Lord Shiva Pujas

Laghu Rudra Puja and Yagna is a powerful and elaborate Puja ritual dedicated to Lord Rudra. During Laghu Rudra Puja all eleven forms of Lord Rudra are invoked and worshipped. During the Laghu Rudra Puja eleven recitations of the Ekadasa Rudram are completed. One recitation of Ekadasa Rudram consists of eleven recitations of Sri Rudram followed by one recitation of the Chamakam. Sri Rudram is a devotional hymn also known as the Rudra Prashna or Namakam-Chamakam, found in the Taittiriya Samhita of the Krishna Yajurveda. It consists of two parts namely Namakam which are a set of prayers praising Lord Rudra and seeking his blessings for removing obstacles and granting well-being and Chamakam which is a prayer listing material and spiritual desires to be fulfilled by the grace of Lord Rudra.   

Laghu Rudra Puja is regarded as a highly meritorious and beneficial Puja ritual. It destroys all negativity, miseries, misfortunes and Planetary malefic Doshas and effects. Laghu Rudra Puja bestows good health, prosperity, all-round success and protection on devotees. Devotees who conduct the Laghu Rudra Puja are blessed with peace of mind and spiritual growth.   The word ‘Laghu’ means small which refers to lesser number of Sri Rudram recitations when compared to Maha Rudram Puja and Ati Rudra Puja.  Laghu Rudra Puja is highly recommended to individuals who are seeking relief from health issues or who are seeking harmony at home. Both Rudrabhishek and Yagna is done during the Laghu Rudra Puja. According to ancient Vedic texts the Laghu Rudra Puja has transformative powers that dissolve obstacles and hurdles, alleviate sufferings, fulfils desires and wishes and bestows both spiritual and material benefits.