The highly anticipated wedding invitation for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant has taken the internet by storm, offering a peek into the elaborate preparations for this high-profile event. A video shared by a recipient showcases the luxurious invitation in detail.
The invitation arrives in a large, beautifully decorated orange box. The top of the box features an image of Lord Vishnu with Goddess Lakshmi in his heart, surrounded by a Vishnu Shloka. Inside, intricate embroidery depicts Vaikund, the celestial abode of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Enhancing the spiritual ambiance, the box plays the Vishnu mantra.
Within the box lies a golden book adorned with an idol. The first page presents an image of Lord Ganesha, designed to be detachable and frameable. Subsequent pages depict Radha and Krishna, leading to the formal invitation, or Nimantran Patra, accompanied by a handwritten note from the Ambani family. The invitation also includes frameable images of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, and Ma Ambe. The final page illuminates with diyas and features a quote from the Rig Veda: “I am the same as you, you are the same as me. Our minds are alike, our words are alike, and our hearts are alike.”
Additionally, the invitation set includes a smaller orange box containing a travel mandir, compact and convenient for travel. This box also holds a dorukha pashmina shawl, handcrafted by artisans in Kashmir, known for its beautiful colors and soft texture.
The wedding of Anant Ambani, son of industrialist Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant, daughter of Viren Merchant, CEO of Encore Healthcare, is set for July 12 at the prestigious Jio World Convention Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai. To kick off the celebrations, Reliance Foundation Founder and Chairperson Nita Ambani visited the Kashi Vishwanath Temple to seek blessings and offer the first wedding invitation to Lord Shiva.
As the wedding day approaches, Mumbai is gearing up for a grand celebration that blends tradition, opulence, and modernity. The festivities will adhere to traditional Hindu Vedic customs. The main ceremonies will commence on Friday, July 12, with the auspicious Shubh Vivah, or wedding function, where guests are encouraged to wear traditional Indian attire. The celebrations will continue on Saturday, July 13, with Shubh Aashirwad. The final event, Mangal Utsav, or the wedding reception, is scheduled for Sunday, July 14, with guests requested to dress in ‘Indian chic.’
Radhika Merchant is set to join the Ambani family, marking the union of two prominent industrialist families. Earlier this year, the couple hosted a series of pre-wedding festivities in Jamnagar, which attracted a star-studded guest list from around the world. Business leaders, heads of state, and Hollywood and Bollywood celebrities attended the events, making them memorable.
Among the distinguished guests were Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, and Ivanka Trump. The highlight of the pre-wedding celebrations was an electrifying performance by pop sensation Rihanna, marking her debut in India. Themed ‘A Walk on the Wildside’ with ‘jungle fever,’ the event left guests in awe, followed by ‘Mela Rouge,’ a celebration of South Asian culture.
The three-day extravaganza also featured world-renowned illusionist David Blaine, who amazed guests with his incredible feats. Bollywood stars and family members joined in the sangeet performances, with a special appearance by actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh, captivating the audience with his performance.
