Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Auspicious Wedding Dates Drive Venue Demand in Visakhapatnam
Many families in Visakhapatnam are planning weddings on dates believed to be lucky.
Because several lucky dates are close together, wedding halls and resorts are very busy.
Families are booking places months ahead so they do not lose their preferred venue.
Weddings are also becoming more elaborate than they were in the past.
People are arranging themed decorations, special clothing and several different ceremonies.
Photos and videos, including pre-wedding shoots, are important parts of many celebrations.
An astrologer said August 28, 30 and 31 and September 3 to 5 are especially favorable dates.
Some later periods, including September 12 onward and October 19 to 29, are considered unsuitable for weddings.
Auspicious dates during Sravana masam have sharply increased demand for wedding halls, resorts and banquet venues in Visakhapatnam.
Event managers are handling increasingly elaborate weddings featuring pre-wedding events, Sangeeth ceremonies, receptions, themed décor and dress codes.
Families are spending heavily on venues, wedding photography, videos and pre-wedding shoots.
Many families are booking kalyana mandapams months in advance because venues fill quickly during the wedding season.
August 28, 30 and 31 and September 3 to 5 are described as especially auspicious marriage dates, while other periods are considered unfavorable.
- Who
- Families planning Hindu weddings, wedding venues, event managers, caterers and astrologer Rambhatla Venkataraya Sharma.
- What
- Demand has increased for kalyana mandapams, resorts and banquet halls as auspicious wedding dates approach.
- When
- The busiest dates include August 28, 30 and 31 and September 3 to 5; September 12 onward and October 19 to 29 are described as unfavorable periods.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, particularly wedding venues and surrounding streets.
- Why
- Several dates in Sravana masam are considered auspicious for marriage, prompting families to arrange elaborate ceremonies and book venues early.
- Location
- Visakhapatnam
- Main demand
- Kalyana mandapams, resorts and banquet halls
- Auspicious dates
- August 28, 30 and 31 and September 3 to 5
- Unfavorable periods
- Shoonya masam begins September 12; Shukra moodam is October 19 to 29
- Wedding services
- Pre-wedding events, Sangeeth, wedding ceremonies, receptions, photography and videos
- Booking trend
- Many families reserve venues months in advance
- Local activity
- Wedding processions and baraat create high-decibel activity around venues