Garbhalaya Abhishekam and Samuhika Abhishekam are both Abhishekam sevas at Srisailam where devotees can personally pour water and touch the Shiva Lingam, but they differ in price, seva format, and timings.
| Feature | Garbhalaya Abhishekam | Samuhika Abhishekam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹5,000 | ₹1,500 |
| Type | Individual seva inside the main Garbhalaya, near the Jyotirlinga | Group Abhishekam |
| What devotees do | Devotees can sit near the Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga, personally pour water over the Shiva Lingam, and touch it. The Abhishekam experience lasts about 5 to 10 minutes. | Pandit performs Sankalp, recites your Gotra and family names, and chants mantras. After that, all devotees join the Sparsh Darshan queue, enter the Garbhalayam, pour water, and touch the Shiva Lingam. |
| Touching Shiva Lingam | Allowed | Allowed |
| Ticket eligibility | Single person or couple | Single person or couple |
Garbhalaya Abhishekam Timings
During Sravana Masam, 13 August 2026 to 12 September 2026, Garbhalaya Abhishekam is available on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6:15 AM, 9:30 AM, 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
For the rest of the year, it is available Tuesday to Friday at 6:15 AM, 9:30 AM, 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
Samuhika Abhishekam Timings
During Sravana Masam, 13 August 2026 to 12 September 2026, Samuhika Abhishekam is available on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
For the rest of the year, it is available Tuesday to Friday at 6:00 AM, 12:30 PM and 6:00 PM.