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60th Birthday and Other Ayul Homams at Thirukadaiyur

Shastiapthapoorthi at Thirukadaiyur



  1. When is Shastiapthapoorthi performed

    Shastiapthapoorthi has to be performed on the bridegroom completing his 60 years i.e, starting of 61 years. Shastiapthapoorthi has to be perfomed exactly on his birth star (Jenma Nakshatram) and the corresponding Tamil Month.

  2. Can Shastiapthapoorthi be performed on any convenient day

    It is ideal to perfom Shastiapthapoorthi on the star day (Jenma Nakshatra day). However, if you are not aware of the birth star details, this can be performed on any of your convenient Muhurtha day.

  3. Till what age can shastiapthapoorthi be performed

    Shastiapthapoorthi can be performed till 65 years. The main criteria of 60 years completion should be met.

  4. What are other homams / shanthis performed in Thirukadaiyur

    Ugraradha Shanthi - For 59 years Completion

    Bheemaradha Shanthi - For 69 years completion

    Sadabishegam - For 79 years completion

    And other Ayul Mrithunjeya Homams like Ayush Homam, Saptha Draviya Homam, Shodhasa Draviya Homam etc.

  5. Why Shastiapthapoorthi in Thirukadaiyur

    Kala-samhara-moorthi, the other name by which Lord Amritaghateswarar is known - Lord Siva brought God Yama to life for his sincere disciple Sri Markendayar.  So Lord Siva in Thirukadiyur is called Mritunga jaya murthi.  Hence, this temple is supposed to give longevity of life to devotees

    Devotees completing 59 years and starting sixty have to perform Ugraratha Shanthi

    Completing sixty years and starting sixties have to perform Shastiapthapoorthi

    Completing sixty-nine years and starting seventy have to perform Beema ratha santhi.

    Starting eighty has to perform Sathabishekham and Ayusha homam.

    According to astrology devotees can perform Mrutinji jaya homam

  6. Where is the function performed

    The Homam / Function would be performed in the Temple Praharams. Either in Swami Amirthakadeshwarar Praharam or Abirami Ambal Sannathi.

    Each function would be performed individually in the space allocated in the Praharam by the Temple Devasthanam.

  7. Other names for Shastiapthapoorthi

    In Sanskrit, Shasti means 60, Aptha means Age, Poorthi is Completion. Hence, its called Shastiapthapoorthi. Other common terms for Shastiapthapoorthi is Sastiabdhapoorthi, Shastiabdhapoorthi, Shastipurthi, Sastipuri etc. Shastiapthapoorthi is also widely know as 'Manivizha' in Tamil Nadu

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  1. How to reach Thirukadaiyur

    Thirukadaiyur is well connected by Road / Rail. The Nearest Railway station is Mayiladuthurai (Station Code MV). From Mayiladuthurai, Thirukadaiyur is approximately 18 Kms / 45 Mins travel by Road. Buses proceeding to Karaikal, Velankanni and Nagapatinam goes via Thirukadaiyur.

  2. From Chennai to Thirukadaiyur

    Buses going to Karaikal, Velankanni, Nagapatinam goes via Thirukadaiyur. From Chennai, there are two routes 1) via ECR 2) Via Villipuram highway. It would take approximately 6.5 hours to reach Thirukadaiyur.

    By Train, there are around 6 daily trains from Chennai Egmore to Mayiladuthurai (morning / night trains). The distance is 280 Kms and would take approximatley 5 1/2 Hrs.

  3. Bangalore to Thirukadaiyur

    Either by road or train.

    There is a daily train Mysore Mayiladuthurai Express Departing Bangalore 1905 Hrs and arrival Mayiladuthurai 0700 Hrs next day. Travel time is around 12 Hrs / Distance 540 Kms.

    By Road, distance is approximately 350 Kms.

  4. Accommodation

    For people coming as a group and willing to stay in dormitory type of accommodation, we have our own Cottages. Our cottages are like individual houses with large living room and bed rooms. We have different cottages for stay upto 10 members, 15 members, 20 members and 40 members. We have both AC and Non-AC Cottages as well

    For people who wish to stay in budgeted commercial hotel, we have our own hotels having double rooms, triple rooms, suite rooms, luxury rooms etc.

    Both our cottages and hotels are located close to the temple.

    Even otherwise, there are lots of hotels available in Thirukadaiyur

  5. Food

    We have our Vegetarian mess, where hygienic homely food is prepared and served. This Mess is located nearer to the temple and we arrange for food, based on requirement.

  6. ATMS in Thirukadaiyur

    State Bank of India, Lakshmi Vilas Bank, IOB. Canara Bank  ATMs are there in Thirukadaiyur (near temple)


  7. Other Temples near Thirukadaiyur

    Markandeyar Temple, Manalmedu (1 Km)

    Hanumar (Anjaneyar Temple), Anandamangalam - 5 Kms

    Saturn Temple, Thirunallaru - 25 Kms

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