Mussoorie, Dec. 10 -- With 300 ceremonies already solemnised this year so far, the Himalayan temple of Triyuginarayan in Rudraprayag district has witnessed an unprecedented wedding boom, marking a record surge and highlighting its rising popularity among couples from across the country. Between 2022 and 2025, a total of 750 weddings have been conducted here, following focused efforts by the district administration to develop the ancient temple - revered as the mythological wedding site of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati - into a premier destination wedding hub. Sachchidanand Panchpuri, president of the Triyuginarayan Purohit Committee, said: "The committee started formal wedding registrations in 2022, around 50 weddings took place that year. The number rose to 200 in 2023, another 200 in 2024, and 300 weddings have already been solemnised in 2025. This reflects the steady and growing demand for destination weddings at Triyuginarayan temple." Tharali block development officer (BDO) Nitin Dhaniya, who chose the temple for his own wedding, said: "The idea of getting married at Triyuginarayan came after we learnt that Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva were married here according to mythology. The whole experience was divine and will remain etched in our minds forever." The temple committee manages wedding ceremonies for a nominal fee. Officials said that around 80 families of three can be comfortably accommodated in nearby homestays and hotels, while the main wedding rituals are performed at the temple mandap. The sustained rise in weddings at the pristine Himalayan shrine has emerged as a major catalyst for the local economy, benefiting homestay and hotel owners, transport operators, florists, musical bands, and the temple priest community. However, officials said that developing a new parking facility and additional accommodation has become essential to improve the area's carrying capacity and ensure a smooth experience for couples and guests....