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TTD Kalayana Mandapam Booking Details

Shiva Venkateswara Sharma Sep 24, 2019 Updated Jul 6, 2026 6 min read

TTD Kalyana Mandapam Booking: How the Halls Are Allotted

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) runs a large network of Kalyana Mandapams (marriage and function halls) across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and other states, and it also conducts free Hindu marriages at the dedicated Kalyana Vedika in Tirumala. In short: the paid function halls are allotted online through TTD’s official portal on a first-come, first-served basis against a fixed service charge that depends on the town where the hall is located, while the free Tirumala marriage scheme is a separate facility with its own eligibility rules and registration process. Everything below is drawn from TTD’s own published pages, and the only place you should complete any booking is the official TTD portal.

Two Different TTD Facilities — Don’t Confuse Them

People searching for “TTD Kalyana Mandapam booking” are usually looking for one of two things, so it helps to separate them at the start:

  • TTD Kalyana Mandapams — general-purpose function halls that TTD has built in many cities and towns. Hindu religious, cultural and social organisations, as well as families, can reserve these for weddings and allied ceremonies for a modest service charge.
  • Tirumala Kalyana Vedika — a specific hall on Papavinasanam Road in Tirumala where TTD conducts free Hindu marriages under a devotional scheme. This is not a rental hall; it is a facility with fixed eligibility and a limited daily slot count.

TTD Kalyana Mandapam Service Charges

TTD publishes a single, uniform service-charge structure for its Kalyana Mandapams based on the type of town in which each hall stands. According to TTD’s official Kalyana Mandapams page, the charges are as follows:

Location categoryService charge
CorporationsRs. 5,000
District HeadquartersRs. 4,000
MunicipalitiesRs. 2,000
Mandals (Big Kalyana Mandapams)Rs. 1,500
MandalsRs. 1,000
Other smaller placesRs. 500
Each portion at Dwaraka TirumalaRs. 250

TTD also notes that separate service charges apply for its halls at Hyderabad and Bangalore, which are not covered by the table above. The full, current list of hall locations across states and metros — including Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, New Delhi and Puducherry — is maintained on TTD’s official site and is the correct place to check whether a hall exists in your town.

How a TTD Kalyana Mandapam Is Allotted

Allotment of these function halls is handled through TTD’s official online portal rather than at the counter alone. The broad process, as reflected on TTD’s channels, is:

  • Create or sign in to a user account on the official TTD portal.
  • Select the State, District, City and specific hall location, then choose your function date to see availability.
  • Halls are generally offered for a booking window running from a few months ahead down to close to the date; families are advised to inspect the hall in person before confirming.
  • The service charge and any security deposit are payable as required, and electricity is charged separately based on actual usage on the day of the function.

Exact advance-booking windows, deposit amounts and per-hall rules vary by location and are periodically revised, so treat the figures above as indicative and confirm the current terms for your chosen hall on the official portal before you plan around them.

Functions Permitted at a TTD Kalyana Mandapam

TTD permits ceremonies performed strictly in keeping with Hindu tradition. Commonly allowed functions include:

  • Marriage (Kalyanam)
  • Engagement and Reception
  • Upanayanam (thread ceremony)
  • Barasala, Namakaranam and Annaprasana
  • Shashti Poorthi (60th-year celebration)
  • Satyanarayana Vratham

Tirumala Kalyana Vedika — Free Hindu Marriages

Separate from the paid halls, TTD has been conducting free Hindu marriages at the Kalyana Vedika on Papavinasanam Road, Tirumala, since 25 April 2016. Under this scheme TTD provides the priest, mangala vadyam (auspicious music), turmeric, kumkum and the kalyana kankanams at no cost; the couple brings the remaining marriage materials themselves.

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Registration is done online by selecting the E-Kalyana Vedika service on the official TTD portal, accepting the terms, choosing an available muhurtham (auspicious) date and entering the bride’s and groom’s details to receive a reservation slip. The maximum advance period for a marriage slot is 90 days. Registered couples are asked to report and confirm their slot at the Tirumala office ahead of the ceremony (reported as several hours in advance).

Eligibility for the Free Marriage Scheme

  • Both bride and bridegroom must belong to the Hindu religion.
  • The bride must have completed 18 years and the bridegroom 21 years as on the date of marriage.
  • The scheme is intended for arranged marriages with mutual family consent; second marriages are not entertained under it.
  • Documents typically sought include Aadhaar cards of the couple and parents and age proof such as a birth certificate or SSC memo. Because document and certificate requirements are updated from time to time, confirm the exact current list on the official portal.

Subject to availability, couples using the free Kalyana Vedika may be offered a nominally priced room for a night’s stay through the concerned TTD office; this is not guaranteed and is arranged on the spot.

Marriage Halls, Cottages and Guest Houses at Tirumala

TTD also lists guest houses and cottages at Tirumala — such as Sri Venkateswara Guest House suites, special-type cottages, Narayanagiri guest houses and Srivari Kuteer — that families sometimes use around a function. These are accommodation units with their own tariffs and availability, and are handled through TTD’s accommodation booking, which is again on the official portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the TTD Kalyana Mandapam the same as the free Tirumala marriage scheme?

No. The Kalyana Mandapams are paid function halls in various towns allotted for a service charge. The Tirumala Kalyana Vedika is a separate facility where TTD conducts free Hindu marriages under a devotional scheme with its own eligibility rules.

How much does a TTD Kalyana Mandapam cost?

The service charge depends on the town: Rs. 5,000 in corporations, Rs. 4,000 in district headquarters, Rs. 2,000 in municipalities, Rs. 1,500 or Rs. 1,000 in mandals, and Rs. 500 in smaller places, per TTD’s official page. Halls at Hyderabad and Bangalore carry separate charges, and electricity is billed on usage.

How far in advance can I reserve a hall or a free-marriage slot?

For the free Tirumala Kalyana Vedika, the maximum advance registration period is 90 days. For the general Kalyana Mandapams, booking windows vary by hall, so confirm the current window for your chosen location on the official portal.

Who is eligible for a free marriage at the Tirumala Kalyana Vedika?

Both partners must be Hindus, with the bride at least 18 and the groom at least 21 on the wedding date. It is meant for arranged marriages with family consent, and the couple must submit identity and age documents as required.

What ceremonies are allowed in a TTD Kalyana Mandapam?

Weddings, engagements, receptions, upanayanam, barasala, namakaranam, annaprasana, shashti poorthi and Satyanarayana vratham — all conducted in line with Hindu tradition.

Where should I actually complete the booking?

Only on TTD’s official portal at ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in and the information pages on tirumala.org. Avoid third-party sites that claim to reserve halls on your behalf.

Sources & Last Verified (July 2026)

tirumalatirupationline.com is an independent pilgrim-information guide. It is not affiliated with, partnered with, or endorsed by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) or any government body. Charges, eligibility rules and booking windows are revised by TTD from time to time, so always confirm the latest details on the official portal before planning your function.

Last reviewed: July 6, 2026

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Shiva Venkateswara Sharma

Shiva Venkateswara is the founding editor of Tirumala Tirupati Online. With over 8 years of dedicated coverage of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) and the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, he has personally completed pilgrimages to Tirumala 50+ times, walking the Alipiri and Srivari Mettu footpaths, observing every major arjitha seva, and touring every guest house, mutt, and accommodation block in both Tirumala and Tirupati. His on-the-ground reporting drives the site's day-by-day darshan-status updates, room-availability charts, and festival schedules.His coverage spans TTD darshan procedures (Sarva Darshan, ₹300 Special Entry, SSD tokens, Srivani Trust, Divya Darshan, Supatham VIP), accommodation booking (online quota, CRO walk-ins, all major mutts and choultries), sevas (Arjitha, Daily, Weekly), and broader South Indian temple traditions including Srikalahasti, Bhadrachalam, Tiruchanur, Kanchipuram, Madurai, and the Char Dham circuit. He has interviewed senior TTD staff, peetadhipathis, and tour operators to verify the booking processes, timings, and pricing documented on the site.He launched Tirumala Tirupati Online on August 15, 2017 with the goal of giving Indian and NRI devotees a single trusted source for darshan information that previously lived only in Telugu pamphlets, regional newspapers, and word-of-mouth. The site now publishes daily updates across 2,900+ guides reaching pilgrims in English, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi.Editorial standards: every booking process, timing, and price published on the site is cross-verified against the official TTD portal (tirupatibalaji.ap.gov.in) and TTD-issued circulars before publication. Reader-reported errors are corrected within 24 hours. The site does not accept paid placements for booking-related content; AdSense advertising is disclosed per Google policy. Affiliate links use rel="sponsored noopener".Contact: editor@tirumalatirupationline.com. Connect on X (Twitter) @tirumalatirupati and Facebook @tirumalatirupationline.

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4 Responses

  1. Ashwini avatar Ashwini says:

    When bangaru thirupathi ttd kalyana matapa opens

  2. tejasri avatar tejasri says:

    ttd kalyana madapam DJ allowed?

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