Hall allotment Timings: 4.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. (might change from Mandapam to Mandapam).

• Marriage halls are located on Ratnagiri Hill (Hilltop), Annavaram.
• The halls are located at a walkable distance from the main temple; it might take 10 to 15 minutes.
• Simple marriages can be performed without marriage hall booking at Annavaram.

Annavaram Marriage Hall Booking Procedure

1. The bride should be 18 years old or older.
2. The groom should be 21 years old or older.
3. The Bride’s family and Groom’s family should necessarily be Hindus
4. Only Hindu-arranged marriages are allowed at Annavaram Temple.
5. Parents’ presence is a must for the marriage. In the case of a parent’s absence, guardians can perform on their behalf.
6. Kalyana Mandapam booking opens on the 30th day from the date of the marriage.
7. Kalyana Mandapam and two rooms are allowed to be booked on the booking day.
8. Additional rooms can be booked on arrival at the CRO office (subject to availability).
9. Love marriages and interreligious marriages are not allowed.
10. Inter-caste marriages with parents’ acceptance are allowed at Annavaram temple.
11. Small-sized and big-sized Kalyana Mandapams are available at Annavaram.

Required Documents for Annavaram Marriage Hall Booking

1. Bride and Groom’s Aadhar Cards photocopies
2. Bride’s parents’ and groom’s parents’ Aadhar Cards photocopies
3. In the event of the parents’ absence, the death certificate photocopy, along with the guardian’s Aadhar Card photocopies, is required.

For more details, please call or WhatsApp 701-303-3309

Booking is advisable for the marriage halls, as spaces are limited.

Satyanarayana Vratham After Marriage

1. Vratham can be performed inside the marriage hall at one’s own cost
2. Devasthanam conducts Satyanarayana Vratham for a group of pilgrims in slots.

Facilities at Marriage Halls

1. Dining can be arranged outside the function hall or by booking a second marriage hall.
2. Rooms are located in the opposite building
3. The bride and groom’s rooms are not available in most of the marriage halls.
4. Catering services, Purohit, Pooja articles, Sannai Melam, seating arrangements, and other services will be charged additionally.

Annavaram Marriage Hall Booking Details

Devasthanam reserves the right to change the aforementioned Annavaram Marriage Hall capacity and fees as and when necessary.

Annavaram Marriage Registration Procedure

Kindly note that Devasthanam will not provide any marriage receipt for the marriage registration. The Devasthanam will only issue receipts for Marriage Hall reservations.

General Marriage Registration Procedure

1. Newlywed couple’s Aadhar Cards photocopies and 10th mark sheet/birth certificate photocopies
2. Wedding Invitation Card
3. Marriage Photos: 2 No’s
4. Three witnesses, along with their Aadhar Cards photocopies
5. A marriage receipt from the hall manager stating marriage details.

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The words Upa and Nayanam form the word Upanayanam, which means “vision through understanding.” It means the second view, which is called understanding and intelligence. It is also said that Dwijan, the boy for whom the ceremony takes place, will have a second birth. The first birth will be physical, and the second will be taking one closer to wisdom through this ritual.

There are two main parts to it. First, the Yagnopaveetha Dharanam, a three-stranded thread, is put in place. A person is taken to the Brahmman by reciting the Gayathri Mantra into his right ear. This is the second part. His father, whom he refers to as Guru, typically performs this.

Annavaram Upanayanam Cost and Time

Upanayanam Duration: 4 hours before Sumuhurtham and 1 hour

Pooja Location: Small Size Hall ( 50 to 60 members) or Big Size Hall ( 100 to 125 members) capacity

No.of Purohits performing the ritual: 2

Pooja items required for the Upanayanam can be arranged here at Annavaram.

Annavaram Upanayanam Procedure

1. Ganapathi Pooja
2. Punyavachanam
3. Parishath
4. Agni Prathishtapana
5. Homam with Rice Bran
6. Annaprasana
7. Namakaranam
8. Chevulu
9. Panchasakalu
10. Nandi Mukham
11. Ankurarpanam
12. Yagnopavethadharana (Holy thread ceremony)
13. Sumuhurtham
14. Homam will be performed by Child
15. Biksha
16. Brahmachari Bhojanam

The child’s father will be performing the Pooja rituals before the Yagnopavethadharana which is about 4 hours. After Yagnopavethadharana, the child will be performing the Homam for about 1 hour.

What is the Ideal age for Upanayanam?

• For a Brahmin Child: 8th year (Garbhashtami) or before 16th year
• For a Kshatriya Child: 12th or 14th or 16th year
• It is the 16th year for a Vaishya child.

It is advisable to perform Upanayanam (Odugu) before the 16th year.

For more details, Please call or WhatsApp 701-303-3309

Booking is required for the hall upon submitting the required photo ID proofs. Upanayanam usually takes 5 hours to 5 hours and 30 minutes for the complete Pooja process.

Vysya Upanayanam: Auspicious Dates 2023 and 2024

For more details, Please call or WhatsApp at 701-303-3309

A minimum of 7 days of bookings is advisable. for this puja at Annavaram Temple.

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Shastipoorthi can be performed on the year, month, and day that a person turns 60. If this isn’t possible, then an auspicious day is chosen based on the person’s birth chart that falls in the year before they turn sixty. Most of the time, Shastipoorthi takes place when the 60th year ends and the 61st year begins. 120 kalasas puja usually takes 2 days.

Available Halls for Shastipoorthi

Shastipoorthi Duration: 6 to 7 hours. This pooja can be performed in a day or two.

Number of priests performing the Pooja: 2 to 3 members

Annavaram Shastipoorthi Procedure

• Ganapathi Pooja
• Devatha Avahanam
• Kalasthapana
• Mruthyunjaya Homam
• Ayush Homam
• Avabrutha Snanam
• Sathyanarayana Vratham (Optional)
• Followed by Darshan on their own
• Kalasas will be 11/21/27/32/64/120, etc

Puja articles for Shastipoorthi

• Kumkum, 50 g
• Sandal Powder, 1 packet
• Betel Nuts and leaves, Rs. 20
• Incense sticks, 1 packet
• Camphor, 50 g
• Match Box: 1
• Cow Ghee, 1 Kg
• Puja oil, 200 g
• 50 g Honey
• 200 g Jaggery
• 100 g Sugarcandy

Why is Shastipoorthi Pooja required?

Ugraratha Shanti Pooja will be performed during Shastipoorthi. 1st-day Kalasasthapana, 2nd-day Ugraratha Shanti, Ayush Homam, and Avabrutha Sananam will be performed on the 3rd day. It is said that a human can live up to 120 years. After the completion of the first half of life, this pooja will be performed for good health and well-being.

Annavaram Shastipoorthi Benefits

• Good Health
• Peace of Mind
• It is believed that this Pooja Increases One’s life span by 5 years
• Family wellbeing
• Removes disturbances in the family
• Removes financial issues

For more details, Please call or WhatsApp 701-303-3309

A minimum of 7 to 10 days of booking is required for the puja arrangements.

What is the best date for Shastipoorthi?

The date will be finalized in line with the Muhurtham marriage date. The purohit will calculate the date based on the birth star.

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Marriage Hall Timings: 4:00 pm to 4:00 pm (approximate)

Room allotment Timings: 24 hours from the time of check-in.

Annavaram Marriage Package

• Mandapam decoration, Lighting decoration
• Catering services such as Breakfast, Lunch, dinner, and Snacks
• Purohit
• Sannai Melam (Bhaja Bajantrilu): 4 Members
• Seating arrangement
• Flower decoration
• Pooja articles
• Garlands and Flowers
• Bride and Groom’s Marriage Decoration Items.

Please be aware that two distinct providers will handle the decoration and catering services. To book the hall and rooms, the devotee must visit in person. After booking confirmation, we can provide the other essential services.

Annavaram Marriage Hall Booking Procedure

• Aadhar card photocopies are required from the bride, the groom, the bride’s parents, and the groom’s parents.
• The bride must be at least 18 years old.
• The groom must be 21 years and above.
• Parents must be available for the marriage
• In the case of the parents’ absence, the guardian’s photo ID proofs can be submitted along with the parents’ death certificates.
• Only Hindu arranged marriages are allowed
• Two rooms can be booked along with the marriage hall.
• Hall and room booking receipts are mandatory for the allotment.
• The hall and room booking process usually takes 30 to 60 minutes.
• Hall and Room Full rent is to be paid at the time of booking at the CRO office.

For package details, please call or WhatsApp 701-303-3309

Annavaram Marriage Registration

• The bride and groom must submit their photo ID proofs and address proof.
• The bride’s parents and the groom’s parents must provide their photo ID proofs.
• The Devasthanam will only provide the marriage receipt, which can be used for registration at their hometown.
• Three Witnesses’ Photo ID proofs
• Marriage Invitation
• Wedding Photos: 2 are required.

Annavaram Satyanarayana Vratham

Perform this vratham with dedication, and you will receive blessings of wealth, luck, and many other good things in life. Does good things for people and helps them reach their goals in life. This pooja will bring peace, wealth, and work benefits.

Satyanarayana Vratham Timings: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m

This puja is performed daily, irrespective of festival days. All required puja articles will be provided at the ticket cost. We highly prefer Karthika Masam, Pournami days, Panchami, Ekadasi, and Dwadasi for this vratham.

A purohit, also known as a pujari, goes to each seat and makes sure that the Sankalpam (the reason for the vratham along with the performer’s name, gotram, etc.) is read. Thereafter, the purohit stands at the front of the rows The purohit tells the worshipers step-by-step what to do, using mantras and other rules, while they continue to pray as he directs.

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Hall costs vary, starting from Rs. 5,000 onwards

Annavaram Devasthanam Marriage Hall Booking

• The bride must be at least 18 years old.
• The groom must be 21 years and above.
• The bride, groom, bride’s parents, and groom’s parents must be Hindus.
• Only Hindu arranged marriages are performed at this temple.
• Bride’s and Groom’s Aadhar Cards Photocopies
• Bride’s parents and Groom’s parents Aadhar Cards photocopies
• A Lagna Patria photocopy is required for hall booking.
• Two rooms can be booked while the marriage hall is booked.
• Hall Full rent and full room rent to be paid at the time of booking
• Booking a hall and room is allowed on the 30th day.
• The hall’s capacity varies from 50 to 200 members.
• Marriage can be planned even in an open space.
• Online enrollment receipts will be issued after verifying documents.

• Online booking is not available for the marriage halls
• In the case of parents’ absence, the parents’ death certificate and the guardian’s Photo ID proof can be submitted
• A hall receipt can be issued for the marriage registration.
• Marriage registration is not available at Annavaram Devasthanam.

Annavaram Devasthanam marriage halls

The Devasthanam may alter the aforementioned halls’ capacities as necessary.

• Only Hall will be provided at the time of allotment.
• Decoration, catering services, Purohit, Pooja articles, and Bhaja Bajantrilu have to be organized on their own.
• Marriages are performed even before cottages, for which hall booking is not required.
• Simple and grand marriages are available at Devasthanam.
• Parents’/guardians’ presence is a must for the marriage.
• A hall receipt is required for the hall allotment.

The devotee must visit in person to book the hall and rooms at the CRO office.

Marriage Registration Procedure

• Bride’s and Groom’s Two Passport-Size Photos
• Bride and Groom’s Aadhar Cards/Passport Copies
• Bride and Groom’s 10th mark sheet photocopies
• Provide photo ID proofs for three witnesses.
• Marriage Hall receipt from the Devasthanam
• A wedding invitation card has to be submitted for registration.

For other services, please call or WhatsApp 701-303-3309

Marriage registration can be performed in your hometown by submitting the temple receipt.

Note: This site does not take bookings; devotees must go to the temple with ID to book the hall and make other arrangements.

Satyanarayana Vratham after Marriage

Satyanarayana Vratham can be performed after marriage either in the hall or at the Devasthanam Mandapam. Vratham is performed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. A single person or a couple can perform this puja. It is believed that performing this puja will bless you with good things in life.

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Annavaram Kalyana Mandapam Cost, Booking Procedure, and Hall Capacity

Hall allotment timings: 4.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Mandapam Location: Ratnagiri Hill, Annavaram.

Annavaram Kalyana Mandapam Booking

1. Hall booking opens 30 days in advance.
2. The bride must be 18 years and above.
3. The Groom must be 21 years and above.
4. The bride and Groom should necessarily be Hindus
5. Only Hindu-arranged marriages are allowed at Annavaram Devasthanam
6. Love marriages without parents’ acceptance will be ignored.
7. Inter-caste marriages with parents’ acceptance are allowed.
8. Inter-religious marriages are not allowed at Annavaram Devasthanam.
9. Bride Aadhar Card and groom Aadhar Card photocopy required.
10. Bride parents and groom parents’ Aadhar Card photocopies are required.
11. It is advisable to attach Lagna Patrika as well.
12. Hall and room rent are to be paid at the time of booking.
13. Two rooms can be booked along with Mandapam.
14. The devotee has to visit in person to book the marriage hall and rooms.
15. Sathyanarayana Vratham and Darshan have to be booked separately.

Marriage Registration Procedure

1. A receipt will be issued to the newlywed couple after marriage.
2. Marriage Registration is not performed at Annavaram Temple.
3. Marriage Receipt, Wedding Invitation, Two Passport-Size Photos, 10th Classmark List, Bride Aadhar Card Photocopies, and Three Witness Aadhar Card Photocopies are required.
4. Registration can be booked at their hometown using this receipt.

For more details, please call or WhatsApp 701-303-3309

Disclaimer: Please note that we are not providing any bookings on this site; the devotee must visit the temple in person with all the required ID proofs to book the hall and make other arrangements as needed.

Satyanarayana Vratham Charges

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Devasthanam reserves the right to change the capacity and fees of the aforementioned Annavaram Marriage Hall as and when necessary.

Annavaram Marriage Halls Booking

1. A photocopy of the Aadhaar cards for both the bride and groom is required.
2. Photocopies of the Aadhar cards of both the bride’s and groom’s parents are required.
3. A requisition letter is to be attached stating the marriage date and time.
4. Lagna Patrika’s photocopy is required for the marriage date and time reference.
5. 2 AC or non-AC rooms can be booked along with the Mandapam.
6. Additional rooms are subject to availability.
7. A 30-day booking is required, as halls are limited.
8. Only Hindu arranged marriages are allowed at these halls.
9. The bride must be at least 18 years old.
10. The groom must be 21 years and above.
11. Hall receipts can be used for marriage registration.
12. The devotee must visit in person to book the marriage hall and rooms at the CRO office.

For other services, please call or WhatsApp 701-303-3309

Marriage Registration Procedure

1. Wedding Invitation,
2. Two Marriage Photos,
3. 10th Class Certificate from Husband and Wife,
4. Passport Photocopy from Husband and Wife (if available) ,
5. Notary stating the marriage date (if the marriage registration is more than 30 days),
6. Three Witnesses.
7. Marriage Hall Receipt.
8. Please note that registration is not available at Annavaram Devasthanam.

Satyanarayana Vratham

Lord Vishnu is the protector of everything in the world. People believe that Satyanarayana is another form of Lord Vishnu, who is kind and patient. According to the Skanda Purana, Maharshi Narada asked Lord Vishnu how a person could move past their struggles in the terrible time of Kali Yuga. That’s when Lord Vishnu taught him the steps of Satyanarayana Vratham.

Satyanarayana Vratham can be performed on any day and at any time. Puja can help you succeed in any job, bring you joy, and make your business thrive. This puja is usually done right after or on an occasion of joy, like getting married or moving into a new home. It can also be done when someone is successful in business or their job; at social events like weddings, housewarmings, and anniversaries; when children are named; and so on. It is also about being successful in life.

Note: This site does not take bookings; devotees must visit the temple with ID to book the hall and make other arrangements.

Reference Link: timings

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Hall Allotment Timings: 4:00 pm – 2:00 pm. (Might change)

Annavaram Temple Marriage Procedure

1. The bride must be at least 18 years old.
2. The groom must be 21 years and above.
3. A photocopy of the Aadhaar Cards is required from the bride, groom, and their parents.
4. Only Hindu arranged marriages are allowed at these halls.
5. Booking is required, as halls are limited.
6. Booking opens from 30 days onwards.
7. Marriage registration is not available at this temple.
8. Parents/relatives must be present at the time of marriage.
9. The temple trust will not provide the marriage receipt.
10. Marriage hall booking is allowed on all days.
11. Rooms and hall booking are allowed in advance.
12. Devotees can have Darshan/Vratham on their own after marriage.
13. Love marriages without parents’ acceptance are not allowed here.
14. The devotee must visit in person to book the marriage halls and rooms at the CRO office.

Disclaimer: Please note that we are not providing any bookings on this site; the devotee must visit the temple in person with all the required ID proofs to book the hall and make other arrangements as needed.

For other services, please call or WhatsApp 701-303-3309

Devotees usually perform the Satyanarayana Vratham right after marriage.

Place the mandap in the northeast or northeast corner of your home. Clean the mandap with turmeric and kumkum. Place a new cloth on top of it, and then pour rice uniformly on top of that. Get the Kalasham ready.
Place the Sathyanarayana photo and a betel leaf in front of the Kalasham
Put flowers and kumkum on the framed photograph, then carefully set it behind the Kalasham.
Place a piece of sugar on a small plate with a small turmeric Ganesha. This location is for Naivedyam.
Turn on your lamps. Perform the Sankalpam before the puja according to your needs.

Reference Link: timings

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Hall cost varies from Rs. 3000 to Rs. 5000 based on the count.

The Rs. 3000 hall is ideally good for 50-60 members.

The Rs. 5000 marriage hall is suitable for 70 – 100 members.

Devotees usually perform the marriage at the cottages by decorating a small mandap, which is suitable for 10 to 15 members.

Annavaram Marriage Procedure and Booking

1. Simple Marriage includes

1. 2 Tube lights
2. 2 seating stands
3. 40  chairs
4. Purohit
5. Nadaswaram
6. Mantapam Decoration.

2. One is allowed to book two rooms (maximum) as per the Devasthanam guidelines. It might change and is subject to Annavaram Devasthanam.

3. Pre-booking is required for the Marriage Hall and rooms. The devotee must visit in person to book the hall and rooms at the CRO office.

4. Marriage costs vary during peak and off-peak hours.

5. On special days, the above-said rates might go high due to unavailability.

6. Marriage cost differs with marriage hall cost, decoration, number of guests for the marriage, pooja articles, and marriage dates.

7. Booking is required for the Marriage Hall as Annavaram will be heavily crowded on auspicious dates

8. Private marriage halls are also available below the hill. Annavaram Devasthanam can accommodate as many marriages on the hilltop.

9. Devotees usually participate in Satyanarayana Vratham post-marriage. During marriage dates, Vratham will be available from 3 am onward.

10. Marriage hall booking requires an Aadhaar card and 10th-class certificates for address and age proofs from the bride, groom, and their parents.

Satyanarayana Vratham timings: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more details on services, please call or WhatsApp 701-303-3309

Place the mandap in the northeast or northeast corner of your home. Clean the mandap with turmeric and kumkum. Place a new cloth on top of it, and then pour rice uniformly on top of that. Prepare the Kalasham ready.
Place the Sathyanarayana photo and a betel leaf in front of the kalasham.
Put flowers and kumkum on the framed photograph, then carefully set it behind the Kalasham.
Place a piece of sugar on a small plate with a small turmeric Ganesha. This activity is for Naivedyam.
Turn on your lamps. Perform the Sankalpam before the puja according to your needs.

Note: This site does not take bookings; devotees must go to the temple with ID to book the hall and make other arrangements.

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Kalyanam and Vratham will not be affected during Brahmotsavam days. Satya Narayana Vratham and Kalyanam will be performed daily. Devotees can watch the Utsava deities procession during these days.

6th May will be heavily crowded as Satyadeva Kalyanam will be performed inside Mantap. Devotees can participate in this grand event.

Reference Link: details

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