Newlyweds Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant touch PM Modi's feet to seek his blessings at Shubh Aashirwad ceremony
PTC News Desk: On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's Shubh Aashirwad celebration. On the second day of the magnificent wedding ceremony, the newlyweds and their family members received priestly blessings at the shubh aashirwad rite, for those who are unaware.
A little yet charming video from this event has gained a lot of popularity online. It depicts PM Modi having meetings with Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani. The newlyweds kneel and touch PM Modi's feet as the video continues to ask for his blessings. Furthermore, they show their thankfulness by folding their hands. Additionally, PM Modi is seen presenting the newlyweds with a gift.
Watch the video here:
Grand Ambani wedding pm Modi sir is giving blessings #AmbaniFamilyWedding pic.twitter.com/qmt3bvi3JQ — Dr Gautam Bhansali (@bhansaligautam1) July 13, 2024
More on Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant wedding:
On July 12, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant exchanged vows in front of a star-studded crowd at Mumbai's Jio World Convention Centre. Gujarati traditions were mixed with Western practices at the lavish wedding. As they exchanged varmalas and took pheras around the sacred fire, the couple recited their vows to one another.
Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, futurist Peter Diamandis, artist Jeff Koons, former US Secretary of State John Kerry, and former UK prime ministers Boris Johnson and Tony Blair were also present at the wedding ceremony. Along with many other Bollywood superstars, the event was attended by Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, John Cena, Priyanka Chopra-Jonas, and Nick Jonas. There were also a lot of social media influencers present at the event.
Months of pre-wedding celebrations in Europe and Jamnagar culminated in this magnificent ceremony.
Anant is the youngest child of Reliance Industries' chairman Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita, both of whom are multibillionaires. Businessman Viren Merchant and his wife Shaila are the parents of Radhika.
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- With inputs from agencies
