Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant Wedding Festivities Begin With Traditional 'Mameru' Ceremony

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Aparna Singh

The wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant will take place between July 12-14, 2024.

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Ahead of the main events next week, celebrations have kicked off at Antilia, the Ambani residence in Mumbai.

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The 'mameru' ceremony is set to take place at Antilia this evening.

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A traditional Gujarati wedding ritual, 'mameru' involves the maternal uncle of the bride gifting her gifts like saree, jewellery and other essentials.

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Bride-to-be Radhika Merchant was seen arriving for the ceremony dressed in a colourful lehenga choli.

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Parents of Radhika, Shaila and Viren Merchant, were also seen arriving for the ceremony.

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Only close family members are to be present for the intimate ceremony.

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Yesterday, a mass wedding for 50 underprivileged couples was organized by the Ambani family.

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We wish the Anant and Radhika hearty congratulations and best wishes for the days ahead!

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