Key Information at a Glance
| Function | Sashtiabdapoorthi (60th wedding / 60th year shanti) |
| Also covers | Ugraratha Shanti (70th), Sadabhishekam (80th) |
| City | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
| Where to hold it | A temple with a kalyana mandapam, or a private wedding hall |
| How to book | Contact the temple office or mandapam directly – reserve the date well in advance |
| Tip | Fix the muhurtham with your family purohit first, then book the venue around it |
What is Sashtiabdapoorthi (the 60th-year shanti)?
Sashtiabdapoorthi, also written Shashtiapthapoorthi, marks a man completing sixty years of life and entering his sixty-first year. The word comes from shashti (sixty) and abda (year). In a sixty-year cycle of named years in the traditional calendar, the person returns to the year of his birth, which is treated as an auspicious turning point worth honouring with prayer.
The ceremony is held with the couple together, which is why it is often called the 60th wedding or “arubatham kalyanam.” The priest performs Ganapati pooja, Punyahavachanam, Navagraha pooja and a shanti homam for health and long life, after which the couple re-tie the thali and receive blessings. It is the first of three milestone functions: Ugraratha Shanti (also called Bheemaratha Shanti) at around seventy, and Sadabhishekam at around eighty. The exact age is fixed by the family purohit from the person’s birth star.
Coimbatore temples and mandapams for the function
Coimbatore has long-established temples and a large number of kalyana mandapams, so families have a real choice between a temple setting and a private hall. Some places that are commonly associated with these functions or are well known in the city:
- Kaalakaleswarar Temple, Kovilpalayam – widely known locally for conducting the 60th, 70th and 80th year functions, with priests performing the shanti homam on the temple premises.
- Perur Pateeswarar Temple, Perur – an ancient Shiva temple with its own kalyana mandapam used for ceremonial functions; managed under the Tamil Nadu HR&CE department.
- Private kalyana mandapams across the city – many AC and non-AC halls in areas such as R.S. Puram, Saibaba Colony, Gandhipuram and Peelamedu host these functions and arrange a purohit on request.
Availability, the rituals included and the rooms set aside for each function change from time to time, so please confirm directly with the temple office or mandapam before you plan. Some families also travel to Thirukkadaiyur near Mayiladuthurai, the temple most famous in Tamil Nadu for these milestone ceremonies, but the function can be performed correctly at any suitable temple or hall in Coimbatore.
How to arrange the ritual and a purohit officially
Start with the muhurtham. Your family purohit or the temple’s vadhyar will check the birth star and fix an auspicious date and time; everything else is planned around that. For a temple function, approach the temple office or the priest who handles such ceremonies and ask for the date to be blocked. For a private hall, the mandapam manager can usually arrange an experienced purohit, or you can bring your own.
- Decide first whether you want a temple setting or a private mandapam.
- Confirm the date with the purohit, then reserve the venue around it.
- Ask exactly which rituals are covered and what the family must bring (vastram, thali, pooja items, prasadam).
- Check parking, seating and whether a meal or catering is part of the arrangement.
For any temple run by the Tamil Nadu HR&CE department, use the temple’s official office or its listing on the HR&CE website for genuine contact details rather than third-party agents.
Costs and booking tips
There is no single fixed price. At a temple, the pooja or homam charge is usually modest – often in the low thousands of rupees for the ritual itself – while a private mandapam with hall rent, decoration, catering and a larger guest list naturally costs much more. The purohit’s dakshina, the materials and any meal are typically separate. Treat any figure you read online as indicative only.
| What you pay for | Indicative guidance |
| Temple pooja / shanti homam | Modest fixed charge – confirm at the temple office |
| Purohit dakshina & materials | Usually separate – ask in advance |
| Private mandapam (hall, decor, catering) | Varies widely by size and season |
Because rates and packages change, please confirm the current charges directly with the temple or mandapam before you commit. Book early for popular dates, get the inclusions in writing, and keep a small buffer for last-minute additions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Sashtiabdapoorthi, Ugraratha Shanti and Sadabhishekam?
Sashtiabdapoorthi is the 60th-year shanti, marking entry into the 61st year. Ugraratha Shanti, also called Bheemaratha Shanti, is performed around the 70th year, and Sadabhishekam around the 80th. All three are milestone thanksgiving functions for health and long life, and the exact age is fixed by the family purohit.
Which temples in Coimbatore are used for the 60th wedding function?
Kaalakaleswarar Temple at Kovilpalayam is well known locally for these 60th, 70th and 80th year functions, and Perur Pateeswarar Temple has a kalyana mandapam used for ceremonies. Many private kalyana mandapams across the city also host the event. Confirm availability and rituals directly with the venue.
How much does Sashtiabdapoorthi cost in Coimbatore?
There is no single fixed price. A temple pooja or homam is usually a modest charge, while a private hall with catering and decoration costs much more, and the purohit dakshina and materials are typically separate. Any amount you see online is indicative, so confirm the current charges with the temple or mandapam.
How do I book a temple or mandapam for the function?
Fix the auspicious date with your family purohit first, then contact the temple office or mandapam manager directly to reserve that date. Ask which rituals are included and what you must bring. Sri Vyasa Pooja is an information guide and does not book venues or take payments.
