Thiruverkadu Temple Marriage: Booking & Registration Procedure
Get step-by-step details on how to book and register a marriage at the sacred Thiruverkadu Temple Marriage (Arulmigu Devi Karumariamman Temple): eligibility criteria, documents required, cost, hall booking and legal registration process.
Contents
Brief Summary
- Eligibility: age limits, Hindu faith preference, parents’ consent in some cases
- Documents needed: ID proofs, age proof, booking receipt, etc
- Booking a hall/venue in the temple premises: how and when
- Legal registration of the marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act: how to do it
- Cost considerations and tips to avoid issues
Marriage in a temple setting holds a special spiritual significance. If you’re planning to get married at the Thiruverkadu Temple (officially the Arulmigu Devi Karumariamman Temple in Thiruverkadu, Tamil Nadu), here is a comprehensive guide to the booking and registration procedure you should follow.
1. Eligibility and Basic Criteria
Before proceeding with the booking, ensure you meet the following:
- The bride must be 18 years or older, and the groom must be 21 years or older.
- Marriages generally follow Hindu customs; some sources indicate the temple may permit only Hindu weddings in the main sanctum.
- Parents’ presence or consent is required in certain cases. For instance, one source states: “Marriages without parents’ acceptance are not allowed here.”
- The couple must decide on a date and ensure the temple is available for that slot (check for days when the Sannadhi may not allow weddings).
Pro Tip: Always check for special festivals or temple holidays when bookings may be suspended or more expensive.
2. Documents Required for Booking
When you approach the temple office for booking, keep the following ready:
- Photo copies of Bride and Groom’s ID (such as Aadhaar Card) and age proof.
- Photo copies of Bride’s parents and Groom’s parents’ Aadhaar (in some cases).
- A date preference and expected time of the wedding to check availability.
- If required by temple administration, a permission letter from a revenue officer.
- For legal registration later, you may also need the wedding invitation or receipt as evidence of the ceremony.
Pro Tip: Create both physical and digital copies of all these documents and keep them organised in a folder for temple, vendor and legal use.
3. Booking the Hall / Venue & Cost
The temple provides space (often a hall or mandapam) for the marriage ceremony. Here’s what to know:
- The ceremony usually happens within the temple premises, often in the 3rd prakar (outer courtyard) or a dedicated wedding hall.
- Indicative cost: one source mentions a starting cost of around ₹15,000 for hall/venue booking at Thiruverkadu.
- Additional charges may apply for the priest, pooja articles, mandap decoration, seating arrangements, catering, etc.
- Booking is to be done well ahead of time. Confirm date, time slot, hall availability, and what is included (chairs, dais, temple rituals).
- Some days may not allow the “Thirumangalyam” (tying of the sacred thread) inside the main deity’s sanctum during special occasions.
Pro Tip: Visit the temple office in person with your date in mind, ask to view the hall, check the exact inclusions and clarify if the amount is refundable or changeable if you need to reschedule.
4. Conducting the Ceremony
Once the booking is confirmed:
- Arrive at the temple early on the date – the temple opens around 05:00 AM to 02:00 PM and then 02:00 PM to 09:30 PM (as per one source).
- Ensure the priest’s pooja and rituals align with your chosen time.
- Ensure all required articles (garlands, mangalsutra, pookalam/mandap decorations) are arranged — either via vendors recommended by the temple or your own.
- After the ceremony, the temple may issue a “marriage certificate” or receipt from their side.
- This certificate is not the same as legal registration under the Hindu Marriage Act (see next section).
5. Legal Registration of the Marriage
Even if you have married in the temple, for full legal validity you must register your marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act (or appropriate law). Key points:
- You can get a legal marriage certificate by applying through your local marriage registration office or portal (for example in many states via online portals).
- Documents needed typically include: marriage invitation or proof of ceremony, age proof of both spouses, ID proofs, address proofs, witnesses, etc.
- It is not mandatory to get married in a temple in order to register the marriage — the temple ceremony and legal registration are separate processes.
- Recommendation: Register the marriage soon after the ceremony to avoid administrative or legal complications later.
Pro Tip: Keep the temple-issued certificate or receipt handy when going for registration — it serves as an additional proof of marriage.
6. Common Questions (FAQ)
Q. Can couples of non-Hindu faiths marry at the Thiruverkadu Temple?
A. Most sources indicate the temple mostly allows Hindu marriages. For non-Hindu faiths or inter-faith weddings, you should confirm directly with the temple office.
Q. Can one perform a “love marriage” (without arranged approval) in the temple?
A. Some sources claim yes — but the more reliable source states that “marriages without parents’ acceptance are not allowed here.”
Q. Do I need to book the hall separate from the ritual space?
A. Yes — hall or venue booking (mandap, seating, etc) is separate from the ritual booking. Cost for hall varies.
Q. What if I need to cancel or change the date?
A. The temple may have specific policies for date change or cancellation. Always get this in writing during booking.
- Ensure you meet the age and other eligibility criteria.
- Prepare all required documents (ID, age proof, parents’ ID if applicable).
- Book the hall/venue with the temple well in advance; clarify cost and inclusions.
- Conduct the ceremony with the temple-approved priest and rituals.
- Obtain the temple’s certificate/receipt post-ceremony.
- Register your marriage legally under the Hindu Marriage Act.
- Keep all documents, receipts, invitation cards and certificates safe for future needs.
By following this guide, you’ll be well equipped to navigate the booking and registration at Thiruverkadu Temple with clarity and confidence. Wishing you a blessed beginning!
Author: Vijaya Durga Pemmasani
References & Helpful Links
- Thiruverkadu Temple marriage booking & procedures. [Gotirupati.com article] (https://gotirupati.com/thiruverkadu-temple-marriage-hall-cost-book-procedure/) Our Sanskriti & Gyan
- Thiruverkadu Temple marriage cost and booking guide. [GoVivah.com article] (https://govivah.com/blog/thiruverkadu-temple-marriage-procedure-hall-cost-and-book/) govivah.com
- Thiruverkadu Temple official site – Arulmigu Devi Karumariamman Temple. (https://thiruverkadukarumari.hrce.tn.gov.in/) thiruverkadukarumari.hrce.tn.gov.in
- Guidance on marriage registration under Hindu Marriage Act. (https://lawrato.com/family-legal-advice/marriage-registration-after-marriage-at-any-temple-151451) lawrato.com
- Online marriage registration portal example. (https://regn.py.gov.in/marriage.html) regn.py.gov.in
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