Priests conducting the ‘Sita Rama Kalyanam’ celestial wedding at ‘Kalyana Vedika’ in Vontimitta in Kadapa district on Wednesday. | Photo credit: BY ARRANGEMENT
Vontimitta transformed into Ayodhya, the capital of the ancient kingdom of Koshala, for the ‘Sita Rama Kalyanam’, a divine wedding ceremony held at the Sri Kodandarama temple on Wednesday.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Horticulture Department (TTD) renovated the venue and decorated the ‘Kalyana Vedika’ (wedding platform) by reviving the ancient memories of the ‘Treta Yuga’ and preserving the richness of Telugu weddings.
The ‘Dasavataram’ setting and an acrylic painting of Ramayana scenes became a special attraction at the venue. The place was decorated with sugarcane, delicate coconut flowers, plantain shoots, mango leaves, among other exotic flowers like heliconia, blue orchid, red anthurium.
“Nearly five tonnes of traditional flowers and 50,000 cut flowers were used to decorate the entire temple premises, employing the services of nearly 100 floral experts and another 100 staff,” said P. Srinivasulu, Deputy Director, Horticulture Department, TTD.
‘Edurukola’ attracts devotees
Meanwhile, the ‘Edurukolu’ ceremony as part of the wedding festivities turned out to be the main attraction.
Essentially a pre-wedding ritual, Edurukolu is part of an elaborate Telugu wedding ceremony where the bride’s family extends a traditional and exciting feast to the groom and his family members at the wedding venue. The meeting of two families, marked by the exchange of garlands, serves as a joyful and festive introduction, often with playful banter.
Temple priests Srinivas Swamy and Rajesh Swamy participated on behalf of Goddess Sita and Lord Rama and conducted the ceremony colorfully.
Published – 01 Apr 2026 20:41 IST
