Shashti Poorti
Usually the 60th wedding is celebrated at the husband’s 60th birthday. In some traditions it would be celebrating the 60 year anniversary as wedded couples .
This differs based on the region and culture. This is more like a marriage arranged for the couple for the 60th birthday celebration, Very appropriate times are fixed for this function. The ceremony is organized based on the instructions given by a guru or an elderly member of the family. This is mostly yoga and puja for the couple’s healthy and long life.
This would be a celebration in the home with very close relatives and family members. The couples bless the younger generation for a healthy and prosperous life. Food is arranged for the guest’s 60th wedding celebration.
In Indian culture, it is referred to as the Shashti Poorti or Shashtiabdha Poorthi at 60 years of age. This is derived from the Sanskrit word where Shashti means sixty and poorthi means propitiate. According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that a human life span is 120 years and 60 means the completion of half of the lifetime.
Completing half the life span time is one of the most important, this is considered more auspicious as well, where family members plan for special puja and celebrations for the couples.
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