Sathabhishekam (80th birthday)
Sathabhishekam is a ceremony that is celebrated when the man completes the age of 80. It is also known as Sahasrachandra Darsana Shanti as the man would have seen 1000 full moons in his lifetime This age is of great importance as by this time one has fulfilled his commitment towards home, family, and seeking their blessings during those occasions is auspicious. It is celebrated after the 80th year and entering the 81st year. This ceremony is performed by doing different homa like Ayusha Homa, Mrityunjaya Homa, Navagraha Homa that makes the couple happy and healthy When to Perform Sathabhishekam (80th Birthday Pooja)? Sathabhishekam can be done on the Nakshatra Birthday when the 81st year starts or when the 80th year gets completed. Benefits of Sathabhishekam (80th Birthday Pooja): It helps the couple to receive the blessings of the Lord and helps them to attain Moksha in their life. This pooja prevents all kinds of health problems or illnesses and blesses the couple with great strength and long life together. It removes all kinds of sins or bad Karma so that it will not affect them or their children and the next generations. Book Purohit for Sathabhishekam (80th Birthday Pooja). Purohit will bring all the Pooja Samagri(items). All the Purohit are well experienced and studied from Vedic Pathshala. Note: To view the Cost of Sathabhishekam, kindly click on the “View Pricing And Packages” button.
A samskara marks a threshold in one life, and is done once for each person. This is how it is done with intention rather than in a hurry.
The sequence differs by region and by family tradition — yours will be confirmed before the day. We describe what families usually observe; we never promise outcomes.
How is Sathabhishekam (80th birthday) booked, and what does it cost?
On House of Purohit, a verified Purohit performs Sathabhishekam (80th birthday) at your home in Bengaluru starting from ₹13,000, and the ceremony takes about 5h. Every price is shown before payment, the samagri (ritual items) list is provided in advance, and the Purohit is matched to your language, your city and the time you choose. Families unsure whether this is the right ceremony can text us on WhatsApp before booking.
Also known as Sadabhishekam, Sathabhishekam, Sahasrachandra Darshana Shanti, Thousand Moons, 81st year shanti, 82nd year shanti.
Why families observe Sathabhishekam (80th birthday)
Marks having witnessed a thousand full moons. Traditionally observed with abhisheka and prayers of gratitude for a long life.
- Deity
- Chandra, Ayur Devata
- When it's performed
- Around the 80th year (commonly reckoned at 81 years or 80 years 8 months); the exact reckoning differs by tradition.
- Performed by
- Purohits specializing in Samskara
Traditionally performed with 2–5 priests. An auspicious date and time (muhurta) is fixed before booking.
- What is Sathabhishekam (80th birthday)?
- Marks having witnessed a thousand full moons. Traditionally observed with abhisheka and prayers of gratitude for a long life.
- When is Sathabhishekam (80th birthday) performed?
- Around the 80th year (commonly reckoned at 81 years or 80 years 8 months); the exact reckoning differs by tradition.
- Can Sathabhishekam (80th birthday) be done in a flat?
- Yes — most ceremonies we arrange are in apartments. Tell us if the space is small, or if there are smoke alarms; where a fire ritual is part of it, your Purohit plans for the room you have.
- What if the muhurat falls in Rahu kalam?
- When you choose a date, each time window shows its muhurat and whether it overlaps Rahu kalam. Families usually avoid it where the day allows; if it cannot be avoided, your Purohit will say what your tradition does.
- Who takes part in Sathabhishekam (80th birthday)?
- A verified Purohit conducts it; the person or couple the ceremony is for sits for the sankalpa, and family may join. Nothing else is needed from you but the name said aloud at the start — and a gotra, if your family knows it.
- How long does Sathabhishekam (80th birthday) take?
- About 5h, though this can vary with your family's tradition.
- Can House of Purohit provide the Purohit?
- Yes — a verified Purohit performs Sathabhishekam (80th birthday) at your home, with pricing shown before you book.
- Is Sathabhishekam (80th birthday) available in Bengaluru?
- Yes, in Bengaluru, from ₹13,000.
Reschedule free, with at least 3 full days’ notice