Shashtipurti, for Lord Ganesha, the Navagrahas and the family deity (Shashti Abda Purti, Shastipoorthi)
- 3 to 4 hours
- At home
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About this puja
- The ceremony celebrating a person’s 60th birthday, marking the completion of a full cycle of the Hindu calendar, often with a renewal of the couple’s wedding vows.
- Experienced Pandit(s) for the full ceremony
- Sankalp with the couple’s names and gotra
- Guidance on the auspicious date based on the birth nakshatra
- Vidhi as per the family’s tradition
Also known as: Shashti Abda Purti, Shastipoorthi, Sashtiapthapoorthi, 60th Birthday Puja
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Puja details
- Deity
- Lord Ganesha, the Navagrahas and the family deity
- Category
- Marriage & Sanskars
- Duration
- 3 to 4 hours
- Mode
- At home
- Starting dakshina
- On WhatsApp
- Also known as
- Shashti Abda Purti, Shastipoorthi, Sashtiapthapoorthi
What is Shashtipurti?
Shashtipurti marks the completion of sixty years of life, when the sixty year cycle of the Hindu calendar comes back to the year of one’s birth. It is one of the most important family celebrations in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada homes, and increasingly in North Indian families too.
The ceremony usually includes Ganesh Puja, Kalash Puja, Navagraha prayers and a homam, followed by a renewal of the couple’s marriage, in which the husband ties the mangalsutra again before their children and grandchildren. The children often perform the rituals in honour of their parents.
Our Pandits conduct Shashtipurti at homes, halls and temples in Hyderabad, Bangalore and Varanasi, following your family’s custom and keeping the pace comfortable for the elders.
Significance
Completing sixty years is regarded as a milestone of fulfilment, a time to give thanks for a long life and a family raised together. Prayers are traditionally offered for continued health and peace in the years ahead.
The renewal of vows is a moving moment for the family, honouring the couple’s journey together and receiving the blessings of the next generations.
माङ्गल्यं तन्तुनानेन मम जीवनहेतुना।
कण्ठे बध्नामि सुभगे त्वं जीव शरदां शतम्॥
Who and when to perform
Who performs it
- Anyone completing sixty years, together with their spouse
- Children who wish to celebrate their parents’ 60th birthday with rites
- Telugu, Tamil and Kannada families observing the tradition
- Families who wish to include a homam and vow renewal
When to perform
- In the 61st year, on or around the birth nakshatra in the birth month
- On an auspicious date and time suggested by the Pandit
- Commonly in the morning, followed by a family meal
- Some families perform it at a temple, others at home or a hall
Traditionally associated with
- Traditionally performed to give thanks for sixty years of life
- Is believed to invite blessings for health and peace in the years ahead
- Families perform it to honour the couple’s life together
- Brings children, grandchildren and relatives together
- Keeps a cherished family tradition alive for the next generation
These are traditional beliefs associated with the ritual. Pujas are acts of devotion and are not a substitute for medical, financial or professional advice.
How Shashtipurti is performed
- 1Ganesh Puja and SankalpThe ceremony begins with Lord Ganesha’s worship and a sankalp with the couple’s names, gotra and birth details.
- 2Kalash and Navagraha PujaKalashas are established and prayers are offered to the Navagrahas and the family deity.
- 3HomamA homam is performed with prayers for health and long life, as per the family’s tradition.
- 4Kalasha AbhishekamThe couple are bathed with the energised kalasha water, as per custom.
- 5Renewal of VowsThe husband ties the mangalsutra again and the couple exchange garlands before the family.
- 6Blessings and AartiChildren and grandchildren seek the couple’s blessings, and the Pandit concludes with aarti.
The exact vidhi varies by region and family tradition; your Pandit will follow your customs.
Samagri (puja materials)
- Havan kund, dry wood and ghee
- Havan samagri
- Kalashas, mango leaves and coconuts
- Navagraha grains and cloth
- Roli, haldi, chandan and kumkum
- Akshat (unbroken rice)
- Flowers and garlands
- Mangalsutra and toe rings, as per custom
- New clothes for the couple
- Paan leaves, supari and fruits
- Diya, camphor and incense
- Sweets for prasad
We share a samagri list suited to your vidhi before the day. Samagri is not included in the dakshina; it is at an additional cost, agreed after discussion with Pandit ji.
What is included
Usually included
- Experienced Pandit(s) for the full ceremony
- Sankalp with the couple’s names and gotra
- Guidance on the auspicious date based on the birth nakshatra
- Vidhi as per the family’s tradition
- Samagri list shared in advance (samagri at additional cost, agreed with Pandit ji)
Not included
- Samagri (additional cost, agreed with Pandit ji)
- Venue, decoration and catering
- Jewellery, clothes and gifts
- Travel for Pandits outside the city
At home or online
In person, at your home
A Pandit performs the ritual at your home, office or venue in Varanasi, Prayagraj, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Pune. We help with muhurat and preparation; samagri is extra, at a cost agreed with Pandit ji.
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Shashtipurti across regions
The same ritual goes by different names in different traditions. Whichever name your family uses, we can help.
- ShashtipurtiTelugu
- ShashtiabdapoorthiTamil
- ShashtyabdapurtiKannada
- ShashtipoorthiMalayali
- Shashti PoortiSpelling variant
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When exactly is Shashtipurti performed?
In the 61st year of life, usually on or near the day the birth nakshatra falls in the birth month. Share the birth details and the Pandit will suggest a date.
Can only one spouse have the ceremony?
Shashtipurti is traditionally performed for the husband’s 60th year together with his wife, but families adapt it. The Pandit can guide you based on your situation.
How many Pandits are needed?
It depends on the scale of the homam and rituals you choose. We suggest the right number once we understand your plan.
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