Maha Shivaratri 2026: Rudra Abhishek Vidhi, Mantras, and Benefits Revealed

• Maha Shivaratri 2026 will be celebrated on February 15, marking the Great Night of Lord Shiva and his marriage to Goddess Parvati.
• Rudra Abhishek is a powerful Vedic ritual dedicated to Lord Shiva's Rudra form, performed with specific items like milk, ghee, Gangajal, and bel patte.
• The ritual involves purification, Sankalp, Ganesh Puja, Kalash Sthapana, Shivling Sthapana, and Ekadasha Dravya Abhishekam using 11 sacred offerings.
• Key mantras for Maha Shivaratri include "Om Namah Shivaya" and the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra, chanted during the Abhishek and Japa.
• Benefits of Rudra Abhishek include Moksha, destruction of sins, relief from negative influences, wealth, harmonious relationships, health, and spiritual awakening.