Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant Wedding Highlights: PM Modi blesses newlyweds during shubh aashirwad ceremony

“A surreal 24 hours. So grateful for the Ambani family for their unmatched warmth and hospitality. An experience filled with so many unforgettable moments which allowed me to connect with countless new friends, including meeting Shah Rukh Khan and being able to tell him personally the positive effect he has had on my life," he wrote on social media, sharing a picture with the Dunki star.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi blessed the couple on Saturday night after laying the foundation stone for multiple projects worth more than ₹29,400 crores in Mumbai. Other politicians who attended the wedding include Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, his deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav, his wife Dimple and Shiv Sena (UBT) head Uddhav Thackeray.

Modi was received by Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani and was escorted into the venue where hosts of celebrities, film stars, cricketers, business tycoons, and politicians had assembled.

The outfit was designed by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla in collaboration with artist Jayasri Burman. Radhika Merchant was styled by Rhea Kapoor. Her latest look brought the painting to life — with the 12 panels of the lehenga hand-painted on a special Italian canvas.

The painting features human figures radiating a celestial aura — symbolising the couple and the ‘divinity in their humanity’. The fauna depicts Anant's fondness for animals, particularly elephants that are considered auspicious and beautiful. The flowers in the lehanga represent Abu Sandeep's signature style.

The craftsmanship features meticulous hand embroidery of real gold Zardozi. A glittering sea of sequins shines over the most intricate spaces of Jayasri's art. It is paired with a blouse hand-embroidered entirely in Resham by master craftsmen at Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla.

Radhika paired the lehenga with an emerald green neckpiece with white beads as well as matching earnings and maang tikka. She opted for a lotus flower to accentuate her hairstyle.

Groom Anant Ambani's parents Nita and Mukesh Ambani welcomed Shankaracharya of Dwarka Peeth Swami Sadananda Saraswati and Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath Swami Avimukteshwaranand as they arrived to attend Anant-Radhika 'Shubh Aashirwad' ceremony.

The Dharmagurus who attended the ceremony included Swami Sadananda Saraswati, Shankaracharya, Dwarka, Swami Avimukteshwarand Saraswati, Shankaracharya Joshimath, Gaurang Das Prabhu, Divisional Director, ISKCON, Gaur Gopal Das, Monk, ISKCON, Radhanath Swami, Member, Governing Body, ISCKON, Pujyashri Rameshbhai Oza, Gautambhai Oza, Pujyashri Devaprasad Maharaj, Vijuben Rajani, Shree Anandabawa Seva Sanstha, Shri Balak Yogeshwardas Ji Maharaj, Badrinath Dham, Pujyashri Chidanand Saraswati, Head, Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Shree Namramuni Maharaj, Jain Muni, Founder-Prasadham; Dhirendra shastri, and Bageshwar Dham.

Samajwadi Party Chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has arrived at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai along with his family.

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan were seen interacting with Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and his deputies — Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar at Jio World Centre in Mumbai.

International dignitaries including former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and FIFA President Gianni Infantino have already reached the venue.

Andhra Pradesh CM and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu arrives at Jio World Centre in Mumbai to attend Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's 'Shubh Aashirwad' ceremony.

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The Shankaracharya of Dwarka Peeth — Swami Sadananda Saraswati — and the Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath — Swami Avimukteshwaranand — have arrived at Jio World Centre in Mumbai. The founder head of Tulsi Peeth — Jagadguru Rambhadracharya — has also arrived.