Hindu Wedding (Vivaham) in Dallas, Tulsa & Bentonville
Also known as Vivaham, Kalyanam, Telugu wedding, Hindu marriage ceremony
A Hindu wedding unites two families through Vedic rituals that are thousands of years old. Sri Shyam Sharma conducts Telugu and South Indian weddings and adapts the ceremony to each family's traditions.
Key rituals include Ganapati Pooja, Kanyadanam, Mangalya Dharanam, Talambralu, Saptapadi and Agni pradakshina, with explanations in English so that guests can follow along.
Duration
Typically 2.5 to 4 hours for the main ceremony; pre-wedding rituals are separate
When it is performed
On a wedding muhurtham chosen from both partners' nakshatras and the panchangam.
Language
Sanskrit mantras with explanations in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil or English
What is included
- Wedding muhurtham guidance from both nakshatras
- Snatakam / pre-wedding rituals on request
- Ganapati Pooja, Gowri Pooja and Kanyadanam
- Mangalya Dharanam, Talambralu and Saptapadi
- English explanations for guests
Dakshina (price)
Dakshina depends on the ceremony, the number of homams, location and travel distance. Sri Shyam Sharma confirms the exact amount on a quick call or WhatsApp before your booking — no hidden charges.
Available combinations
- Hindu Wedding
- Sri Shivaparvati Kalyanam
- Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam
- Sri Venkateswara Kalyanam
Hindu Wedding (Vivaham) samagri (pooja items list)
Hindu Wedding (Vivaham) — frequently asked questions
Can you perform a wedding at a venue or hotel?
Yes. Weddings can be performed at homes, temples, banquet halls and hotels. We coordinate with the venue about the homam fire.
Do you help choose the wedding muhurtham?
Yes. Share both partners' birth details or nakshatras and Sri Shyam Sharma will suggest suitable muhurthams.
Can the ceremony be shortened?
The essential rituals can be completed in a shorter format for venue time limits. Discuss your timeline when booking.
Do you perform inter-community or fusion weddings?
Yes, with respect to both families' customs. Talk to Sri Shyam Sharma about the rituals you want to include.
Areas served
- Hindu priest in Dallas, TX — Plano, Frisco, Irving
- Hindu priest in Tulsa, OK — Broken Arrow, Owasso, Jenks
- Hindu priest in Bentonville, AR — Rogers, Fayetteville, Springdale
Performed by Sri Shyam Sharma. Online ceremonies are available anywhere in the USA.