Wedding carnival in Keralam’s Guruvayur: 367 couples tie the knot in a single day
Devaswom staff, police and civic authorities join hands to ensure another smooth Sunday of mass weddings at the temple town
In the temple town of Guruvayur, Kerala, a record-breaking day of weddings unfolded on August 30, 2026. At the Sreekrishna Temple, 367 couples exchanged vows, marking the highest number of marriages in a single day. The Devaswom, police, and government agencies worked seamlessly to ensure a smooth process, from early morning until 1 p.m. Devaswom chairman A.V.
Gopinath and administrator S. Harigopal took the lead, coordinating with Devaswom employees and police personnel. Schools were closed for Onam holidays, and the temple saw a heavy influx of devotees for darshan, adding to the challenge. A special passage was created for devotees seeking darshan, with the route opened from the East Nada through the Melpathur Auditorium.
Wedding ceremonies commenced at 4 a.m., with all six marriage mandapams functioning without a break. By 11:10 a.m., 362 of the 372 scheduled marriages were completed, rising to 367 by 1 p.m. with spot bookings. The police managed traffic and crowd control, while the municipality added staff for marriage registrations. The collective effort turned the overwhelming rush into a grand and orderly kalyanappooram, showcasing meticulous planning and coordination.
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