Triyugi Narayan Temple Marriage

Triyugi Narayan Temple Marriage Procedure and Booking Details

Triyuginarayan Temple: The Wedding Place of Shiva and Parvati
There is a story related to the history of the Triyuginarayan temple. Triyuginarayan Temple is the place where Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva were tied into matrimony. There is an Agni-Kund in front of the temple, popularly known as Akhand Dhuni. It is the fireplace where Lord Shiva married Goddess Parvati. The fire is said to have been lit on the wedding day of Lord Shiva and Parvati and has not been extinguished till now.
Blessings of Lord Vishnu: It is also believed that Lord Vishnu witnessed this holy ceremony of exchanging vows between Shiva and Parvati. Lord Vishnu acted as Parvati’s brother, while Lord Brahma played the role of a priest.

Wedding Process and Rituals at Triyugi Narayan

1. Bath from Holy Kund:
Before marriage, the couples need to take a bath in the water of three holy kunds: Rudra kund, Brahma kund, and Vishnu kund. It is believed that Shiva and Parvati also took a bath in the water of these three pools before their marriage.

2. Seven Rounds Around Akhand Dhuni:
‘Akhand’ means ‘perpetual’ and ‘Dhuni’ means ‘flame’. Akhand Dhuni is an eternally burning flame present in the temple around which Lord Shiva and Parvati took seven rounds of marriage. The couples also take seven rounds around that pious fire amidst the Vedic mantras, reciting specific vows in each round.

3. Offerings of wood or samidha
The word ‘Tri Yug’ means three ages. It is believed that devotees are offering wood to the fireplace of this temple for three Yugas. During a marriage, couples also add samidha (offerings of wood) to this eternal flame in front of the temple and collect the ashes as blessings.

TEMPLE COST FOR MARRIAGES:

• Marriages are a very expensive affair since the temple offers a humble and simple Indian wedding complete with all the holy rituals. It costs around 40% to 30% less than what a normal banquet or hotel charges for the same.

BEST TIME TO GET MARRIED AT TRIYUGINARAYAN

• The best time to visit Triyuginarayan is between October and March (the winter season) and April and June (the summer season). Also, the temperature and weather at Triyuginarayan remain between 0°C and -15°C in winter (October to March) and between 20°C and 36°C in summer (April to September).
TIMINGS OF TRIYUGAINARAYAN FOR TEMPLE WEDDING:
The timings of Triyuginarayan Temple are 7 AM to 2 PM (morning) and 4 PM to 8 PM (evening).

Triyugi Narayan Temple Marriage Procedure

• The bride must be 18 years of age or older.
• The groom must be 21 years of age or older.
• Anyone can get married at Triyuginarayan Temple.
• Parents’ or relatives’ presence is not mandatory.
• Marriage happens outside the temple
• Love marriages are also allowed in this temple.
The temple authorities will issue a receipt with the specifics of the marriage.
• The marriage certificate will be given in handwriting.

Required Documents for Triyugi Narayan Temple Marriage

• wedding invitation
• Temple marriage receipts
• Aadhar card photocopies or Passport photocopies
• Birth certificate photocopies for age proof

How do I reach Triyugi Narayan Temple?

• Air:
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant (244 km), which is located in Dehradun.
• Train:
The nearest railway station is Rishikesh (261 km away from the temple).
• Road:
The temple is 12 km away from Sonprayag, which connects well to other places by road. One can also access the temple by trekking.