Description
Rudra, meaning ‘Shiva’ as the remover of all sins, holds profound significance in Hinduism. The Rudra Abhishek is one of the purest and most sacred rituals to honor Lord Shiva. Performed by offering a steady stream of water or Panchamrit (a mixture of milk, curd, ghee, sugar, and honey) over the Shivlinga, this ritual invokes blessings, removes sins, and fulfills wishes. Recited by experienced priests, the Rudra Path mantras enhance the ritual’s power, making Rudra Abhishek particularly dear to Lord Shiva. Conducting it at Omkareshwar’s Jyotirlinga, a site revered for its divine energy, amplifies the spiritual benefits, offering devotees purification, fulfillment, and peace.
Types of Rudra Abhishek :
Jal Abhishek –
In Jal Abhishek, Lord Omkareshwar is anointed with chanting of mantras., this is subtle kind of Rudra Abhishek. Samanya Abhishek at Omkareshwar Temple region is performed by Maa Narmada’s holy water.
Time : 15-20 Minuts Priest : 1
Panchamrat Rudra Abhishek –
Panchamrit Rudrabhishek puja is paramount. Lord Shiva, in the Panchamrit Rudrabhishek puja, is worshipped by giving him a sacred bath along with Panchamra; and the Path of 5th and 8th adyas of Rudra is recited. The name of the fifth chapter is Namak as it has namah many a times in it. Similarly, the eighth chapter is Chamak as the word chhame is there several times. And that is why Panchamrit Rudra Abhishek is also called as Namak Chamak Abhishek. Panchamrat holds a special dignity in Ethology(शास्त्र) and is believed to be nectar. All the five elements of panchamrat have their own qualities as well as spiritual aspects. This 5 elements have been given very significant place in worshipping.
panchamrat elements are : Milh, Dahi, Ghi, Sugar, mishri.
Lord Shiva is pleased to be anointed with Panchamrit. With the Panchamrit anointing with the waters of the pilgrimage area, one attains moksya.
Priest : 1 . Duration :45 Minuts
Laghu Rudra Abhishek –
The Laghu Rudra Pooja is considered to be the highest honour given to Lord Shiva after Maha Rudra Pooja. Rudra means Shiva, the destroyer of all sins. In laghu rudra abhishek , In this, Lord Shiva is anointed with Panchamrit and the entire 8 chapters of Rudra are recited.By doing this ancestors gets peace and every desire gets fulfilled. The importance of this Abhishek can be understood from the fact that this is perform for procreation too.
Duration :2-3 Hours. Priest: 11+1 आचार्य
About Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga
Omkareshwar Temple is a Jyotirlinga temple situated on the holy island built by Shiva’s daughter Narmada and Parvati, it is a Swayambhu Linga.. Of the 12 Jyotirlingas, Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga is the most revered.