Significance of Maha Rudra | Rudrabhishekam

Sage Satapatha in his treatise ‘Maharnava Karma Vipaka’ listed four types of abhisheka procedures in line with Vedic and scriptural lore. Abhisheka is the most favourite form of worship for lord Shiva. These are listed as Rudram, Ekadasa Rudram, Maha Rudram and Athi Rudram – each being more powerful than the preceding one. Maha Rudra Abhishekam is the most popular among devotees.

During Maha Rudra, Namaka recited once along with recital of Chamaka one time constitutes one Rudram.

11 recitations of Namakam + 1 Anuvaka of Chamakam is called Ekadasa Rudram i.e. after chanting the Namakam, the first anuvaka of Chamakam is chanted afterwards, then another round of Namakam is chanted followed by the second Anuvaka of Chamakam, and so on until the 11th chanting of Namakam is followed by the 11th Anuvaka of Chamakam.

· 11 rounds of Ekadasa Rudram chanting is one Laghu Rudram

· 11 rounds of Laghu Rudram chanting is one Maha Rudram (1,331 times of chanting)

Every step of the Maha Rudra Maha Homam involves Rudrabisheka for Shiva lingam that immensely pleases the lord.

Benefits of performing Maha Rudrabhishekam Puja

• To obtain blessings and divine grace of Lord Shiva
• Performing Maha Rudrabhisheka alleviates all difficulties and the malefic effects of various planets
• Performing Maha Rudra helps in achieving greater health, wealth, longevity, progeny, intelligence and prosperity
• Achieve success in career, job, business and relationships
• Get relief from life threatening diseases, ailments and negative energies
• To achieve spiritual up-liftment and fulfillment of all your desires
• Helps in removal of mortal fear and enables victory over enemies