Foreigner marriage registration in Chennai

We are planning to stay one week in Chennai. Is this enough to complete all formalities ?

Groom is in UK. Where he has to get single status ?

One of Advocate told me that Hindu marriage Act certificate will not carry couples photograph. It will create any problem in visa process . Can you show the Hindu marriage certificate sample issued in Tamilnadu?

Also show me the TM act sample also if possible .

You says any one must Indian . That advocate we consulted says both must be Indian if you want TM Act . Is it true ?

Some of the groom relatives living in Madurai. Is there any possibility to arrange register marriage in Madurai. Can you arrange it in Madurai ?

Is it possible ?

Many friends told that if both are foreigners, they must do civil marriage and that only valid for UK visa process. Is it true ?