Book a pandit for Rudrabhishek at Home Rudrabhishek Puja Rudra is another name of Lord Shiva. Just like Mahadev, Shankar, Bhole Nath Shivay and so on, Rudra is extremely famous as the name of Lord Shiva. Why is Lord Shiva called Rudra? The term 'Rudra' is used amply in the Vedas. Rudra means tempest or a violent storm. Rudra focuses on the destructive nature of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva is both gentle and aggressive. He is both forgiving and merciless. He is everything. He is the beginning and he himself is the end. This is how his devotees perceive him. Some philosophical and spiritual experts believe that Lord Shiva is called Rudra because of the Rudra Tandav dance. It is believed that a robust, fearless and enrage Shiva performs the Rudra Tandav dance in cremation grounds. He is unstoppable and furious. Another story says that the name Rudra is associated with 11 Rudras which were created by Lord Shiva. Once, Lord Brahma requested lord Shiva to create some interesting beings. He complained of monotony which he got from creating ordinary beings. He wanted to have extraordinary beings. Lord Shiva ha has always been benevolent. He kept the request of Lord Brahma and created 11 immortal beings namely: Kapaali, Pingala, Bhima, Virupaksha, Vilohitaa, Ajesha, Shavasana, Shasta, Shambu, Chanda and, Dhruva. As Lord Shiva created the 11 Rudras, he was addressed by the name Rudra.  Abhishek According to holy books, if Jal abhishek is done the Lord Shiva rewards with good vridhti and fulfills one's desires. Vrishti means more water. Dudh Abhishek If a devotee pours milk on the shivling and worships him then, it is believed that he gets longevity as a reward. Shahad Abhishek Shahad means honey in Hindi. If a devotee worships the Shivling with honey then he can live his life freely and happily. He is freed from all of life's troubles and misfortunes. Panchamrit Abhishek Panchamrit is blended with 5 different elements namely milk, curd, sugar candy, honey, and ghee. These 5 elements together form the panchamrit. They are poured on the Shivling and Lord Shiva is worshipped. It is believed that the devotee is blessed with wealth and prosperity. Ghee Abhishek This prevents any form of illness or physical problems from falling on the devotee. Dahi Abhishek This helps a childless couple to have a child. What are materials needed for Rudrabhishek puja? Flowers, ghee, curd, honey, fresh milk, panchamrit, rose water, sugar candy, coconut water, Ganga Jal, camphor, holy ash and so on.