Given that India is renowned for its lavish wedding customs, you may anticipate incredibly lavish and spectacular celebrations for the son of the country’s richest individual, Mukesh Ambani. The Ambani-Merchant relationship has raised the bar for extravagant living to unprecedented heights. Given their extreme riches, it is not shocking that the families have thrown their kids some opulent pre-wedding events. Over a year, these events were held in a variety of places, and also some of the wealthiest and most well-known people in the world were present. Every event was more extravagant than the last, with performances by some of the biggest musicians in the world. Recently Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant had a graceful sangeet ceremony and haldi ceremony. Continue reading further to know more about the pre-wedding events.
The Roka Ceremony: December 29, 2022
A Hindu wedding commences with a Roka ceremony. To put it simply, it’s an engagement ceremony in which the two families trade gifts. Making the relationship official is a Roka ceremony. The Roka ceremony for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant was held at the Shrinathji Temple in Nathdwara, Rajasthan. The Roka was on December 29, 2022. The pair participated in customary Raj-bhog-shringaar rituals while spending the day at the temple. Additionally, only close family and friend members joined the small-scale gathering.
The Mehndi: January 18, 2023
On January 18, last year, a mehndi ceremony was held after the Roka. Radhika Merchant was seen dancing to the Bollywood song Ghar More Pardesiya from the movie Kalank in celebratory videos. Also, the evening’s color scheme was established by the gorgeous fuchsia lehenga worn by Radhika Merchant, which was created by famous designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla.
Engagement And Gol Dhana Ceremony: January 19, 2023
The Ambanis threw a lavish ceremony to commemorate Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s engagement on January 19 at their Rs 15,000 crore Mumbai home, Antilia. Numerous Bollywood celebrities, including Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, and Shah Rukh Khan, graced the occasion. A traditional Gujarati “Gol Dhana” ritual, in which visitors are given jaggery and coriander seeds, was part of the festivities. Radhika Merchant was formally welcomed into the Ambani family with this ceremony. Further, at Antilia’s entry, Nita Ambani gave her an aarti, and prayers were recited to bless the event.
Lagan Lakhvanu: February 16, 2024
The first formal wedding invitation was sent out when Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant enjoyed their pre-wedding with a “Lagan Lakhvanu” ceremony in Jamnagar, Gujarat. This year, on February 16, it happened. Radhika went with an Anamika Khanna pastel-blue lehenga. A video of the wedding invitation goes viral in June 2024. The invitations arrived in a lacquered red box with gold idols of Hindu gods and goddesses, dried fruits, sweets, handwritten messages, and a blue shawl in addition to a silver mandir. In addition, the pair sent an invitation to Lord Shiva at Varanasi’s Kashi Vishwanath Temple. In and around Mumbai, Anant Ambani was observed handing out the cards in his Rolls Royce Cullinan.
Jamnagar Pre-Wedding Celebration: March 1 To 3, 2024
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Over 1200 individuals attended a three-day event in Jamnagar in March. For ten days, the comparatively small Jamnagar airport was granted international status to ease the flow of visitors arriving by plane in India. The world’s most prestigious individuals came together for the pre-wedding celebrations, including corporate giants like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg and Bollywood celebrities. A sumptuous cocktail party and a drone display showcasing the Ambanis’ newest charitable endeavor, Vantara, kicked off the celebrations. With a pay of about Rs 66-74 crore, Rihanna’s spectacular performance was the night’s high point.
On the second day, attendees were given a tour of Vantara, a 3000-acre animal refuge founded by wildlife enthusiast Anant Ambani. The Ambani family hosted a “Mela Rogue” sangeet night when the best of Bollywood danced to well-known songs. “Tusker Trails,” the last day, included a royal breakfast, a “Hastakshar” ritual, a Maha Aarti conducted by Nita Ambani, and a star-studded performance with Arijit Singh, Lucky Ali, Shreya Ghoshal, and Udit Narayan among other performers. It cost about Rs 1259 crore to celebrate.
Pre-Wedding Festivities On Cruise: May 29 To June 1, 2024
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From May 29 to June 1, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant enjoyed their second pre-wedding aboard the Celebrity Ascent Cruise. About 800 people boarded the 16-decker ship, including Radhika Merchant, who looked magnificent in a gown designed by London-based designer Robert Wun. Embroidered on the dress was a touching detail: a letter of love written by Anant Ambani to his lady love when she was barely 22 years old.
After seeing Rome, the guests enjoyed a toga party on the deck with DJ David Guetta. On the third day, the ship arrived at Cannes. There a fantastic masquerade party was being held in the storied Château de la Croix des Gardes. Pitbull’s and Katy Perry’s Fireworks performances took the stage. Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli sang at the festivities’ conclusion in Portofino, a fishing hamlet in Italy, which was turned into a lively market with food stalls. It was a lavish celebration of their dedication and love.
Mass Wedding: July 3, 2024
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At Mumbai’s Reliance Corporate Park on July 3, the Ambani family arranged a mass wedding for more than fifty impoverished Palghar couples. Nearly 800 individuals attended this “Samuh Vivah,” including the relatives of the newlyweds.
Every bride received pricey presents, including a gold nose ring, wedding band, and mangalsutra, in addition to silver anklets and toe rings. A check for Rs 1.01 lakh was also issued to each pair. In addition to these presents, the newlyweds were given a year’s worth of necessities, including bedding and appliances, food, and home goods. A sumptuous meal and the Warli Tribe’s traditional Tarpa Dance marked the end of the celebrations.
Mameru Ceremony: July 4, 2024
At Antilia, the Ambanis and Merchants celebrated a “Mameru” ceremony prior to their official wedding on July 12. Radhika was showered with presents by the groom’s maternal family. The ritual included Purnima Dalal, the mother of Nita Ambani, and also her sister Mamta Dalal, in accordance with Gujarati custom. Known as Mameru, these presents stand for love and blessings given to the bride and her family. Radhika looked stunning in a custom orange and pink bandhani lehenga designed by Manish Malhotra for her “Mameru” wedding.
Sangeet Ceremony: July 5, 2024
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The Ambanis threw a lavish sangeet celebration at the Jio World Convention Centre on July 5th. A star-studded guest list from the business, film, sports, and political worlds attended. American singer Justin Bieber, who has been paid an incredible Rs 83 crore for his performance, added to the show with a magnificent performance. Orry slayed with his moves on Justin’s songs. Dancing to the song No Entry, Ranveer Singh also exuded his signature enthusiasm. Around a few more Bollywood celebrities also swayed their legs during the sangeet event. Salman Khan was driven onstage by Anant Ambani in a bike. Adding to the evening’s glamour they danced to Aisa Pehli Baar Hua Hai.
Haldi Ceremony: July 8, 2024
Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani hosted Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s haldi ceremony on the night of July 8 at Antilia. Many Bollywood celebrities like Salman Khan, Sara Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, and others grace the event. Radhika Merchant wears a yellow lehenga with real Mogra flowers dupatta.
Upcoming Events
Over consecutive three days, the Ambani family has scheduled a few additional customary Indian wedding festivities. The “Shubh Vivah” ceremony will take place on July 12. Further, the “Shubh Aashirwad” event will take place on July 13. On July 14, the festivities will come to an end with the “Mangal Utsav” wedding reception. According to Financial Express, the average cost of renting the Jio World Garden at the Jio World Centre for a wedding is Rs 15 lakh per day. This is where all of the ceremonies would be held.
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