About Vivaham (Hindu Marriage)
About this puja
A Hindu wedding unites the couple before the sacred fire: the bride is given away (kanyadana), the mangalasutra is tied, the groom takes her hand (panigrahana) and they take seven steps together (saptapadi). Our pandits follow both families' customs — Kashi yatre, jeerige-bella, pheras, sindoor — as each family wishes.
Why families book it
- A complete Vedic wedding in your tradition
- Experienced pandits who explain each step
- Agni's and the devatas' blessing on the marriage
Good times to do it
- A vivaha muhurta from both horoscopes
- Outside Adhika masa and other closed periods
What the pandit does
- Ganapati puja, Punyahavachana and Gowri puja
- Kashi yatre and vara puja, where followed
- Kanyadana
- Mangalya dharana
- Panigrahana and saptapadi around the fire
- Arundhati darshana and blessings
Vivaham (Hindu Marriage) samagri list
- Mangalsutra and toe rings
- Homam samagri and homa kundam
- Kalashams, coconuts and betel leaves
- Rice, turmeric, kumkum and akshinthalu
- Garlands, flowers and new clothes
- Jeelakarra-bellam or as per custom
Do’s and don’ts
Please do
- Book a month ahead; two or three pandits are needed
- Share both families' customs and gotras
Best avoided
Hindu Marriage near you
Read the full guide to Hindu Marriage — meaning, vidhi, samagri, best time and cost — or see local details for your city.
Questions devotees ask us
How much does Vivaham (Hindu Marriage) cost?
Vivaham (Hindu Marriage) with a verified Stuti Mandir pandit starts from ₹21,000 as pandit dakshina, for about 3 to 5 hours (main ceremony). The price can be a little higher outside the metro cities, live video pujas cost less than a home visit, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
Can you send pandits who know both families' traditions?
Yes. Tell us each family's language and customs and we assign pandits who know them.
Does the price cover the whole wedding?
It is the pandits' dakshina for the main ceremony. Pre-wedding rites like haldi, mehendi or Snataka can be added.