Wed Apr 01 16:01:41 UTC 2026: # Vontimitta Transformed into Ayodhya for Celestial Wedding

The Story:
The Sri Kodandarama temple in Vontimitta, Kadapa district, was transformed into Ayodhya for the ‘Sita Rama Kalyanam’ celestial wedding on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) horticulture department decorated the venue with traditional and exotic flowers, recreating scenes from the Ramayana. The ‘Edurukolu’ ceremony, a pre-wedding ritual where the bride’s family welcomes the groom’s family, was a major attraction.

Priests Srinivas Swamy and Rajesh Swamy officiated the ceremony on behalf of Goddess Sita and Lord Rama, respectively. The event aimed to bring alive the ancient memories of ‘Treta Yuga’ while retaining the richness of Telugu weddings.

Key Points:

  • The ‘Sita Rama Kalyanam’ was held at Sri Kodandarama temple in Vontimitta on April 1, 2026.
  • The TTD horticulture department decorated the venue to resemble Ayodhya.
  • Nearly five tonnes of traditional flowers and 50,000 cut flowers were used for decoration.
  • Around 100 floral experts and 100 staff members worked on the decorations.
  • The ‘Edurukolu’ ceremony was a major attraction.

Key Takeaways:

  • The event highlights the continued importance of religious traditions in Telugu culture.
  • The TTD plays a significant role in organizing and promoting these religious events.
  • The scale of the decorations demonstrates the resources dedicated to these celebrations.

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