The Shashtipoorthi Shanti ceremony is performed to signify the sixtieth birthday of a Hindu male. The ceremony marks the journey of the person through youth and usher blessings of a long, healthy life as they contemplate spiritual development. The ceremony is performed in the presence of the family members and serves as an occasion for the younger generations to express gratitude for the role they played in their lives.

The Shashtipoorthi Shanti ceremony is performed on the day the person attains sixty years as per their Nakshatra. As a part of the ceremony, on behalf of the person and his wife, the purohit offers prayers to the family deity and performs Aayush, Mrithyunjaya and Navagraha homas to appease the gods and seek their blessings of longevity, health, and wellness. The Navagraha homa also helps rectify any negative planetary influence on the couple.

The couple will then renew their wedding vows, committing to stand by each other in their new phase of life.