Temple Darshan, Pooja and Sevas Information Infoirmation Website Shastiapthapoorthi Thirukadaiyur Temple: Cost, Benefits, and Booking
Thirukadaiyur is the place where Lord Shiva revived Yama from death. Lord Shiva killed Yama while trying to rescue Markandeya from death. It is the place where Lord Shiva blessed Markandeya. Another folklore associated with this temple is that Lord Ganesh hid the nectar pot at Thirukadaiyur. Devas ignored worshipping Lord Ganesh after procuring the nectar pot from the Milk Ocean. This temple is popularly known for the 60th, 70th, and 80th marriages. Ayush homam and Mrityunjaya homam will also be performed here at this temple.
Shasti Aptha Poorthi means completion of 60 years. It is said that a human life is 120 years, and 60 years marks the completion of half. This holy ritual helps rejuvenate the mind and body. Shastiapthapoorthi, also known as Ugra Ratha Shanti. It is said that after completion of 60 years, the couple might face issues with health, wealth, and family relationships. So it is advisable to pacify Lord Shiva by performing Ugra Ratha Shanti.
Dress Code
- Gents: dhoti (white) and shirt or kurta and pyjama.
- Ladies: saree or salwar kameez (with Pallu Compulsory).
- All devotees are requested not to wear clothes such as T-shirts, jeans, etc., as they are strictly prohibited, irrespective of age group.
Shastiapthapoorthi Thirukadaiyur Temple
- Performing Pooja to a cow
- Performing Pooja to an Elephant
- Kalasa Pratishta
- Punyahavachana
- Ganapathi Pooja
- Maha Sankalpam
- Invoking Kula Devatha and other deities.
- All major homams will be performed.
- Poornahuthi
- Mangala Aarti
- Yedasthaanam
- Pouring holy water from the Kalasas on the couple.
- Muhurtham with new clothes
- Veda Aseervachana
- Brahmana Bhojana
For more details, please call or WhatsApp 96291-40588
A minimum of 10 to 15 days of booking is advisable to make the arrangements.
Benefits of Shastiapthapoorthi Thirukadaiyur
- Increases lifespan
- Positive energy
- Good health
- Removes negative effects of Graha.
- Mental peace
- Family well-being
Pooja articles for Shastiapthapoorthi
| Items | Quantity |
| Turmeric | 100 grams |
| Kumkum | 100 grams |
| Betel leaves | Rs. 30 |
| Betel nuts | Rs. 30 |
| Dry dates | 200 grams |
| Sandalwood powder | 100 grams |
| Incense sticks (Agarbathi) | 1 Packet |
| Flowers | 4 Bunches |
| Fruits | 5 types |
| Coconuts | 10 |
| Dry Coconut Pieces | 8 |
| Milk | 250 ml |
| Navadhanyas (Separately) | Small Packets |
| Pradhana Kalasas | 3 (big) |
| Upa Kalasas | 9 (Small) |
| Iron Pan | 1 |
| Sesame Oil | 500 ml |
| Ghee | 1 Kg |
| Dhotis (9×5) | 2 Pairs |
| Towels | 6 |
| Blouse Pieces | 4 (1 Pattu) |
| Coconuts | 10 |
| Rice | 5 Kilo grams |
| Panchamrutams | Small Bowl |
| Mixed Navadhanyams | 250 grams |
| Coins | Rs. 20 |
| White Thread Reel | 1 |
| Aluminium Tray (Big Size) | 4 |
| Sand | 4 lbs |
| Panchamrutam (milk, yogurt, ghee, honey, Sugar) | |
| Panchagavyam (cow’s dung, urine, milk, yogurt, and ghee. Mangalyam & New Clothes | – |
| Photo of Lord Shiva | 1 |
| Deeparadhana Samagri (Deepam, Oil, Wicks, Match Box) Paper Towels, Disposable Glasses, Spoons, One Plate, Scissors, Milk, Yogurt, Mango Leaves, Cotton |