Kadali-Kumbha Vivaha

Kadali-Kumbha Vivaha

Kadali Vivaha for males and Kumbha Vivaha for females are traditional Vedic rituals performed to resolve marriage-related issues due to manglik dosha or kuja dosha and bring spiritual harmony to individuals facing challenges in relationships. These ceremonies are particularly significant in Gokarna, a spiritually enriched town with deep connections to Lord Shiva and known for its sacred Gokarna Temple. These rituals are believed to appease the planetary influences that hinder marriage prospects or cause marital difficulties.

Kadali Vivaha (for males) involves the symbolic marriage of a male to a banana tree (Kadali), which is considered auspicious and representative of prosperity, fertility, and spiritual growth. Kumbha Vivaha (for females) is the symbolic marriage of a female to a sacred pot (Kumbha), which represents fertility, abundance, and divine blessings. These rituals are conducted by experienced priests, who perform detailed prayers, chant mantras, and offer sacred items like flowers, fruits, milk, and grains. The rituals aim to remove obstacles caused by astrological doshas and enhance the individual’s prospects for a happy and prosperous marriage.

Benefits of Kadali Vivaha and Kumbha Vivaha include the resolution of marriage delays, overcoming relationship obstacles, increasing the chances of finding a suitable partner, bringing peace and harmony in married life, and ensuring fertility and family blessings.

The cost of these rituals depends on several factors such as customization, duration, type of offerings. Costs typically range from moderate to high, depending on the scale of the ritual, but the spiritual benefits make it a valuable investment for those seeking to overcome marital issues or attract divine blessings for a harmonious future.

• Sankalpam (Taking the Vow)
• Kalash Sthapana or Kadali Tree Setup
• Invocation of Deities, Including Lord Ganesha
• Performance of Vinayaka Shanti (Ganesha Ritual)
• Symbolic Marriage Ceremony with Kadali or Kumbha
• Chanting of Marriage-Related Mantras
• Offerings and Homam for Dosha Removal
• Ashirvachana and Prasada Distribution