Panchaamrit Abhishek, or Rudrabhishek with “Panchaamrit” (a combination of five divine substances – Milk, Honey, Ghee, Jaggery, and Ganga Jal), is a revered form of worship dedicated to Lord Shiva in his Rudra avatar. During this sacred ritual, a Shivalinga is bathed with Panchaamrit, which is constantly poured over the deity, accompanied by the chanting of the Vedic mantra Rudra Sukta, also known as Rudri Paath. Performing Panchaamrit Abhishek is believed to invoke the blessings of Lord Rudra, facilitating the eradication of obstacles in life and the attainment of wealth, peace, and prosperity. Lord Ram is said to have performed Rudrabhishek at Rameshwaram to invoke Lord Shiva’s blessings before going to war with Ravan.
Panchaamrit Abhishek is performed by invoking Lord Rudra followed by the chanting of Rudra Sukta Mantra and simultaneously performing Rudrabhishek.
The benefits of Rudrabhishek, including Panchaamrit Abhishek, are manifold:
- Mitigation of Malefic Effects: Rudrabhishek minimizes the malefic effects of Nakshatras, transforming them into beneficial influences.
- Prevention of Untimely Incidents: This puja is believed to prevent untimely incidents and accidents, ensuring sound physical and mental health for the devotee.
- Elimination of Karmic Doshas: Rudrabhishek eliminates karmic doshas and protects the devotee from the effects of the evil eye and negative energies.
- Family Harmony, Peace, and Prosperity: By invoking Lord Shiva’s blessings, Rudrabhishek bestows peace, harmony, prosperity, and success upon the devotee’s family.
Rudri Paath is a set of 8 chapters of Vedic shloka/mantras, collectively known as Rudrashtdhyayi, and is recited during the Abhishek. The ritual is conducted with varying numbers of Avritis, symbolizing deepening devotion and intensity of worship, as outlined in the traditional practices
Regarding the ritual of Rudri Paath:
- Â A single recitation of the entire set of 8 chapters, known as Rudrashtdhyayi, is counted as One Avriti.
- – One or five Avritis are performed for a basic Abhishek, typically conducted by 1 or 5 Shastris simultaneously.
- – For Rudra Abhishek, 11 Avritis are performed, one for each of the 11 Rudras, often conducted by 11 Shastris simultaneously.
- – Laghu Rudra involves 11 sets of 11 Avritis, typically conducted over 6 to 11 days by 11 Shastris or Purohits.
- – Maha Rudra comprises 11 sets of 11 sets of 11 Avritis, equivalent to 11 Laghu Rudra, and is performed for profound blessings and auspiciousness.
Puja Prasadam including Vibhuti, Sindur, Mauli would be dispatched to the devotee upon completion of Anushthan.
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