Rudra in Sanskrit evolved from the combination of two words-`Rud` means sin and `Dravanti` means washed away. Thus this Shanti process is performed to wash away our day-to-day sins. We, human being commit many sins everyday knowingly or unknowingly. There are different forms of sin like verbally we abuse someone by being harsh on him/her, we perform sin through our thoughts when we have ill feeling towards somebody and sometimes we are forced to do some physical sin. One can apologize for their sins by performing Rudra Shanti. There are different types of Rudra among which Rudraikadashani(Laghurudra Swahaakaara Yagna)/Maharudra Swaahaakaar Yagna are generally performed to purify one from his/her sins.

MAHASUDARSHANA YAGNA : This is Shanti performed to nullify the negative forces and purifying ones` state of mind and/or place of residence. This comes from common superstitious belief that ghosts harass human being and make their residence ungodly by occupying the place. Thus to purify the place Mahasudarshana Yagna is performed.

MAHA MRUTYUNJAYA SHANTI :This is a Shanti meant to avert death. Death is destiny but still the Hindus believe that miracle can happen when one perform Mahamrutyunjaya Shanti as it prevents untimely death. This is specially performed to avoid unforeseen accidental death in one`s life.

UDAKA SHANTI :Udaka Shanti is purifying a place or residence with holy water to keep all the negative energies far off. In India it is generally performed during any ceremony. Ideally it should be performed once in a year so as to maintain the decorum of the house.

DEVATA PRATISHTHA : This is the process to establish the deity or idol or the `Yantra` of the almighty God so that the idol is purified and acquires the energy and power of blessing. Normally the procedure of pooja or yagna of Devata Pratishtha is performed in temples.

KUMBHAABHISHEKAM : Every Yantra and/ or Deity has some power, whose intensity is reduced over long period of time. To revitalize or reenergize this Deity or Yantra pooja or yagna is performed. This pooja is called Kumbhaabhishekam and should be performed at least once a year to retain the power of Yantram/ Deity.