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Triyuginarayan temple wedding
Marry at the Himalayan temple where Shiva and Parvati are believed to have wed, beside a fire that has burned since. We arrange the pandit, stays, meals and cars, and stay with you until you’re home.
- 1,980 maltitude
- RudraprayagUttarakhand
- 12 kmfrom Sonprayag
- Dehradunnearest airport
Triyuginarayan
1,980 m · Rudraprayag
Where Shiva and Parvati are believed to have married
Tradition holds that Shiva married Parvati at Triyuginarayan, with Vishnu standing as Parvati’s brother and Brahma as the priest.
In front of the temple burns the Akhand Dhuni, a fire believed to have been lit for that wedding and kept alight ever since. Couples take their pheras at the sacred fire, and many families take a little of its ash home as prasad.
The temple is a stone Himalayan shrine to Vishnu, in the style of Kedarnath, set in a small village at 1,980 m. The sacred kunds nearby are named after Brahma, Vishnu, Rudra and Saraswati.
A Vedic ceremony
Conducted by a local priest
Family at your side
Parents or guardians present
Simple by custom
No DJs or loud music
Choose the size of your wedding
Every package includes the same planning and care. Pick the one closest to your guest list, and your consultant tailors it.
Priced for your date and guest count. Get your price
In every package
What we arrange for you
Six things we take care of end to end. Anything else is listed separately, so nothing is vague.
Pandit and samagri
A local priest for the Vedic ceremony and everything the rituals need.
Temple booking help
We coordinate your date and ceremony time with the priests at the temple.
Stays near the temple
Rooms for your group in stays around Triyuginarayan, Sitapur, Sonprayag or Guptkashi.
Vegetarian meals
Meals for your group through the stay.
Transport
Cars from Dehradun or Haridwar and back, and between the stays and the temple.
Legal registration help
We guide you through registering the marriage after the ceremony.
Not in the package
- Decoration and flowers
- Photography and video
- Haldi, mehndi and sangeet functions
- Travel to Dehradun or Haridwar
Get your price
Four taps to an itemised quote
Each answer is a line on your quote. Temple and priest dakshina are paid at local rates; everything else follows your choices.
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The journey
A day’s climb into the Kedar valley
About 220 km from Rishikesh, rising from 370 m to 1,980 m. Worth knowing if parents are coming.
Rishikesh370 m
Start here from Dehradun or Haridwar
Devprayag830 m
Where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi meet
Rudraprayag895 m
District town on the Alaknanda
Guptkashi1,320 m
Most of the larger stays are here
Sonprayag1,830 m
About 6 to 7 hours from Rishikesh
Triyuginarayan1,980 m
About 12 km uphill from Sonprayag
A typical three days
Two nights in the hills. Add a day for Kedarnath or a slower return; your consultant adjusts the plan.
Photo: Ankush85Day
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CC BY-SA 4.0Drive into the hills
- 7 to 8 hours on the road
- Night near the temple
Early morning
Leave Dehradun, Rishikesh or Haridwar
Afternoon
Tea stops at Devprayag and Rudraprayag
Evening
Check in and meet the pandit
Photo: Shaq774Day
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CC BY-SA 4.0The wedding
- At 1,980 m
- Pheras at the sacred fire
Morning
Get ready and walk to the temple together
Ceremony
Vedic rituals and pheras at the sacred fire
Afternoon
Family meal and rest
Photo: Rohit SharmaDay
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CC BY-SA 4.0Drive home
- 7 to 8 hours on the road
- Add a day if you like
After breakfast
Start the drive back down the valley
Evening
Reach Dehradun, Rishikesh or Haridwar
Optional
Stay on for Kedarnath or a slower return
The temple ceremony and the legal marriage are two steps
Step 1 · At the temple
The Vedic wedding
- Pheras at the sacred fire, with your families around you
- We arrange the pandit and samagri
- We set the timing with the temple priests
Step 2 · Within 60 days
Legal registration
- The temple doesn’t issue a legal certificate
- Register under Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code on ucc.uk.gov.in
- We guide you through the application
Documents checklist
Tick things off as you gather them. This page remembers your ticks on this device.
This is the usual list. Requirements can change, so your consultant confirms the current list for your date.
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When to go
Mountain weather decides a lot. We plan a buffer day and tell you the backup plan before you book.
- JanSnow and cold
- FebSnow and cold
- MarCool
- AprBest months
- MayBest months
- JunBest months
- JulMonsoon
- AugMonsoon
- SepBest months
- OctBest months
- NovBest months
- DecSnow and cold
From late April to mid November, the Kedarnath yatra fills stays around Guptkashi and Sonprayag. Book early if your date falls then.
Travelling with parents and grandparents
Bringing elders
Short walks
Stays with short walks and ground-floor rooms where we can.
Cold nights
Nights are cold even in summer at 1,980 m. Pack warm layers for everyone.
Basic medical care
Facilities nearby are basic. Larger hospitals are in Guptkashi and Rudraprayag.
Daylight drives
The last stretch is steep and narrow. We drive in daylight with rest stops.
Honest limits
What we can’t promise
Your date depends on the priests
Muhurat and ceremony times are set locally. Popular dates fill months ahead, so tell us early.
Weather can change plans
Snow in winter and landslides in the monsoon can close the road. We plan a buffer day and tell you the backup before you book.
It’s a small village temple
The courtyard is small and facilities are basic. Local custom keeps weddings simple, without DJs or loud music.
Signal is patchy
Mobile coverage is weak in places. Your consultant shares the plan in writing before you leave.
Questions couples ask
Last updated October 2026.
Can anyone get married at Triyuginarayan temple?
Couples marry here in a Vedic ceremony conducted by local priests, with parents or guardians present. We confirm the current requirements with the priests for your date.
Is a Triyuginarayan temple wedding legally valid?
The temple ceremony is a religious wedding. For a legal record you register the marriage separately. In Uttarakhand, marriages are registered under the Uniform Civil Code on ucc.uk.gov.in within 60 days, and we guide you through it.
What documents do we need?
Usually photo ID and age proof for the bride and groom, passport-size photos, witnesses with ID, and parents or guardians present. We confirm the current list for your date.
What is the best time for a Triyuginarayan wedding?
April to June and September to November. Avoid July and August, when monsoon landslides can block the road. December to February brings snow and cold.
How do we reach Triyuginarayan?
Fly to Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun or take a train to Rishikesh or Haridwar, then drive via Devprayag, Rudraprayag and Guptkashi to Sonprayag. The temple is about 12 km by road from Sonprayag.
How many guests can attend?
Weddings here are usually small because the courtyard is small. We plan packages for up to 15, 40 or 100 guests and work out the ceremony with the priests.
What does the package cost?
It depends on your date, guest count, stays and transport. Temple and priest dakshina are paid at local rates. Your consultant sends an itemised quote before you pay.
Is it suitable for elderly parents?
Yes, with planning. The temple is at 1,980 m and nights are cold. We choose stays with short walks, plan daylight drives and keep the schedule unhurried.
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Tell us your date and guest count
One consultant plans your wedding with the priests, books the stays and cars, and stays with you until you’re home.
Photos from Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 4.0: Ankush85, Shaq774, Naresh Balakrishnan, Shrvn.K, Rohit Sharma. Temple timings and facts as of October 2026; we confirm details for your date.