This celebration is lovingly organized by the children, grandchildren, relatives, and well-wishers of the couple. It becomes a moment to honour the couple’s journey and to seek their blessings for the well-being of the entire vamsham (lineage).

When Is Bhima Ratha Shanti Performed?

The ideal time to perform Bhima Ratha Shanti is:

• After completing 69 years and upon entering the 70th year
• On the person's Janma Nakshatram day in their birth month
• On an auspicious thithi and yoga, as decided by a Telugu Vedic pandit

The ceremony holds great spiritual significance in Telugu culture, especially when observed with proper homams and Vedic rituals.

Rituals and Homams Performed

• Ayushya Homam – For long life and health
• Mrityunjaya Homam – To ward off untimely obstacles and enhance vitality
• Navagraha Homam – To reduce malefic planetary effects
• Additional rituals like Kalashabhishekam, Punyahavachanam, and Mangala Aarti are performed to energize the couple and bless the next generations.

Benefits of Bhima Ratha Shanti

• Invokes blessings from Ayur Devatha, Saathgunya Devatha, and the Sapta Chiranjeevis
• Honors the couple’s marital journey and legacy in shaping future generations
• Marks a sacred transition into the Vanaprastha Ashrama (retired spiritual life)
• Strengthens family unity and gratitude among all members
• A powerful opportunity for younger generations to receive elders’ blessings

Cultural Importance in Telugu Families

In Andhra and Telangana, Bhima Ratha Shanti is often enriched with:

• Sumangali Pooja
• Veda Parayanam (chanting of sacred texts)
• Saanmanam (honouring the elders with gifts and respect)

The couple is made to sit on a decorated mandapam with flowers, mango leaves, and auspicious symbols, and are treated as divine during the ceremony. The celebration ends with a grand satvik feast shared by all.

About the ePuja

You can perform Bhima Ratha Shanti through:

• Live ePuja – The couple and family members join via a live video session. Our Vedic Telugu pandits will guide you through every step.
• Recorded ePuja – If the couple is unable to attend live, our pandits will perform the rituals with their names, gothram, and sankalpam, and share the full recorded video for your blessings.

All necessary rituals – including Ayushya, Mrityunjaya, and Navagraha Homams – will be done with proper chanting and homa procedure. Detailed preparation instructions and samagri lists will be shared in advance.

BookMyPooja – Telugu Pandits for Bhima Ratha Shanti

Celebrate this sacred 70th milestone with complete Vedic rituals and Telugu traditions. BookMyPooja provides expert Telugu-speaking Vedic pandits who ensure an authentic and spiritually enriching ceremony.

Book your Bhima Ratha Shanti ePuja today – available in both live and recorded options. Let your family receive divine blessings for generations to come.