gangajal for abhishek

Gangajal Abhishek or Rudrabhishek with Ganga Jal is a form of worshiping Lord Shiva in his Rudra avatar, in which a Shivalinga is bathed with Ganga Jal in a thin stream from a Brass vessel called ‘Shringi’, which is constantly poured over the deity, along with chanting of Vedic mantra called the Rudra Sukta also referred to as Rudri Paath.

Ganga Jal Abhishek is performed to invoke the blessings of Lord Rudra, the most ferocious form of Lord Shiv. Performing this puja is ideal to eradicate and overcome any obstacles you might come across in your life. Lord Ram did Rudrabhishek in Rameshwaram to invoke Lord Shiva’s blessings before going to war with Ravan.

Ganga Jal Abhishek puja is performed by invoking Lord Rudra followed by the chanting of Rudra Sukta Mantra and then performing Rudrabhishek.