Srinivasa Kalyanam — also known as Venkateshwara Kalyanam or Balaji Kalyanam — re-enacts the divine wedding of Lord Venkateshwara (Srinivasa) and Goddess Padmavati. Performing it at home or in your community invokes marital harmony, prosperity, progeny, and the removal of obstacles, and is considered especially auspicious for families and newly married couples.
Significance of Srinivasa Kalyanam
It is believed that witnessing and sponsoring the Lord’s celestial wedding brings the same blessings as attending a wedding in the divine court — wealth (Lakshmi kataksham), harmony between couples, and fulfilment of sincere wishes. It is popular during Shravana masam, on Fridays, and for milestones like anniversaries and new ventures.
Srinivasa Kalyanam vidhi (step-by-step)
- 1Vishvaksena Pooja and Punyahavachanam to purify the space and remove obstacles.
- 2Raksha Bandhanam (Kankana Dharana) — tying the protective sacred thread.
- 3Alankaram of the idols of Srinivasa and Padmavati (the priest brings and decorates the idols).
- 4The Kalyanam — the celestial wedding rituals with Mangalyadharana.
- 5Archana and Mangala Sasanam, followed by Maha Ashirvachanam and prasadam.
What is included
- Performed by a team of 3 experienced priests
- The priest brings the idols and does the alankaram, and takes them back afterwards
- At your home or online over live video
- Pooja samagri is arranged by the family (a checklist is shared after booking)
Use the Vediika Muhurtham finder to shortlist an auspicious date, and a verified pandit can confirm the best one before you book.
Is Srinivasa Kalyanam the same as Venkateshwara Kalyanam?
Yes — Srinivasa, Venkateshwara and Balaji are names of the same Lord, so Srinivasa Kalyanam and Venkateshwara Kalyanam are the same ceremony.
Who brings the idols for the kalyanam?
The priest brings the idols of Srinivasa and Padmavati, performs the alankaram, and takes them back after the ceremony.
How long does Srinivasa Kalyanam take?
About 4 to 4.5 hours including the idol alankaram, performed by 3 priests.
Can it be done online?
Yes — it can be performed at your home or online over a live video call.