Eleven recitations of the Sri Rudram (Namakam) followed by one recitation of the Chamakam is called Ekadasa Rudram. Laghu Rudra path constitutes Eleven Ekadasa Rudram recitations.

The ancient Hindu texts are replete with praises for this prayer:

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

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

Rudram Namakam and Chamakam is one of the greatest of all Vedic hymns and is the oldest listing of various names of Lord Shiva. Taken from the mid portion of the Taittiriya Krishna Yajur Veda, it is in two parts, that is Namakam and Chamakam The Rudram Namakam or Namakam, sings the glory of Lord Shiva and invokes His benevolence and constitutes 11 chapters, it is also called Sri Rudram. Rudram is chanted for destroying all sins and for removal of all difficulties and Doshas and for overall benefits. Chamakam are sacred hymns recited for fulfilment of all desires and attainment of liberation. The excellent prayer of Rudram grants knowledge and intelligence to the seeker, good health and longevity to the sick, power and strength to the weak, prosperity and opulence to the poor and removes all miseries and difficulties.

Rudram consists of five major parts:

• Ganpati Atharvashirsha
• Anganyas
• Panchamrut Snanam
• Namakam
• Chamakam

It ends with recitation of Purush Sukta and Durga Sukta. Homa is performed by 11 pundits and each pundit recites Sri Rudram 11 times - i.e. total 121 times Rudra Japa. Abhishekam is done to each of the 11 Rudras with all the 11 dravyas prescribed. Their 11 consorts are also worshiped. After the pooja Homa is performed with the prescribed ingredients and 1/10 the number of japas done in the pooja is repeated. It ends with poorn-aahuti and shaanti paath. It is an excellent Homa for all round shanti and success in all undertakings.

Laghu Rudra Puja Benefits:

The Laghu Rudra Puja benefits are profound and numerous as when Lord Shiva is pleased He benevolently bestows the greatest and best of blessings.

• Laghu Rudra puja is performed for garnering the Divine grace and blessings of Lord Shiva.
• For Removal of malefic effects of all NINE (Navgraha) Planets
• Laghu Rudra brings good health, wealth, longevity, intelligence, progeny and prosperity.
• Laghu Rudra puja blesses with success in career, job, business and relationships.
• Laghu Rudra puja is performed for relief and protection against various diseases, ailments and negative energies.
• Performing Laghu Rudra pooja fulfils desires and helps in spiritual growth by grace of Lord Shiva.
• Fears of all kinds are eliminated and devotee gains victory over enemies by performing Laghu Rudra puja.
• Lord Shiva blesses with peace of mind, purity of soul and dissolves all negative Karmas, when Laghu Rudra pooja is performed.

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

Laghu Rudra Puja Services includes: Kalash Sthapana, Panchang Sthapana(Gauri Ganesh, Punyavachan, Shodash Matrika, Navgraha, Sarvotabhadra), 64 yogini Pujan, Shetrapal Pujan, Swasti Vachan, Sankalpa, Ganesh Pujan and Abhishek, Navgraha Pujan and 108 chants of each planetary mantra, Invocation of major Gods and Goddesses in Kalash, Ganesh Atharvashirsha recitation, 121 recitations of Namakam Chamak (Rudram) with Rudra Abhishek, 1100 chants of Mahamritunjaya mantra, Purush Sukta recitation, Durga Sukta recitation, Homa, Aarti, Pushpanajali and Donation to Brahmins.

No. of Pandit: 11
Duration: 1 day

A short Video of the Sankalpa and mantra chanting would be sent to you along with the photographs of the Laghu Rudra Puja ritual. You may connect with the priest during the puja (video or phone call) on WhatsApp or Skype and watch the rituals live. Puja Tokri having prasad, energized Rudraksha, Silver Tabeez and Shiva Yantra would be sent along. Rudra Centre priests will perform Laghu Rudra Puja as per Vedic rituals based on birth details. Please mention your birth details (name, date, place, time), & Sankalp (your wish) at checkout. This is an individual Puja (you may do puja on individual name or include your near and dear ones in the puja).