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.
Shashtipoorthi in Machilipatnam
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 Machilipatnam
- Sri Panduranga Swamy Temple, Chilakalapudi
- Srikakula Andhra Mahavishnu Temple
Areas we cover in and around Machilipatnam
- Pedana
- Gudivada
- Avanigadda
- Challapalli
- Bantumilli
- Mopidevi
మచిలీపట్నంలో షష్టిపూర్తి కోసం ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులను Rutviju ద్వారా ఇంటి నుంచే బుక్ చేసుకోండి — దక్షిణ ₹23,150 నుండి. తేదీ, సమయం, చిరునామా ఇచ్చి ఆన్‌లైన్‌లో చెల్లించండి — మూడు దశల్లో బుకింగ్ పూర్తి.
Puja timings in Machilipatnam this week
Machilipatnam timings from Mon, 2 Nov. Avoid starting Shashtipoorthi in Rahu Kalam; your pandit fixes the exact muhurtham.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Abhijit muhurtham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 2 Nov | 06:03 AM | 05:35 PM | 07:29 AM – 08:56 AM | 11:26 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Tue, 3 Nov | 06:03 AM | 05:35 PM | 02:42 PM – 04:08 PM | 11:26 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Wed, 4 Nov | 06:04 AM | 05:34 PM | 11:49 AM – 01:15 PM | 11:26 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Thu, 5 Nov | 06:04 AM | 05:34 PM | 01:15 PM – 02:41 PM | 11:26 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Fri, 6 Nov | 06:04 AM | 05:34 PM | 10:23 AM – 11:49 AM | 11:26 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Sat, 7 Nov | 06:05 AM | 05:33 PM | 08:57 AM – 10:23 AM | 11:26 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Sun, 8 Nov | 06:05 AM | 05:33 PM | 04:07 PM – 05:33 PM | 11:26 AM – 12:12 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Machilipatnam
- Thu, 5 Nov
Rama Ekadashi
- Fri, 6 Nov
Pradosh Vrat
- Sat, 7 Nov
Masik Shivaratri
- Sun, 8 Nov
Amavasya
- Fri, 13 Nov
Vinayaka Chaturthi
- Fri, 20 Nov
Devutthana Ekadashi
Shashtipoorthi: steps, samagri and best time
Shashtipoorthi takes 4 to 6 hours with 3 to 4 pandits. The main samagri is homam samagri, kalashams (as advised), new clothes for the couple and mangalyam and garlands, flowers and fruits; your pandit shares the full list after booking. It is usually performed in the 61st year, on the birth nakshatra in the birth month.
Step-by-step vidhi, full samagri list and benefits of Shashtipoorthi →
Shashtipoorthi price in Machilipatnam and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Machilipatnam (this page) | ₹23,150 | Telugu |
| Vijayawada | ₹23,150 | Telugu |
| Eluru | ₹23,150 | Telugu |
| Guntur | ₹23,150 | Telugu |
Book in three steps: choose a verified pandit, pick a date and time with your Machilipatnam address, and pay online — the full bill is shown before you pay.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Shashtipoorthi cost in Machilipatnam?
The starting dakshina in Machilipatnam is ₹23,150 for 3 to 4 pandits. This includes the standard area rate for Machilipatnam (the base price is ₹21,000 in the metro cities). The pandit you choose, a samagri kit or express booking can change the total, which you see in full before paying.
Can I book a Telugu-speaking pandit for Shashtipoorthi in Machilipatnam?
You can. Pandits follow the Telugu Smarta and Vaishnava traditions: mantras are chanted in Sanskrit, and the sankalpam and explanations are given in Telugu. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Machilipatnam do you cover?
Pedana, Gudivada, Avanigadda, Challapalli, Bantumilli and Mopidevi and the rest of Machilipatnam. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.
మచిలీపట్నంలో షష్టిపూర్తి ఖర్చు ఎంత?
Rutviju ద్వారా మచిలీపట్నంలో షష్టిపూర్తి దక్షిణ ₹23,150 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
మచిలీపట్నంలో షష్టిపూర్తి చేయించడానికి తెలుగు పురోహితులు దొరుకుతారా?
మచిలీపట్నంలో ఇంకా Rutviju పురోహితులు లేరు. చిన్న అడ్వాన్స్ చెల్లించి బుక్ చేస్తే మా బృందం ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులను ఏర్పాటు చేస్తుంది; కుదరకపోతే అడ్వాన్స్ మీ వాలెట్‌కు తిరిగి వస్తుంది.