According to the ancient Hindu tradition and belief, of the Hindu Trinities – Brahma, Vishnu and Maheswara, Lord Shiva is the most powerful deity and is considered as the god of gods. Lord Shiva is the easiest to access among the gods & the easiest to forgive too. In eternal union with Shakti, he is regarded as the creator. While in some manifestations, like the one as Mahakala, he is the god of death and also the destroyer. The entire Hindu Vedic tantra seems to have originated from Lord Shiva. To attain various siddhis and objectives, he gave 64 yantras and their mantras to the world. As Nataraja, he is the presiding deity of dance and music. He is also the male force in the Kundalini. Hanumana and Bhairava are two of his famous avataras. His consort and goddess Parvati is the feminine mother force of the universe. His son Ganesha, also a deity, is the remover of all obstacles and the ruler of all Vidyas. The two most holy rivers of India – Ganga and Narmada are associated with him.
Rudra Abhishek is a Hindu ritual performed to please a Lord Shiva. This vedic ritual involves pouring pure water or ghee, milk, sugar, curds or honey on a Shiv Ling with simultaneous incantations of vedic mantras and performing a Pooja. This ritual has great importance since ancient times and has been practiced for centuries as it has been found to be quite effective to gratify and satisfy the lords and deities.
Rudra Abhishek, the name itself suggests is a ritual performed to please Lord Shiva. Rudra is a one of the benevolent forms of Lord Shiva. Thus through this customary practice, the various attributes and aspects of the Lord are invoked and worshipped. It is quite effective to fulfill your desires, uplifting your deep-rooted consciousness of love, care, and nullifying the negative influences of the mind, body and soul.
Lord Shiva, who is also known as “Tri Netri”, “Neel Kanth” and “Ardhanarinateshwar”, was a supreme being and was hence considered as the Lord of the Lords. He destroys evil and sorrows and protects the good. The Lord is quite compassionate and is thus easily pleased. Upon being appeased, it is believed, he bestows prosperity, love, success and happiness on his devotees.
He is the almighty, who is all knowing, wise and infinite. In various mythological scriptures, he is considered the principal form of Gods. As a destructor, he gives way to a new universe, with new opportunities and a new beginning. His blessings are therefore very vital for all living beings.
Rudra Abhishek Pooja hence is very important when it comes to appeasing Lord Shiva and receive his blessings. It is common among Hindu people from Nepal, India and also other countries in South Asia.
