Narendra Modi performed 'sanatani' ritual at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's 'Shubh Aashirwad'. Here's all we know about the sacred ritual.
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant tied the knot on July 12, 2024, in a lavish ceremony that was steeped in tradition and culture, amid the joyous presence of their friends and family. On July 13, 2024, the Ambani clan hosted Shubh Aashirwad for the newlyweds. The event was graced by India's honourable PM, Narendra Modi, who performed the Sanatani ritual for the couple, adding to the festive atmosphere and highlighting the cultural significance of the occasion.
Narendra Modi attended the Shubh Aashirwad ceremony and blessed the newly married couple, Radhika and Anant, with a token of love that he presented on a silver platter. It was a wholesome moment as the newlyweds bowed down to receive his blessings. In another glimpse, we saw PM Modi actively participating in the Aashirwad ritual as he performed the worship as per the Vedic culture.
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Sanatani rituals are performed at various stages of one's social life such as birth, Annaprashana, Upanayana, marriage, and death. In Sanatani rituals, there is a rule to perform puja, yagya, havan, etc., as per the age-initiating Vedas and scriptures. In this, mantras are chanted in Sanskrit by the Acharyas, who are especially skilled in the era enforcement (Yug Pravartan) and Gods and Goddesses are worshipped and consecrated.
Sanatani rituals can also be a part of one's everyday lifestyle or an occasional occurrence. They are a multidisciplinary practice that helps a person to adopt a multipolar path from a religious and spiritual point of view. This ritual may include religious conduct, yagya, fasting, worship, sadhana, and other religious activities.
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For the Shubh Aashirwad ceremony, Radhika chose to wear a vibrant pink-hued hand-painted lehenga. The lehenga was made by three designers, Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, along with contemporary Indian artist and sculptor, Jayasri Burman. It was hand-embroidered with real gold zardozi. Radhika paired it with a blouse hand-embroidered entirely in resham.
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