Watch Video: New bride Radhika Merchant performs 'griha-pravesh' with Anant Ambani in Jamnagar home post wedding

After the lavish, star-studded wedding in Mumbai, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant now reached Jamnagar, Gujarat, where they were greeted with great enthusiasm and kindness by the locals. The couple tied the knot at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai on July 12, 2024. Jamnagar holds significant sentimental value for both Anant and Radhika. 

After receiving such a warm response, Radhika went to the Ambani residence in Jamnagar to perform a traditional Griha Pravesh ritual. In a widely shared video, Radhika performed the traditional Indian homecoming ritual for newlyweds, which involves dipping her feet in red dye and leaving her mark on fabric to signify her entry into Anant's wife. Indian wedding rituals are incomplete without this important custom, which symbolizes the bride's first step into her new home and her role in her husband's family.  

 

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

Wearing matching pink outfits, the couple looked happy. While Anant wore a pink kurta with an ethnic jacket, Radhika kept her appearance simple in a pink suit. 

This is the second time the couple landed in Jamnagar. Earlier, in March, grand pre-wedding functions were held in the city. The Ambani family's connection to Jamnagar is highlighted by their decision to hold these festivities there. Anant's connection to Jamnagar, combined with the city's historical importance to the Ambani business legacy, made it a fitting location for such a pivotal event in his life. The newlywed couple respected local traditions while also embracing new elements, as evidenced by the Jamnagar celebrations that blended tradition and modernity.