Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani organised a ‘Samuhik Vivah’ (mass wedding) of more than 50 underprivileged couples from Palghar, around 100 kms from Maharashtra’s Mumbai, marking the start of the wedding functions of their son Anant Ambani with Radhika Merchant.
“‘Shubh-lagna’ (auspicious moment) ceremonies of Anant and Radhika begin from today (June 2) with today’s mass wedding event,” Nita Ambani said.
The Ambanis were accompanied by their family members including son and Reliance Jio Infocomm chairman Akash Ambani and daughter-in-law Shloka Ambani, and daughter Isha Ambani, who heads Reliance Retail, and her husband Anand Piramal.
They also extended their heartfelt wishes to the couples, adding a personal touch to the auspicious occasion.
The ‘Samuhik Vivah’ organised by Ambanis was held at the Reliance Corporate Park. It was attended by around 800 people representing families of the couples, local social workers, and members of the community.
Following the ceremony, a grand dinner was organised for all attendees, furthering the spirit of celebration and togetherness.
Attendees were also invited to witness the traditional Tarpa Dance performed by the Warli Tribe, adding a rich cultural experience to the evening.
The Ambani family’s initiative not only celebrated the union of the couples but also highlighted their commitment to social welfare and community support.
Ambanis to continue supporting hundreds more of such weddings
Starting with this function, the Ambanis have pledged to continue supporting hundreds more of such weddings across the country during the upcoming wedding seasons.
Couples given gold, silver ornaments, Rs 1.01 lakh
The Ambani family upholds the timeless dictum, ‘Manav seva hi Madhav seva’– ‘Service to humanity is service to God’. In the spirit of this principle, they have a tradition of beginning every major family occasion by providing for and serving others, reinforcing their commitment to the community.
As a gesture of goodwill, each couple was presented with gold ornaments, including Mangalsutra, wedding rings, and nose rings.
They also received silver ornaments, such as toe rings and anklets.
Apart from these, each bride was presented a cheque of Rs 1.01 Lakh (One Lakh One Thousand) as her ‘streedhan.’
Each couple was also gifted with grocery and household items sufficient for one year, including a variety of 36 essential items and utensils, appliances such as a gas stove, mixer and fan, as well as a mattress and pillows.
Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Reliance Industries Limited Chairman and MD Mukesh Ambani and chairperson and founder of the Reliance Foundation Nita Ambani will tie the knot with Radhika Merchant, the daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai on July 12.
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