Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Guruvayoor Temple Sets Record With 416 Marriages In One Day
Guruvayoor Temple in Kerala held 416 weddings in one day.
The weddings happened on the first Sunday of the Malayalam month called Chingam.
Many people believe this day brings good luck and prosperity.
The ceremonies began early in the morning and continued until midday.
This was more weddings than the temple’s previous record of 334.
Couples came from different places, including outside Kerala.
They wanted blessings for their married lives.
The event was described as a major celebration of love and tradition.
Guruvayoor Temple solemnised 416 marriages on the first Sunday of Malayalam Chingam.
The total surpassed the temple’s earlier record of 334 marriages.
Wedding ceremonies took place from 4:10 a.m. until 12:45 p.m.
The first Sunday of Chingam is considered auspicious and associated with prosperity.
Many couples reportedly work outside Kerala or are non-resident Indians.
- Who
- 416 couples were married at Guruvayoor Temple.
- What
- The temple conducted 416 marriages, setting a new record above the previous total of 334.
- When
- On the first Sunday of the Malayalam Chingam month; ceremonies ran from 4:10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
- Where
- Guruvayoor Temple in Thrissur district, Kerala.
- Why
- The first Sunday of Chingam is considered auspicious and is believed to bring prosperity.
- Marriages conducted
- 416
- Previous record
- 334 marriages
- Ceremony start
- 4:10 a.m.
- Ceremony end
- 12:45 p.m.
- Occasion
- First Sunday of Malayalam Chingam
- Location
- Guruvayoor Temple, Thrissur district, Kerala
- Reported youth unemployment rate
- 29.9% among Kerala’s 15-to-29 age group