Anant Ambani's bride-to-be, Radhika Merchant was spotted wearing a black thread on her wrist throughout her wedding festivities. Read on to know its significance!
Radhika Merchant is soon going to be the youngest bahu of the Ambani clan. For the unversed, she is all set to tie the knot with her longtime beau, Anant Ambani, on July 12, 2024. Radhika and Anant had two lavish pre-wedding soirees, the first one in Jamnagar and the second on a cruise in Europe. Recently, Vogue shared a series of unseen glimpses from the couple's cruise pre-wedding, which scream luxury and opulence at its best.
Radhika Merchant left everyone's jaws dropped with her fashion statements at her cruise pre-wedding bash. From her Robert Wun dress to the blue Versace gown and the Dior vintage dress, the diva made sure to grab everyone's attention with her sartorial choices at the bash. While Radhika didn't repeat any outfit, footwear, or jewellery throughout her pre-wedding festivities, she was seen wearing a black thread on her left wrist in every photograph from the lavish events.
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In Hindu culture, a black thread holds traditional significance. It is believed that when a black thread is tied around a person's ankle or wrist, it protects them against the evil eye. It is regarded as a protective measure to ward off the effects of negativity as black colour absorbs negative energies. According to astrology, the black thread has an association with Lord Shani and it attracts good luck and prosperity. Now that everyone's eyes were glued to the lady of the hour, Radhika Merchant, she opted to wear a black thread on her wrist throughout the extravagant celebration.
The second pre-wedding soiree of Anant and Radhika witnessed an extravagant event, the Masquerade Ball, at the shores of Cannes. The glamorous event took place at the prestigious Chateau de la Croix des Gardes on May 31, 2024. For the bash, Radhika opted for a custom-made Versace dress in hues of blue and silver and complemented it with a rare Lorraine Schwartz opal and diamond necklace. However, not many know that the gemstones in her jewellery had a profound significance, with opal being Radhika’s birthstone and diamond being that of her soon-to-be-husband, Anant.
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Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's second pre-wedding celebrations began on May 29, 2024, with a lunch on board the cruise and the guests were requested to wear Western formals. The bride-to-be showcased her immense love for her soon-to-be-husband, Anant Ambani, and paid tribute to their love story with a special dress at the event. Radhika slipped into a white-hued chiffon gown designed by Robert Wun, which had Anant's love letters printed on it. In a conversation with Vogue, Radhika opened up about the same and said:
"He wrote me this long letter for my birthday about what I mean to him. I wanted it for posterity—I want to be able to show it to my kids and grandkids, and say that ‘this is what our love was.’"
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