Varanasi - Laghu Rudrabhishek

About this puja

Laghu Rudrabhishek at Agasteshwar Mahadev Temple, Varanasi: a Panchamrit abhishek of the Shivling with Namak Chamak recited 11 times.

Laghu Rudrabhishek is a worship of Lord Shiva in which the Shivling is bathed with Panchamrit, a mix of milk, curd, honey, ghee and sugar, while mantras are chanted. The offering stands for the devotee's devotion to Shivji. It is held at Agasteshwar Mahadev Temple in Varanasi, a city devotees regard as a good place for it. The sankalp is taken in the devotee's name. The pandit then recites the Namak and Chamak 11 times, and the abhishek is done with Panchamrit. Flowers and a garland are offered to Lord Shiva, followed by prasad, which is shared with the devotees at the end.

Why devotees perform it

Devotees do it to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva It is traditionally performed for peace, harmony and spiritual growth

Samagri

• Bel leaves (बेल पत्र)
• Matchbox (माचिस)
• Camphor (कपूर)
• Lamp (दीप)
• Dhoop (धूप)
• Incense sticks (अगरबत्ती)
• Prasad (प्रसाद)
• Leaf bowl (दोन)
• Glass (ग्लास)
• Leaf plate (पत्तल)
• Sweets (मीठा)
• Fruits (फल)
• Garland (माला)
• Flowers (फूल)
• Honey (शहद)
• Sugar (चीनी)
• Ghee (घी)
• Curd (दही)
• Milk (दूध)
• Barley (जौ)
• Rice (चावल)
• Sandalwood paste
• Roli, sacred red powder (रोली)
• Turmeric (हल्दी)