Shashti Poorthi | 60^th Birthday Celebrations | Thirukadaiyur

Perform Shashti Poorthi at Thirukadaiyur kshetra of Tamil Nadu with PurePrayer to seek the blessings of all the gods for a successful completion of your 60^th Birthday.

What is Shashti Poorthi or Shashtiabdapoorti?

Shashti Poorthi or Shashtiabdapoorti (In Tamil – Shashtiaptha Poorthi), the 60th birthday, Ugra Ratha Shanti is the celebration of completing sixty years based on the Janma Kundali (Birth Chart) and on the day of birth-star.

This is a very important Shanti Karya to be performed in one’s life. On this occasion, all the gods of sixty Samvatsaras, stars, Chiranjeevis, Kuladevata, Ishtadevata, seven seas, seven sacred rivers, Dwadasha Rudras and Dwadasha Adityas are offered Pujas and venerated for their blessings.

PurePrayer offers Thirukadaiyur Shashti Poorthi and best Vedic priests for Shashti Poorthi.

What is Shashtiyabdhi?

Sixty years in Sanskrit is known as Shashtiyabdhi is a milestone in everyone’s life. As per Vedic scriptures, man’s life span is believed to be 120 years. Shashtiabdapoorti marks the completion of half the life of one’s lifetime. Hindu calendar system has individual names for sixty Samvatsaras. The occasion of Shashti Poorthi marks the completion of one such cycle. The sages and the rishis of Vedic times have acknowledged the sanctity of the sixtieth year in one’s life and have drawn out elaborate rituals to mark this special event.

A Shanti Karya has to be performed to mark this milestone and offer gratitude for the life given by God. During this Sandhikala (twilight zone), on the day of birth-star, homas, Japas and Pujas are carried out to bless the person.

Make your parent’s 6o^th Birthday Shanti Karya or Ugra Ratha Shanti, a memorable event with PurePrayer performing the Shashti Poorthi at Thirukadaiyur Kshetra. Call us to know more about performing Shashti Poorthi at Thirukkadaiyur, stay, facilities, Photo-video coverage needs and other specific needs.

Note

1. Devotees are required to bring the following:
   1. Mangalyam or Mangala Sutra (Mandatory)
   2. Dresses for couple – New-Two Sets (Mandatory)
2. Phala-Tamboolam Set (Optional)
3. Bhakshanam (Sweets & Savouries) (Optional)
4. Paruppu Thengai Gopuram (For Decoration) (Optional)

What Can Be Extra Arrangements for the Devotees?

1. Special Flower Garlands (Two Nos)
2. Separate Picchai Kattalai Mantapam
3. 100 Pillar Mantapam Arrangement (Decoration Cost Extra.)

How to Order for Food?

Sathvik Traditional Food arranged for minimum of 25 members

• First Day Evening – Menu includes Idli, Mini Uthappam, Veg Kichidi/Rava Upma, two types of chutney, Sambar and Badam Milk (₹. 120 per head)
• Second Day Morning – Kesari Bath, Venn Pongal, Idli, Medhu Vada -1 per plate, Sambar, two types of chutney and coffee (₹. 130 per head)
• Second Day Meals – Sweet Pachadi, Curd Pachadi, Cabbage curry, Potato Curry, Kootu or Avial, Rice, Dal with ghee, Kadamba mixed veg sambar, Vatha Kuzhambu or Mor Kuzhambu, Rasam, Curd, Paal Payasam (Milk kheer), Appalam Paapad, Vada and Pickle (₹. 160 per head)

What are the Lodging, Videography, Seating arrangements?

• Separate Rooms available (Non-AC/AC): ₹. 1500/2500
• Service Apartments available (Non-AC/AC): Ranges from ₹. 6000 – ₹. 9000

(3 beds, 2 beds, single bed in 3 rooms)

• Only videography: ₹. 5000 Basic Package
• Videography and Photography: ₹. 10,000 for a Basic Package
• Plastic Chair for seating Rental at Rs.30 per chair

Local vehicle Arrangements can be arranged.

Where is Thirukadaiyur Markandeya Kshetra?

Thirukadaiyur in the Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu is renowned for the Sri Amirthaghateswarar Sri Abhirami Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is believed to be over two thousand years old and is famous for its architectural beauty and religious significance. Markandeya Rishi was blessed with immortality at Thirukadaiyur.

Being a Markandeya kshetra, Thirukkadaiyur is particularly renowned for its celebration of the 60^th Birthday (In Tamil – Shashtiaptha Poorthi), known by other names like Sashtiabdapoorthi or Ugra Ratha Shanti, 80th birthday (Bheema Ratha Shanti) ceremonies, Mrityunjaya Havan and many other Pujas and Homas, which are considered highly auspicious in Hindu culture. Thousands of devotees visit here to perform these ceremonies and seek blessings for longevity and prosperity.

More about Markandeya Rishi

Mrikandu Rishi and his wife Marudmati were blessed by Lord Shiva to have an intelligent son who would live for only 16 years. The boy was named Markandeya.

As Markandeya grew, so did his devotion to Shiva. As advised by his father, Markandeya worshipped the Shiva Lingam at Thirukkadaiyur, even bringing water from the Ganges to the temple. On the day he was destined to die, Yama, the deity of death, appeared with his noose and take Markandeya with him.

Markandeya sought refuge out of fear and embraced the Siva Lingam. Lord Shiva appeared and warned Yama not to touch Markandeya, as he was under his protection. Yama continued and threw the noose, binding Markandeya and the Shiva Lingam together. Angered by Yama’s extraordinary arrogance, Shiva stopped him and held him under his weapon (Trishul), making Yama inactive.

Markandeya was blessed by Shiva to remain sixteen years old eternally. Hence is known as Chiranjeevi.

Shiva came to be known as Kala-Samhara Murthy (one who destroyed both Time and the God of Death) and Mrityunjaya Murthy at this kshetra.

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Perform Shashti Poorthi at Thirukadaiyur kshetra of Tamil Nadu with PurePrayer to seek the blessings of all the gods for a successful completion of your 60^th Birthday.