What is Shashtipoorthi?
At 60 the same samvatsaram and planetary positions return as at birth. The ceremony includes Ugraratha Shanti, Ayushya and Mrityunjaya homams, Navagraha homam, kalasha abhishekam of the couple and mangalya dharanam again before the family.
The story of Shashtipoorthi
What is Shashtipoorthi (60th Birthday)?
Shashtipoorthi (Shashtiabdapoorthi) celebrates the completion of 60 years — one full cycle of the 60 Telugu/Tamil years — with homams for health and long life and a renewal of the couple’s wedding vows, arranged by the children.
At 60 the same samvatsaram and planetary positions return as at birth. The ceremony includes Ugraratha Shanti, Ayushya and Mrityunjaya homams, Navagraha homam, kalasha abhishekam of the couple and mangalya dharanam again before the family.
Benefits
- Health and long life for the couple
- Peace from the planetary transitions of the age
- A family celebration of gratitude
When to perform
- In the 61st year, on the birth nakshatra in the birth month
- Or on a muhurtham the pandit fixes
How Shashtipoorthi (60th Birthday) is performed
- Ganapati pooja, Punyahavachanam and sankalpam
- Kalasha sthapana (often 64 kalashams)
- Ayushya, Mrityunjaya and Navagraha homams
- Kalasha abhishekam of the couple
- Mangalya dharanam renewal
- Blessings and Brahmana sambhavana
Benefits and best time for Shashtipoorthi
Benefits
- Health and long life for the couple
- Peace from the planetary transitions of the age
- A family celebration of gratitude
When to perform
- In the 61st year, on the birth nakshatra in the birth month
- Or on a muhurtham the pandit fixes
Shashtipoorthi vidhi (step by step)
- 1Ganapati pooja, Punyahavachanam and sankalpam
- 2Kalasha sthapana (often 64 kalashams)
- 3Ayushya, Mrityunjaya and Navagraha homams
- 4Kalasha abhishekam of the couple
- 5Mangalya dharanam renewal
- 6Blessings and Brahmana sambhavana
Shashtipoorthi samagri list
- Homam samagri
- Kalashams (as advised)
- New clothes for the couple and mangalyam
- Garlands, flowers and fruits
- Turmeric, kumkum and akshinthalu
Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking; you can add a Stuti Mandir samagri kit to your order.
Shashtipoorthi across India’s traditions
Telugu tradition
Telugu families celebrate Shashtipoorthi with the couple’s kalyanam repeated before children and grandchildren.
Tamil tradition
Tamil families celebrate Sashtiapthapoorthi with Ugraratha Shanti and 64 kalashams, often at Thirukadaiyur.
Kannada tradition
Karnataka families celebrate Shashtyabdapoorthi with Ugraratha Shanti homams and the couple’s wedding renewed.
Book Shashtipoorthi in your city
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- Anantapur
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- Vizianagaram
- Chittoor
Karnataka
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Kerala
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Rajasthan
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Bihar
Gujarat
West Bengal
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Why book Shashtipoorthi with Stuti Mandir
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How to book Shashtipoorthi
- 1
Choose Shashtipoorthi and a verified pandit — compare their languages, experience and price.
- 2
Pick a date and time slot and add any muhurtham preference.
- 3
Pay securely online (UPI, cards, net banking), or choose pay-after-pooja where it is offered.
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On the day, track your pandit live, confirm their arrival with an OTP, and share the completion code once the pooja is done.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Shashtipoorthi cost?
On Stuti Mandir, Shashtipoorthi starts from ₹21,000 as pandit dakshina for 3 to 4 pandits. The final price depends on your city, the pandit you choose, samagri and express booking, and is shown in full before you pay.
How long does Shashtipoorthi take?
About 4 to 6 hours, performed by 3 to 4 pandits.
When is Shashtipoorthi celebrated?
On the birth nakshatra in the birth month of the 61st year, when 60 years are complete.
How many pandits are needed?
Usually 3 to 4 pandits for the homams and kalasha abhishekam.
Can I book a pandit who speaks my language for Shashtipoorthi?
Yes. Stuti Mandir has Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali and Odia-speaking pandits, depending on the city; each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile.
In which cities can I book Shashtipoorthi?
Shashtipoorthi can be booked in 46 cities including Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Khammam and Visakhapatnam. Choose your city below for local details.