Ati Rudra Pooja is one of the most powerful and sacred rituals dedicated to Lord Shiva, representing the ultimate form of Rudra worship. It is a grand Vedic ceremony that involves the continuous chanting of the Sri Rudram hymn from the Yajurveda 11 times by 121 pandits, along with elaborate Rudra Abhishekh and Havan (fire offerings).
This pooja is performed to invoke Lord Shiva’s divine energy for universal peace, prosperity, and spiritual awakening. It removes all forms of negativity and purifies the mind, body, and soul of devotees. Performing Ati Rudra Pooja is said to bestow immense blessings and is considered equivalent to performing multiple Maha Rudra Poojas.
Significance of Ati Rudra Pooja:
- Represents the highest and most complete form of Lord Shiva worship.
- Brings peace, prosperity, and balance to the world and individual life.
- Performed for spiritual upliftment and divine protection.
Benefits of Ati Rudra Pooja:
- Removes sins, obstacles, and karmic burdens.
- Grants long life, health, wealth, and happiness.
- Helps attain inner peace, wisdom, and moksha (liberation).
- Brings divine blessings to family and generations.
- Neutralizes malefic effects of planetary doshas and negative energies.
When to Perform:
Ati Rudra Pooja is ideally performed during Shravan month, Maha Shivratri, Pradosh Vrat, or on any auspicious muhurat chosen by knowledgeable pandits. It is conducted in temples or sacred locations under the guidance of experienced Vedic scholars.Vivah Karya Pooja is performed on an auspicious muhurat determined by the pandit according to the couple’s janma kundali (birth charts). It is done before and during the wedding ceremony to ensure divine blessings for a smooth and sacred union.
