Author Profile
Akhil Shetty
CEO, Parijatha Conventional Hall · Kalyana Mantapa · Dharmasthala
Akhil Shetty manages Parijatha Conventional Hall (Kalyana Mantapa) in Dharmasthala — a private marriage venue near Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala Temple, established in 2021. With over 10 years in the Karnataka hospitality industry, he focuses on providing families with a well-organised and culturally respectful wedding experience.
Parijatha Conventional Hall has 5 hall configurations seating 50 to 250 guests, with purohit and valaga facilities provided for Hindu arranged marriages. The venue supports both group and individual marriage ceremonies. Food is provided for individual ceremonies; for group marriages, families arrange food separately. Aadhaar card photocopies are required for bride, groom, and both sets of parents (bride 18+, groom 21+). Jothi. K manages day-to-day operations on-site.
Under Akhil's leadership, the Parijatha Inn property at Nethranagara operates three integrated services: Parijatha Conventional Hall for weddings, Hotel Parijatha Inn for guest accommodation (38 rooms from ₹1,700–₹8,000/night), and Parijatha Veg — a 100% pure vegetarian restaurant. This means wedding families can book the hall, rooms for guests, and dining all at one location, 2.4 km from Dharmasthala Temple.
Akhil also led the interior transformation of the property, including premium lobby design using 3D space visualization — incorporating a symmetrical layout, premium seating, golden wall textures, and a traditional lamp above an under-marble rangoli design that reflects Karnataka's cultural heritage.
Areas of expertise
- Wedding venue operations and family coordination
- Hospitality brand building in Karnataka
- Interior design and 3D space visualization for hospitality
- Dharmasthala wedding logistics and guest management
- Regional hospitality with cultural integration