Vadhyar
Traditional ceremony priest
Experienced vadhyars for all traditions — Iyengar, Iyer, and more — from Bangalore, Srirangam and the delta region. From single rituals to full multi-day wedding ceremonies, thoughtfully adapted to modern venues.
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Catering for Iyer Engagements in Bangalore
The engagement ceremony, a cherished tradition in many cultures around the world, marks the joyous beginning of a couple's journey towards marriage. It is a momentous occasion where love, commitment, and promises of a shared future are celebrated amidst family and friends. Rooted in cultural customs and rituals, the engagement ceremony symbolizes the formal agreement between two families to unite their children in matrimony. It is a time of jubilation, where rings are exchanged as tokens of love and vows are made to honor and cherish one another. With its festive atmosphere and heartfelt celebrations, the engagement ceremony serves as a precursor to the grand celebration of marriage, heralding the start of a beautiful and enduring union between two souls.
Iyer engagements are a blend of tradition and festivity, marked by elaborate rituals and a focus on vegetarian cuisine. Our catering services for Iyer engagements in Bangalore are designed to honor these customs, offering a menu that includes classic Iyer dishes prepared with the finest ingredients. Each dish is crafted with care and authenticity, ensuring a delightful dining experience for your guests. Our team ensures that every aspect of the catering, from presentation to service, is perfect, making your Iyer engagement celebration memorable and joyous. With our dedication to quality, we provide a seamless and enjoyable culinary experience.
Specializing in Traditional South Indian Food from Bangalore/Srirangam for various occasions:
- Weddings
- Upanayanam
- Engagement
- Ayush Homam
- Gruhapravesham
- Sadabhishekam
- Shashtipurti
- Temples
In addition to South Indian cuisine, we specialize in:
- North Indian
- Gujarati
- Rajasthani
- Bengali Sweets
- Delhi Chaat
- Indian Chinese Food
- Continental food
- European cuisine among others
End-to-end management for your Engagement
Shri Krishna Foods plans and coordinates your traditional function end to end — from vadhyar and ceremony rituals through nadaswaram, flowers, thamboolam, full catering, décor, photography, and butti/kattusadam for your guests travelling home.
We have rich expertise across vadhyars, cooks, and Kolam Mami, with specialists in their domains hailing from Bangalore, Srirangam, Tumkur, Kumbakonam, and beyond.
Our vadhyars — for Iyengar, Iyer, and all traditions — from Bangalore, Srirangam, and the delta region bring with them deep expertise and the traditional way of conducting ceremonies, adapted thoughtfully to the modern environment.
Based on your event, we deploy our cooks from Bangalore and/or Srirangam — led by head cooks and conductors with over 40 years of experience and 200+ weddings behind them.
Explore the packages below by function and tier to see indicative ranges and what each level includes.
Grand package
Premium menu, extended music, designer thamboolam, full mandap, photo & video.
Typical guests: 250–500
What's included
- CateringMulti-meal, premium Iyengar menu
Cost breakdown by component
Catering is always included. Check items to add them to your total.
| Component | Details | Indicative cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vadhyar | Senior vadhyar, full rituals | ₹64,000 | |
| Nadaswaram | Double set or extended hours | ₹19,000 | |
| Flowers | Mantap florals and enhanced ceremony décor | ₹30,000 | |
| Tamboolam | Premium thamboolam spread | ₹15,000–₹30,000 | |
| Return Gifts | ₹350–500 per guest tier | ₹20,833–₹41,667 | |
| Seer and Bhakshanam | Premium seer trays and expanded bhakshanam | ₹34,000 | |
| Location and Decor | Full mandap, lighting, floral; Premium hall or boutique venue | ₹1,88,000 | |
| Photographer | Full-day photo + cinematic video | ₹52,500 | |
| Catering Always on | Multi-meal, premium Iyengar menu | ₹2,40,750–₹7,50,000 | |
| Package total (selected) | ₹2,40,750–₹7,50,000 | ||
Your indicative package total
₹2,40,750–₹7,50,000
Indicative ranges only — connect with us to know more and get a detailed proposal for your muhurtham.
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Nadaswaram
Ceremony music ensemble
Nadaswaram and tavil duo for muhurtham, procession and reception — flexible coverage from a few hours to extended ensemble for multi-event functions.
Mandapam Kolam
Traditional kolam/rangoli art
Venue entrance, bride & groom rooms; Main platform & Oonjal area; 1–2 artists based on venue size
Cheer / Seer Bhakshanam
Festive sweets & savouries
Ring Murukku (11/9/7/5), Mullu Murukku (cheer/small), Mysore Pak (cheer/small), Laddu (cheer/small), Appam (cheer/small), Athirasam, Theratipal, Coconut Theratipal
Nichayathartham Arrangements
Pattu Pai
5 fruits (packed) & 4 dry fruits; Manjal (root & powder), Kumkum, Vettrilai-Pakku, Coconut
Angumani Arrangements
Traditional auspicious setup
Fruits (5 types), Dry fruits (4 types), Turmeric (root + powder), Kumkum, Betel leaves & arecanuts, Coconut, Pai, Flowers, Rice & grains, Small gifts/vastram (dhoti/saree/towel)
Veradha Bakshangal
Festive bakshanam
Murukku, Appam, Paruppu Thengai, Mysore Pak
Welcome Set
Guest welcome essentials
Sugar, Sugar candy, Sandal paste, Kumkum, Rose water, Welcome rose/jasmine with clips; Team deputed to receive guests
Garlands & Flowers
Floral arrangements
Swami malai (3), Varaverpu malai (Bride 1 / Groom 1), Viratham (2), Nichayathartham (2), Muhurtham (2), Matru (6), Jadai (1), Vadhyar & Udri pushpangal, Reception (2), Kaichendu (2), Thalaiku pushpangal, Welcome rose
Tamboolam
Guest thamboolam packs
Traditional thamboolam for family and guests — betel leaves, arecanut, turmeric, kumkum and festive return packs scaled to your guest count.
Sample Menu for Catering for Iyer Engagements in Bangalore
| Engagement - Tiffin | ||
| Food Category | Variety | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Idli | 1 | Kancheepuram Idli, Idli, Rava Idli more options |
| 2. Vada | 1 | Uddin Vada, Bonda more options |
| 3. Breakfast Sweet | 1 | Damroot, Carraot Halwa more options |
| 4. Sambar | 1 | Breakfast Sambar more options |
| 5. Chutney | 1 | Coconut Chutney more options |
| 6. Hot Drinks | 3 | Tea, Coffee, Milk more options |
| Engagement Dinner | ||
| Food Category | Variety | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Salt | 1 | Salt more options |
| 2. Sugar | 1 | Sugar more options |
| 3. Fruit | 1 | Banana more options |
| 4. Pickle | 1 | Mixed Pickle more options |
| 5. Pachidi | 1 | Coconut Pachidi, Cucumber Pachidi, Carrot Pachidi more options |
| 6. Poriyal | 1 | Alu Poriyal, Cabbage Poriyal more options |
| 7. Kootu | 1 | Snake Gourd, Turiya more options |
| 8. Sprouts | 1 | Green Gram, Sweet Corn more options |
| 9. Papad | 1 | Papad, Vadam more options |
| 10. Dal | 1 | Pappu more options |
| 11. Rice | 1 | White Rice, Red Rice, Samai, Kodo more options |
| 12. Sambar | 1 | Bhindi Sambar, Arachu Sambar, Mor Kolambu more options |
| 13. Rasam | 1 | Tomato Rasam, Mysore Rasam, Pineapple Rasam more options |
| 14. Rice | 1 | Puliyogare, Mango Rice more options |
| 15. Mixture | 1 | Boondi, Mixture more options |
| 16. Payasam | 1 | Akkarvadisal, Semia more options |
| 17. Curd | 1 | Curd, Buttermlk more options |
| 18. Ghee/Oil | 1 | Ghee more options |