What is Shashtipoorthi?
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.
Shashtipoorthi in Visakhapatnam
Telugu families celebrate Shashtipoorthi with the couple’s kalyanam repeated before children and grandchildren.
Pandits follow the Telugu Smarta and Vaishnava traditions: mantras are chanted in Sanskrit, and the sankalpam and explanations are given in Telugu. Muhurthams follow the Telugu panchangam (Chandramana calendar).
Vishnu temples in and around Visakhapatnam
- Simhachalam Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
Areas we cover in and around Visakhapatnam
- MVP Colony
- Gajuwaka
- Madhurawada
- Seethammadhara
- Dwaraka Nagar
- Pendurthi
- Bheemunipatnam
- Rushikonda
How Shashtipoorthi is performed
A typical Shashtipoorthi with a Stuti Mandir pandit follows these steps; your pandit adapts them to your family’s tradition.
- 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 also add a Stuti Mandir samagri kit to your order so everything arrives before the pooja.
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
Why book Shashtipoorthi in Visakhapatnam with Stuti Mandir
Verified pandits
Every pandit’s profile is reviewed and approved by Stuti Mandir before they can take bookings. See their languages and experience before you choose.
Price shown upfront
Dakshina, fees and taxes are itemised before you pay, so there is no haggling on the day.
Live pandit tracking
Follow your pandit on a live map from the moment they start their journey, just like a delivery app.
OTP-verified pooja
You confirm the pandit’s arrival and the pooja’s completion with one-time codes.
Your language, your tradition
Choose a pandit who speaks Telugu and follows your family’s customs.
Samagri made easy
Get the full samagri list after booking, or add a samagri kit to your order.
How to book Shashtipoorthi in Visakhapatnam
- 1
Choose Shashtipoorthi and a verified pandit — compare their languages, experience and price.
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Pick a date and time slot, enter your address in Visakhapatnam and add any muhurtham preference.
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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 in Visakhapatnam?
With Stuti Mandir, Shashtipoorthi in Visakhapatnam starts from ₹23,150 as pandit dakshina for 3 to 4 pandits. The final amount depends on the pandit you choose, whether you add samagri, and express booking; the full bill is shown before you pay.
Can I book a Telugu-speaking pandit for Shashtipoorthi in Visakhapatnam?
Yes. Pandits follow the Telugu Smarta and Vaishnava traditions: mantras are chanted in Sanskrit, and the sankalpam and explanations are given in Telugu. Each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile, so you can pick one who matches your family’s tradition.
Which areas of Visakhapatnam do you cover?
Pandits come to homes and offices across Visakhapatnam and nearby areas, including MVP Colony, Gajuwaka, Madhurawada, Seethammadhara, Dwaraka Nagar and Pendurthi. Availability for your date and area is confirmed when you choose a slot.
How long does Shashtipoorthi take?
About 4 to 6 hours, performed by 3 to 4 pandits. Plan a little extra time for setting up the mandapam and for prasadam.
What samagri is needed for Shashtipoorthi?
The main items are homam samagri, kalashams (as advised), new clothes for the couple and mangalyam, garlands, flowers and fruits and turmeric, kumkum and akshinthalu. Your pandit shares the full list after booking, and you can add a samagri kit to your order.
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.
How do I book Shashtipoorthi in Visakhapatnam?
Open the Shashtipoorthi booking page, choose a verified pandit, pick a date and time, add your Visakhapatnam address and pay online. You can track the pandit live on the day.