Rudrabhishek Ritual:


Rudra is a very angry and aggressive avatar of Lord Mahadev. Different avatars of Mahadev are worshiped by different ways. Rudrabhishek Puja is one of them. Rudrabhishek is a special Pooja performed to please Lord Mahadev. Performing Rudrabhishek to the places of self-manifested Shivalinga is very beneficial. The Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga is one of the 12 self-manifested Jyotirlinga in India.
People believe that Mahadev himself originated at the places of 12 Jyotirlinga. There is a story behind the origination of the Godavari river that flows near Trimbakeshwar and the Jyotirlinga. You can see the story about the creation of Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga on the officia website.

Rudra avtar of Mahadev is the original form of the universe before its creation. At the time of creation of this world only Rudra existed in this universe and even after the destruction of this universe only Rudra will exist. And Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh originate from Rudra.

“कार्यं विष्णुः क्रिया ब्रह्मा कारणं तु महेश्वरः ।
प्रयोजनार्थं रुद्रेण मूर्तिरेका त्रिधा कृता ||”

In the Shiv Mahapuran it is described that Rudrabhishek is very loved to Lord Mahadev. Rudrabhishek ritual is performed with various types of liquid substance. And each substance has its own characteristics behind Rudrabhishek.

1) Rudrabhishek with water helpful to cause rain.
2) Rudrabhishek should be performed with Kushjala to remove disease.
3) Rudrabhishek done with curd is beneficial for getting car and house.
4) Rudrabhishek done with sugarcane juice is beneficial for money.
5) Rudrabhishek of water mixed with honey is good for getting wealth.
6) Rudrabhishek of aromatic water is useful to remove diseases.
7) Rudrabhishek of cow's milk is helpful to get a son.
8) Rudrabhishek should be done with river Ganga water to destroy fever.
9) If Rudrabhishek with sugar in milk helpful to obtain Sadbuddhi.
10) Rudrabhishek should be done with cow’s milk ghee increase of offspring.
11) Rudrabhishek with mustard oil destroys diseases and enemies.

Precautions to be taken during Rudrabhishek:

1) The rice (akshata) used in Rudrabhishek Puja should be intact.
2) Milk should be kept in a brass vessel.
3) Do not use torn bel patra.
4) Don't use ketki flowers in flowers.
5) Don't use Tulsi leaves in Pooja.

Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga has the power of three deities. The Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga in Nashik is the only Jyotirlinga which represent the Trinity Lord Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh. Throughout the year thousands of people come Trimbakeshwar to perform Rudrabhishek. Due to the holy waters of Godavari river, the land of Trimbak is considered very sacred for all Pooja in Hinduism.

Benefits of Rudrabhishek in Trimbakeshwar:

Along with Rudrabhishek Puja many other Pooja are performed here 1) Kaal Sarp Dosh 2) Narayana Nagbali Puja 3) Tripindi Shraddha Puja 4) Kumbh Vivah 5) Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Jap Puja. Etc
Another importance of Trimbakeshwar is the Tamrapatradhari Pandit. All Pooja here done only by Tamrapatradhari Pandit. He has Tamrapatra given by Nanasaheb Peshwa. Tamrapatra is a proof of authenticity, knowledgeable and experienced Pandit.

If you want to do Rudrabhishek in Trimbakeshwar you can book your Pooja and Pandit from the web portal.
For Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Rudrabhishek Pooja prebooking is required. Because this Pooja is performed at the original Jyotirlinga place under the guidance of Tamrapatradhari Pandit. Present in Trimbak one day before Pooja. Tamrapatradhari Pandit will guide you regarding what clothes to wear, Pooja material, Pooja muhurat and accommodation.