Rudrabhishek is necessary in SawanImage Credit source: PTI
Why Rudrabhishek in Sawan: The holy month of Saavan is starting from tomorrow i.e. 30th July. This month will last till the full moon of Sawan month on 28th August. The month of Saavan is for worshiping Lord Shiva. In this month Mahadev is worshiped in various ways. Jalabhishek of Shivling is done in home and temple. Shiva Purana is recited. Mantras of Lord Shiva are chanted. Rudrabhishek is performed.
Rudrabhishek is considered to have special significance in Sawan. This is very fruitful. Rudrabhishek is not only special because of offering water on Shivalinga, but in this, Lord Shiva is anointed with the Vedic mantras of ‘Rudra’. This is called Rudrabhishek. There is special benefit in doing Rudrabhishek in Sawan. There is a relation between Sawan and Rudrabhishek, so let us know why Rudrabhishek is done only in Sawan?
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Why is Rudrabhishek important in Sawan?
Worshiping Lord Shiva in Sawan is considered extremely fruitful. After Lord Vishnu goes to sleep, Rudra incarnation of Bholenath takes over all the responsibilities in Saavan. It is believed that by performing Rudrabhishek during Sawan, Lord Shiva becomes happy quickly and fulfills all the wishes of life. During Rudrabhishek, Lord Rudra is anointed with Vedic mantras, especially Sri Rudram. For this reason it is considered special.
By performing Rudrabhishek in Sawan, one gets the special blessings of Lord Shiva. During this period, recitation of Vedic mantras and rituals of worship bring peace to the mind and concentration in meditation. By the grace of Lord Shiva, happiness and prosperity remain in life. Rudrabhishek is also considered as dedication towards Bholenath and spiritual purification.
Importance of Rudrabhishek
It is told in Shiv Purana and Skanda Purana that the month of Saavan is very special for the worship of Lord Shiva. Worshiping Lord Shiva at this time proves to be very beneficial. This is the reason why the importance and benefits of Rudrabhishek of Sawan increases. This is the reason why the tradition of performing Rudrabhishek in Sawan has been going on since ancient times.
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