Shastiapthapoorthi
Shastiapthapoorthi
When is Shastiapthapoorthi performed
Shastiapthapoorthi has to be performed on the bridegroom completing his 60 years. Shastiapthapoorthi has to be perfomed on his birth star (Jenma Nakshatram).
Can Shastiapthapoorthi be performed on any convenient day
It is ideal to perfom Shastiapthapoorthi on the star day (Jenma Nakshatra day)
Till what age can shastiapthapoorthi be performed
Shastiapthapoorthi can be performed till 65 years. The main criteria of 60 years completion should be met.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
For people coming as a group and willing to stay in dormitory type of accommodation, we have our own Cottages (Shanmugha Illam). Our cottages are like individual houses with large living room and bed room. We have different cottages for stay upto 10 members, 15 members, 20 members and 40 members.
For people who wish to stay in budgeted commercial hotel, we have our Viswa Hotel which have 15 Deluxe Double Rooms (AC / Non-AC) and 2 Suites (6 persons can stay).
Both Shanmugha Illam and Hotel Viswa are located close to the temple.
Even otherwise, there are lots of hotels available in Thirukadaiyur
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.
SBI, Lakshmi Vilas Bank, IOB ATMs are there in Thirukadaiyur (near temple)
Other Temples near Thirukadaiyur
Markandeyar Temple, Manalmedu (1 Km)
Hanumar (Anjaneyar Temple), Anandamangalam - 5 Kms
Saturn Temple, Thirunallaru - 25 Kms
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