Ati Rudra Maha Yagna

About Ati Rudram | Significance of Ati Rudra Maha Yajna

Ati Rudram is considered the most potent and highest form of worship dedicated to Lord Shiva. Ati means ultimate and Rudra is a name of Lord Shiva. The Ati Rudram is such a powerful Vedic ritual that as per scriptures conducting the Ati Rudram is the best karma a human being can do in his lifetime to attain spiritual liberation and achieve union with Lord Shiva. It not only ensures individual peace and prosperity but also assists in protection of Dharma, revival of Vedas and welfare of all mankind. Lord Shiva, is the Para Brahmana, the Supreme Consciousness, the Divine Cosmic energy that pervades all that exists. As Rudra, He is the One who is fierce and untamed and through this Yajna, He is pacified to reveal His benevolent form Shiva who is the supreme Brahman.  

Sri Rudram, also known as Rudraprasna is a hymn from the Yajur Veda. It consists of two parts the Namakam (Chapter 16) and Chamakam (Chapter 18). The hymns invoke Lord Rudra, glorify Him and request the Lord for His blessings of wish fulfillment both material and spiritual. They comprise of 14,641 repetitions of the Sri Rudram and Chamakam.  

11 recitations of Namakam followed by one recitation of Chamakam are called Ekadasa Rudram 
11 recitations of Ekadasa Rudram chanting constitute a Laghu Rudram 
11 recitations of Laghu Rudram chanting constitute a Maha Rudram, and 
11 recitations of Maha Rudram chanting constitute an 'Ati Rudram' 

During the Ati Rudram, there is regular and continuous recitation of all the four-Vedas (Rigved, Saamved, Yajur Veda and Atharva Veda), Ramayan of Tulsidas, Shrimad Bhagwat (Original in Sanskrit) and Shivpuran. Ati Rudram will be conducted for 11 continuous days and will be accompanied with Abhishekam, meaning continuous pouring of milk on the Narmadeshwar Shivlings, which will be sanctified by Vedic rituals by Jala-shayan, Anna-shayan, Pushpa-shayan etc. before starting the Ati Rudra ritual. At the end of each day, Homa will be performed. The Ati Rudram will be conducted by 66 most scholarly Vedic pundits, who follow the Shukla Yajurved system.

How Ati Rudram recitations are done:

1. 11 priests chant Ekadasa Rudram simultaneously that result in completing a Laghu Rudram.  
2. 121 Ritviks (Vedic priests who conduct Vedic rituals and Yagnas) chant Ekadasa Rudram simultaneously that results in completing a Maha Rudram.  
3. Typically, in the Ati Rudram, a Maha Rudram is completed in 1 day resulting in the chanting of the Rudram 1331 (121x11) times.  
4. A Maha Rudram repeated for 11 days would complete an Ati Rudram during which the Sri Rudram would have been chanted a total of 14641 (121x121) times.  

No. of priests for Ati Rudram: 66 
Duration of Ati Rudra Maha Yagna: 11 days 

Puja would be Live Streamed 

The objective of conducting the Ati Rudram washes away one's sins and afflictions, uplifts the consciousness and brings peace, prosperity, harmony and happiness. As per Vedic scriptures, by the power of Ati Rudram the sick become well, the unmarried find ideal mates, burden of debts are lifted forever, wealth & power is showered and accidents, untimely death are evaded.  

Keivalyo Upanishad says: "Namakam Chamakam Hotran, Purush-suktam Japet Sada, Pravishet Sa Mahadeva Graham Grahapatiryatha" 

Translation: By Namak Chamak Mantras (used in Atirudra) the person enters the abode of Lord Shiva without any fear and with certainty.

Ati Rudra Yagna Benefits:

• Helps in receiving divine grace and blessings of Lord Shiva
• It helps in achieving all desires material as well as spiritual of the Yajman
• Ati Rudra enhances the beneficial effects and pacifies the malefic effects of all 9 planets
• It balances all the chakras of the human body
• Ati Rudram is the harbinger of peace, good health, wealth, and spiritual augmentation
• Ati Rudra Maha Yagna usher’s success in career, job, business, and relationships
• It offers relief and protection against various diseases, ailments, court cases & accidents
• Ati Rudram is powerful enough to dissolve all sins and negative Karmas
• Evolves Mass consciousness and establishes Dharma
• For spiritual liberation and moksha
• It blesses the devotee with Victory & Success in all endeavors of life

Athi Rudra Maha Yagnam Procedure | Ati Rudra Maha Yagna Vidhi

• 11 Shivlings for Abhishekam for each set of 6 brahmins would be set up along with the main Homa Kunda for the Ati Rudra Yagna
• There will be 66 Priests who are fluent in chanting Sri Rudram.
• Each day of the Atirudra, Brahman Varan and donation to priests will be made
• Daily puja of Pradhan Mandal, Maha Kali- Maha Saraswati-Maha Lakshmi Mandal, Shetraphal, Das Dikpal (ten directions), Vastu Mandal, Vishnu Puja, Navgraha Mandal puja will be done.
• Rudra Abhishekam of Shiva Lingam will be performed continually with milk, curd, honey, herbs, ghee, juices and exotic fragrances each day.
• Daily Abhishekam will be followed by Homa (sacred fire ceremony) by 11 Brahmins, on each day of Ati Rudram.
• Daily the event will start at 9 AM and conclude around 6 PM.
• Every day of Ati Rudram, there will be music offering with Bhajans and Satsang.
• Aarti, Pushpanjali and Brahmin Bhoj will be performed daily during Ati Rudram.
• Daan and Dakshina would be done

Shiva Mantra: Om Namah Shivaya 

Mahamrityunjaya Mantra: Om Hoom Joom Saha, Om Bhu Bhuva Swaha, Om Triambakam Yajamahe, Sungandhim Pushti Vardanam, UrvaruKamiva Bandhanat, Mrityor Muksheeya Mamritat, Om Swaha Bhuva, Bhu Om Saha, Joom Hoom Om

Special Puja Samagri (Ingredients) Used in Ati Rudra Yagya/ Ati Rudra

Some common Puja Samagri are used in all pujas like Haldi, Kum Kum, Cotton Wicks, Molly Thread, Abeer, Sindhoor, Akshat Rice, Janeau (Holy Thread), Gangajal (Ganga Water), Kapur (Camphor), Yellow Mustard, Incense Agarbatti, Attar (Fragrances), Dhoop incense, Supari (Betel Nut), Laung Clove, Elaichi (Cardamom), Kamal Gatta (Lotus Seed), Guggal, Altar Cloth, Asan (Pedestal), Kusha Patri (Kusha Ring), Honey, Sugar, Havan Sticks (Mango Stick and Navgraha Sticks Ark for Sun, Palash for Moon, Khadir for Mars, Peepal for Jupiter, Apamarga for Mercury, Audambar for Venus, Shami for Saturn, Durva for Rahu, Kusha for Ketu), Havan Powders & Herbs, Milk, Dahi, Ghee, Panchamrit, Flowers, Fruits, Sweets, Durva, Tulsi, Mango Leaf.  
The above list can vary from one Deity to the Other.  
The below Puja Samagri List comprises of items which are of special importance for Ati Rudra Maha Yagna or Ati Rudra 

Shiva Yantra  
Bhaang 
Bhasma 
Shami patra 
Dhatura Fruit 
Dhatura Flowers 
Bel patra/Bael Leaves 
Bel Phal 
Fruit Juices (Sugarcane, Pomegranate, Orange etc)  
Honey 
Aark Flowers 
Milk 
Panchamrit

Charity, Donation & Dakshina Performed After Ati Rudra Maha Yagna

After completion of all puja rituals certain items are donated by Rudra Centre Puja Services on behalf of the Yajman/Participant of the Puja as per Hindu Shastras. Dakshina is given to the pandits after chanting the Mantras, some items are donated to poor people, some are donated to temples, some items are offered to animals like cows, dogs, cats, birds which helps in wish fulfilment of the Yajman/Participant as per the sankalpa  

Dakshina (Money) to Brahmins  
Food Grains (Wheat, Rice & Pulses)  
Fruits  
Food to Animals (Dogs & Cats)  
Fodder to Cow  
Brahmin Bhoj (Feeding Needy Brahmins)  
Donation of Sea & Shell Items (Cowry/Kaudi, Gomati and Shankh)

Puja Prasad Sent After Ati Rudra Maha Yagna

Puja Basket/Tokri consisting of energized Items will be shipped to the Yajman/Participant on their given address. These Items have been used & energized in the puja and hold on to the energy of mantra chanting & rituals.  
This Puja Tokri will consist of:  

Shiva Yantra: Yantras are geometric representation of deities. This yantra can be kept in your purse/wallet/laptop bag/drawer/cash box/puja altar. The best direction for the yantra will be North East Facing South West 
7 Mukhi Rudraksha: 7 mukhi blesses the yajman with wealth & peace. This can be worn on the right hand as a bracelet for best results. You can get in touch with RRCT therapist for guidance  
Silver Tabeez: This amulet consists of Lord Shiva Mantra written on Bhojpatra which was energized in the puja. It can be worn in the neck  
Molly Thread: This Holy thread can be tied on the right hand  
Dry Fruits Prasad: These were offered to Lord Rudra during the puja and can be consumed by the Yajman/Participant  
Rudraksha Mala: This Rudraksh Mala can be used for Japa or rosary  
Puja Coins: Coin of Ganesh, Laxmi & Saraswati will be sent which can be kept in your purse/wallet/laptop bag/drawer/cash box/puja alter and blesses the yajman/participant with prosperity & luck  
Tilaks: Kumkum Sandalwood Paste/Powders are sent which can be applied on the Yantra, Deity Idols or Forehead while doing puja  
Vibhuti (Bhasma)/Holy Ash: The Bhasma of the Maha Rudra puja will be sent which can be applied on your forehead, throat, chest, biceps  
Holy Betel Nut: Betel Nut decorated in holy thread will be sent for good luck  
Prosperity Bowl: A Prosperity Bowl consisting of Gomati Chakra, Cowry, Sriphal, Lotus Seeds and Shell to be kept in cash box or wallet or money lockers for financial prosperity

Ati Rudra Maha Yagna Instructions | What to do when Ati Rudra is being performed?

The below mentioned instructions are just suggestions to attune to the puja, however due to hectic/busy lifestyle one may not be able to follow all the suggestions mentioned below and it is completely okay you will still receive the benefits of the puja 

Have a Bath & Wear Clean Clothes Before the Puja 
Avoid Eating Spicy Foods, Onion, Garlic, Non-Vegetarian on the day(s) of the puja.  
Be in Meditative Mode. Try to minimize distractions 
You can chant the Shiva mantra and the Mahamrityunjaya mantra mentioned above while the puja is going on (If you are facing difficulty in pronouncing/chanting the mantra you can connect with our Puja Service Coordinator who will send you the audio file of Shiva mantra and the Mahamrityunjaya mantra ( Contact us at pujaservices@rudracentre.com OR +919326881243)  

As mentioned above it is possible that due to your hectic/busy lifestyle you may not be able to follow these instructions, which is okay, you will still receive the complete benefits of the puja.  

Once Ati Rudra Maha Yagna is booked our team will calculate the most auspicious timing as per the panchang (Hindu Calendar) and email you the schedule (Date & Time) of the puja along the number of the puja coordinator.

Pujas By Rudra Centre Puja Services (How to ensure the Athi Rudra Maha Yagna is done as per the Vidhi?)

Rudra Centre Puja Services is the oldest & most trusted Online Puja Services provider in the world. Over 20 years we have organized Yagnas, Pujas, Homas & Kathas like Ati Rudra Mahayajna, Sahasra Chandi Homa, Akhand Ramayan Paath, Shiva Maha Puran Katha, 4 Prahar Mahashivratri Mahapuja with teams of 100’s of experienced curated priests for the benefit of Mankind and our global clientele.  
Our Karma Kandi Pandits are highly learned in Vedic Shastra, Puranas, Upanishads, Tantras and are well versed with all rituals associated with Ati Rudra Maha Yagna and other pujas and Maha pujas of other deities. The Pandits have been initiated and have received Diksha for these Mantras that is chanted the Mantras more than 125,000 times (can vary for different Mantras) under the guidance of a Guru. The Asharam where our pandits have been trained in, perform 24 hours Rudri Paath since last 30 years (since its inception) and all of them know the Rudram Namakam Chamakam Paath by heart.  

All of them are guided & curated by Sakhashree Neeta. The Pandits will take Solemn Oath with Betel Nut and Leaf (as per Vedic Shastra) before beginning the puja to complete all the rituals mentioned in the puja as per Vedic Vidhi.  

Multiple Videos and Photos of the Rituals will be shared with you on Email and WhatsApp 
You can connect with the priest on video call using Skype/Zoom/WhatsApp and Watch all the puja rituals LIVE  
Rudra Centre priests will perform Ati Rudra Maha Yajna as per Vedic rituals based on birth details. Please mention your birth details (name, date, place, time), & Sankalp (your wish) at checkout or contact us at pujaservices@rudracentre.com OR +919326881243.This is an individual Puja (you may do puja on individual name or include your near and dear ones in the puja)

What will be required from my side to perform the Ati Rudra Yagna Online?

We will require your birth details (date, place and time of birth)  
Gotra or Clan Name or Family Name (if you don’t know these details you can provide us with the name of your Father & Mother)  
Sankalp or Wish/Intention of the puja which will be translated into Sanskrit and recited by the Head Priest  
Your Photograph  
Note all the above details are optional and we can perform the puja on your behalf even if you do not have all the details mentioned above. We can perform the puja just with your Name also.

Ati Rudra Maha Yagna Cost | Difference between Rudram, Laghu Rudram, Maha Rudram & Ati Rudram

Ati Rudra Maha Yagna cost is calculated as per the Dakshina of the priests, the Puja samagri used in the abhishek & havan. One can choose to perform different variation of this puja in which the number of Namakam and Chamakam vary which in changes the cost of rudram puja.  

When you perform one recitation of Namakam followed by one recitation of Chamakam it is known as Sri Rudram 
When you perform 11 recitation of Namakam followed by 1 recitation of Chamakam it is known as Ekadasha Rudram 
When you perform 11 recitations of complete Ekadasha Rudram it is called Laghu Rudram 
When you perform 11 recitation of complete Laghu Rudram it is called Maha Rudram 
When you perform 11 recitation of complete Maha Rudram it is called Ati Rudra 

Ati Rudra Yajna is the most powerful version of the Rudram Puja one can even customize and perform Rudram Namakam Chamakam more than 14641 times that is a bigger ritual than Ati Rudra Puja for which one can get in touch with our puja services team  

You can connect with our Puja Services Coordinator (contact us at pujaservices@rudracentre.com OR +919326881243) for Guidance or Book Puja Services Consultation With Expert who will dive deep into your horoscope/birth chart and the issues being faced by you and suggest appropriate puja along with the number of chants.  
Note that you can perform any puja regardless of your horoscope or birth chart and puja performed by us only yield positive results and there will NO side/negative effects of this puja.

Will Performing Ati Rudra Maha Yagna Work?

Yes, performing Ati Rudra Maha Yagna with Rudra Centre Puja Services will work for you even if you are not physically present during the puja and are performing this puja long distance. The Mantra Chanting and the Vibration created will reverberate within the entire cosmos and since the Puja is performed on your behalf using your details you will receive the complete benefits of the puja. You will also receive the energized items from the puja which will hold on to the energies of the rituals. You can check our reviews and testimonials of our Global clients who have performed pujas with us and receive blessings or experienced their wishes being fulfilled.