After numerous pre-wedding celebrations and rituals, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant have officially tied the knot. The couple held a grand ceremony at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai, attended by prominent figures from the worlds of entertainment, politics, sports, and business.
Following a series of pre-wedding festivities that began in early March, the couple married on July 12. Photos and videos from their wedding have already surfaced online.
Here's a look at all the wedding festivities that have been taking place since July 2.
Merchant-Ambani Mehendi Ceremony
The duo celebrated their mehendi ceremony in Mumbai on July 10. The event was filled with tradition, as Mukesh Ambani and his son Anant performed a grand Shiv Shakti puja featuring a large Jyotirlinga at their home, Antilia, in Mumbai.
Numerous photos and videos from the pre-wedding festivities were shared on social media, showcasing the impressive Shiva Jyotirlinga statue placed inside. Amit Trivedi performed his popular track ‘Namo Namo’ at the venue, while Mukesh Ambani and Anant Ambani conducted the Shiv Shakti puja in front of their guests and family members.
Haldi Ceremony
On July 8, the couple celebrated their haldi ceremony, an intimate event attended by close family members and a few celebrities. Photos and videos of the beautifully decorated venue and the attending guests are being widely circulated online. Notable attendees included Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, Sara Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, and Ananya Panday.
Sangeet Ceremony
The highly-anticipated wedding festivities for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are in full swing, and July 6 was the Sangeet ceremony. Singer Justin Bieber performed several of his hit songs at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s sangeet. Numerous videos and pictures of his performance quickly surfaced on social media platforms.
The sangeet ceremony was held on July 5 evening at the Grand Theatre within the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC). See how guests dressed in Indian Regal Glam for the event, adding to the grandeur of the celebration.
Mameru Ceremony
The wedding festivities began with the traditional Mameru ceremony, also known as mosaalu. This Gujarati ritual involves the bride’s maternal uncle (Mama) and her maternal aunt’s husband visiting her with sweets and gifts. Led by Nita Ambani's mother, Purnima Dalal, and sister, Mamta Dalal, close relatives from Nita Ambani's side gathered to shower blessings and gifts on the soon-to-be-married couple.
Many pictures and videos from this ceremony, held at Antilia on July 3, went viral on social media. The visuals showcased the Ambani family and their guests enjoying the auspicious occasion, providing a glimpse into the grandeur and joy of the celebrations.
Mukesh Ambani and his family began the final chapter of the grand celebrations on July 2 with a mass wedding for 52 'underprivileged' couples.
The Ambani family previously hosted a grand three-day celebration in Jamnagar in March. This was followed by a second pre-wedding bash for Anant and Radhika on an extravagant cruise in Italy and the South of France. The four-day event, held from May 29 to June 1, was a glamorous affair attended by stars.
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