Temple Wedding
Blessed by the Divine
Immerse Yourself
A glimpse into your dream celebration
Where to Say "I Do"
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
📅 Best: Year-round
One of India's most sacred and popular wedding destinations.
Guruvayur, Kerala
📅 Best: Year-round
Kerala's holiest wedding destination with authentic rituals.
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
📅 Best: October - March
Marriage blessed by the holy Ganges in India's spiritual heart.
Madurai Meenakshi Temple
📅 Best: Year-round
One of South India's most magnificent temple wedding venues.
Your Ceremony Timeline
Temple weddings follow strict traditional timings based on muhurtham (auspicious moments) calculated by priests.
Ganapathi Puja
Invoking Lord Ganesha's blessings
Haldi Ceremony
Turmeric application for purification
Mehndi & Sangeet
Traditional celebrations with family
Vara Puja
Groom worshipped as Lord Vishnu
Mangalsutra/Thali
Sacred thread tied at the exact auspicious moment
Saptapadi
Seven sacred steps around the fire
Ashirvad
Blessings from elders and temple deity
Temple Darshan
Seeking blessings as a married couple
Reception Lunch
Celebrating with extended family
Plan Your Budget
Customize
Where It Goes
The Insider Knowledge
✓ Do
- Book muhurtham and temple dates together—months in advance
- Meet with temple priests beforehand to understand rituals
- Verify all documentation required (marriage registration)
- Dress traditionally and modestly
- Respect temple rules about photography and videography
- Arrange traditional vegetarian catering
✗ Don't
- Don't schedule rituals against muhurtham timing
- Avoid leather items inside temple premises
- Don't expect DJ music or dancing in temple premises
- Skip alcohol completely—temple weddings are strictly dry
- Don't plan modern reception elements in the temple
- Avoid synthetic decorations—temples prefer natural elements
⚠️ Important Cautions
- Some temples don't allow non-Hindu guests in sanctum
- Photography may be restricted in main temple areas
- Specific temples may have long waiting lists for weddings
- Check inter-faith marriage policies if applicable
Set the Mood
Temple weddings feature traditional devotional music and classical instruments
Nadaswaram & Thavil
Ceremony (South)Auspicious, traditionalShehnai
Ceremony (North)Divine, melodiousVedic Chanting
RitualsSacred, spiritualDevotional Songs
BackgroundBhajans, spiritualEssential Vendors
Temple Coordinator
Manages temple logistics
Experienced Priest
Traditional Vedic rituals
Traditional Caterer
Pure vegetarian, temple-style
Wedding Photographer
Experienced with temple restrictions
Nadaswaram/Shehnai Artists
Traditional musicians
Floral Decorator
Natural flowers only
Mehendi Artist
For pre-wedding rituals
Vendors for Your Temple Wedding
Handpicked vendors who specialize in temple weddings