PM Modi blesses newlyweds Anant – Radhika at Shubh Ashirwad ceremony in Mumbai

Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today attended the Shubh Ashirwad Ceremony of the newlywed couple Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, blessing them for their new beginning at Jio World Centre in Mumbai.

Watch | Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Jio World Centre in Mumbai to attend Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s ‘Shubh Aashirwad’ ceremony. pic.twitter.com/Qu2palpxCt

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PM Modi blesses Anant and Radhika Ambani pic.twitter.com/b4UDrXFgpf

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The youngest son of industrialist Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani, Anant Ambani, tied the knot with Radhika Merchant, daughter of businessman Viren Merchant and Shaila Merchant, on Friday.

The lavish wedding and today’s Ashirwad ceremony were attended by dignitaries and celebrities from around the world, including former UK Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Tony Blair, US TV personalities Kim and Khloe Kardashian, South Indian superstar Rajnikanth, Bollywood megastars Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Ranbir Kapoor.

Shahrukh Khan along with his family, Jackie Shroff, Ananya Pandey, and Disha Patani arrive at Jio World Centre in Mumbai to attend Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s ‘Shubh Aashirwad’ ceremony. pic.twitter.com/xJ7W5xaQwT

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Spiritual leaders Jagadguru Ramanandacharya, Swami Avdheshanand Giri, Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, and former wrestler Khali were also among the dignitaries present at the occasion.

Spiritual leaders Jagadguru Ramanandacharya, Swami Avdheshanand Giri, Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, former wrestler Khali, Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan, and Indian Olympic boxer Mary Kom arrive at Jio World Centre in Mumbai to attend Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s… pic.twitter.com/erXHigk0vC

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The groom’s parents, Nita and Mukesh Ambani, were seen paying their respects to the Shankaracharyas of Dwarka Peeth Jyotirmath as they welcomed them to the Anant-Radhika Shubh Aashirwad function.

Groom’s parents Nita and Mukesh Ambani pay their respects to Shankaracharyas of Dwarka Peeth Jyotirmath as they welcome them to the Anant-Radhika Shubh Ashirwad function. #ARWeddingCelebrations pic.twitter.com/prwP5BBmAe

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Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev, Sachin Tendulkar with his wife Anjali Tendulkar, Adar Poonawalla, and Kumar Mangalam Birla along with their families also arrived at the venue to attend the Ashirwad Samaroh.

Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev, Sachin Tendulkar with his wife Anjali Tendulkar, Adar Poonawalla, and Kumar Mangalam Birla along with their families arrive at Jio World Centre in Mumbai to attend Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s ‘Shubh Aashirwad’ ceremony. pic.twitter.com/KwjxKuUe0A

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The ceremonies commenced on Friday, July 12th, with the main wedding ceremony, the Shubh Vivah. The festivities continued on Saturday, July 13th, with the Shubh Aashirwad, a ceremony seeking blessings for the newlyweds, and will culminate on Sunday, July 14th, with the vibrant Mangal Utsav, or wedding reception.