Kalyana Utsavam is the ritual of celebrating the marriage of Sri Malayappa Swamy with Sriddevi and Bhudevi. This is observed as a special seva in Tirumala temple as well. In this puja, a priest organizes the archaka and the wedding ceremony. The significance of archaka here is to obtain various marriage customs in the name of the bridegroom. The ceremony ends with Vaikhanasa Agama and involves continuous chanting of Vedic mantras.

Pooja Items:

ITEM QUANTITY
Turmeric Powder 100 Gram
Kumkum Powder 100 Gram
Rice 3 Lb
Insence Stick (Agarbatti) 1 Packet
Camphor 1 Packet
Beetel Leaves 12
Beetel Nuts 1 Packet/100 Gm
Flowers 2 Bunches
Fruits 5 Types, Each 5
Banana 20
Garland 2
Coconut 5
Rose Water 1 Small Bott
Milk 1 Galllon
Ghee 1 Small Bottle
Honey 1 Small Bottle
Jeera 1 Small Packet
Raisins, Cashew, Dates, Almonds, Sugar Candy 1 Packet Each
Maha Naivedyam / Rava Kesari / Any Sweets (For Prasadam)

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