📿 TTD Kalyanam Wedding Procedure
✅ 1. Decide the Venue
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Tirumala itself does not directly conduct private weddings inside the temple premises.
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Devotees can perform weddings in TTD’s Kalyana Mandapams in Tirupati or Tirumala or in approved private marriage halls.
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Popular options:
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Padmavathi Parinaya Mandapam
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TTD Cottages with Marriage Halls
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Local TTD-managed community halls.
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✅ 2. Booking the Kalyana Mandapam
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Visit the official TTD Kalyana Mandapam booking portal (or at the respective Mandapam office).
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Choose date, hall, and pay the nominal fee.
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Hall booking is usually on a first come, first served basis — so plan well in advance, especially during auspicious months.
✅ 3. Required Documents
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Bride & Groom’s Aadhar cards / any valid ID proof.
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Age proof (legal age: 18 for bride, 21 for groom).
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Passport-size photos.
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Invitation card draft (if needed).
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Sometimes parental consent is required if the bride/groom is very young.
✅ 4. Performing the Wedding
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You’ll have to arrange your own purohit (priest) or use local priests.
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Bring your own wedding items — mangalsutra, wedding clothes, pooja materials.
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Many people hire local wedding planners or purohits in Tirupati for arrangements.
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After the ceremony, couples can seek darshan at the temple. There is no special darshan for newlyweds — they have to book tickets as any other devotee.
✅ 5. Marriage Certificate
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TTD does not issue legal marriage certificates.
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To make it official, couples must register the marriage under Hindu Marriage Act at their local Registrar office.
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Some Mandapams provide a ceremonial certificate, but this is not legally valid.
⚠️ Important Notes
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Weddings are not allowed inside the sanctum or main temple premises — only in Mandapams or halls outside the temple complex.
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Photography and videography are allowed in the Mandapam but not inside the temple.
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It’s wise to check the local rules because sometimes, crowd management or COVID restrictions can impact availability.
✨ Blessing Ritual — Srivari Kalyanotsavam
Some people confuse personal weddings with Srivari Kalyanotsavam Seva:
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Srivari Kalyanotsavam is a daily ritual inside the temple where priests symbolically perform the celestial wedding of Lord Venkateswara & Goddess Padmavathi.
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Devotees can witness this ritual by booking tickets online — but cannot perform their personal wedding during this seva.
✅ Contact
For exact availability and bookings, you can:
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Visit TTD Official Website
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Or contact the TTD Kalyana Mandapam offices in Tirupati.
📜 What is TTD Kalyana Vedika?
TTD Kalyana Vedika is a complimentary marriage scheme run by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams at Tirumala that aims to assist economically modest Hindu Hindu families in conducting their wedding rituals at the sacred hills Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams+10The Hans India+10TT Darshan Seva Booking+10.
🏛 Location & Venue
The ceremonies take place at the Sri Vari Kalyana Vedika, situated on Papavinasanam Road, Holi Hills (Tirumala) Tripadvisor+2The Hans India+2TTD Seva Online+2.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
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Religion: Applicants must be Hindu Tirupati Tirumala InfoThe New Indian Express.
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Marital status: Neither second marriages nor love marriages are allowed ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in+8Tirupati Tirumala Info+8The New Indian Express+8.
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Age: Bride must be ≥ 18 years; groom must be ≥ 21 years Tirupati Tirumala Info+1The New Indian Express+1.
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Documents Required:
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Age & residence proof (e.g. Aadhaar, birth certificate, passport, driving license)
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Unmarried certificate from MRO/tahsildar
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Parents’ or guardian’s presence/documentation Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams+6Tirupati Tirumala Info+6The Hans India+6.
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📅 Booking Process
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Online registration via the official TTD portal.
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Couples select their preferred date/time (slots may be grouped based on demand) Tripadvisor+11TTD Seva Online+11onlinesevas.com+11.
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Upon registration, you receive an acknowledgment letter, which needs to be presented 6 hours before the scheduled ceremony for final verification The New Indian Express+1The Hans India+1.
🎁 What TTD Provides for Free
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Priest and mandapam
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Traditional wedding essentials: turmeric, kumkuma, kankanam, and musical instruments (mangala vadyams) onlinesevas.com+7TT Darshan Seva Booking+7Tripadvisor+7The Hans India+2The New Indian Express+2Tirupati Tirumala Info+2.
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Pasupu, kumkuma, prasadam for the couple Tirupati Tirumala Info.
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One night’s free lodging (₹50 room; additional days available on payment) The Hans India+5Tirupati Tirumala Info+5TT Darshan Seva Booking+5.
🎉 Perks After the Ceremony
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Special entry darshan: Six people (bride, groom, parents) get free darshan (₹300 Q-line pass) Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams+7Tirupati Tirumala Info+7The New Indian Express+7.
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Six complimentary laddus at laddu counters The New Indian Express+1The Hans India+1.
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A Hindu Marriage Sub-Registrar Office is located onsite, enabling legal marriage registration using the darshan receipt TT Darshan Seva Booking+10The New Indian Express+10The Hans India+10.
📊 Scale & Impact
Since its launch on April 25, 2016, more than 26,214 couples have been married through the scheme as of early May 2025
📞 Contacts & Support
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Helpline: +91‑877‑2263433
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Call centre (24×7): +91‑877‑2233333 / 77777
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Online Contact Form: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (Official Website)
✅ Quick Steps to Apply
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Prepare documents (IDs, certificates, photos)
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Register on the official TTD portal
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Choose date & time, download acknowledgment
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Arrive 6 hours early to Vedika for verification
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Perform the wedding under TTD guidance
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Complete darshan, laddus & register the marriage onsite
ℹ️ Tips & Things to Know
| Topic | Details |
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| Group weddings | May be arranged together depending on slot demand Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams+10Tirupati Tirumala Info+10The Hans India+10Instagram+4The New Indian Express+4The Hans India+4 |
| Wardrobe & extras | You must arrange your own clothing, rings, mangalsutra, etc. |
| Legal validity | Register at onsite sub-registrar office post-ceremony |
| Free stay | ₹50 room included; further stays charged |
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