Srinivasa Kalyanam Enthralls Denizens of New Jersey

NEW JERSEY, 21 November 2016: As a part of the prestigious programme TTD had embarked on a few years ago to provide an opportunity to all those in the country to witness the celestial wedding (Kalyanothsavam) of Lord Venkateswara sitting right in their native places, the TTD performed the Srinivasa Kalyanam’ at New Jersey in US on Sunday evening.

The elaborate kalyanam performed by a battery of priests from TTD in the Guruvayurappan temple premises in NJ lasted for over two hours and was marked by religious fervour. The celestial wedding began with Punyahavachanam followed by Edurkolu, Pubantata, Vastra Samarpana, Sankalpam, Kalyanam and concluded with special harati marking the successful completion of the divine wedding.

Tens of hundreds of devotees took part in this celestial fete and were enthralled by the dazzling beauty of the deities, Lord Malayappa Swamy and His two Consorts – Sridevi and Bhudevi. 

TTD Trust Board Chief Dr Ch Krishnamurthy and others were also present.