From gold idol to silver temple: Here's what is inside Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant's wedding invitation, watch

As the much-anticipated wedding day of Asia's richest person Mukesh Ambani's son Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant draws closer, excitement is in the air. Recently, Nita Ambani offered the first card at the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple and sought the blessings of the almighty for this son. She generously donated Rs. 1 crore to the Maa Annapurna Temple and Rs. 1.5 crore to the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, as per a report by TOI. Later, she participated in the evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.

Anant Ambani was spotted distributing wedding invitations in his luxurious Rs 10 crore Rolls Royce Cullinan. Notable recipients include Bollywood star Ajay Devgn, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and actor Akshay Kumar. The wedding, set to be a grand affair, will take place in a traditional Hindu Vedic ceremony at the Jio World Convention Centre in the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) on July 12 in Mumbai.

The Lavish Invitation Box

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The wedding invitation itself has become the talk of the town, capturing attention with its blend of tradition and luxury. The extravagant invitation, resembling a temple, is a red box adorned with intricate details and divine imagery. Inside the box lies a small silver temple, which opens to the soothing sound of Hindi mantras. The temple, crafted from silver, showcases gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.

Detailed Cards for Each Ceremony

The invitation reveals several cards, each detailing different wedding functions. One card, made from silver and resembling the main gate of an ancient temple, outlines the events and features images of several Hindu gods. Another card includes intricate carvings of Lord Vishnu, surrounded by smaller frames and idols of Hindu deities, all set against a backdrop of devotional chants.

What is the cost of Anant Ambani's wedding invitation box?

The cost of Anant Ambani's lavish wedding invitation box remains unclear, but it is undoubtedly worth more than an ordinary wedding expense. After all, it's an invitation from Mukesh Ambani's son.

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Internet reacts to Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding invite

- Reacting to the viral invitation card, one wrote, ¡°This 'card' is my entire shaadi budget bro.¡±

- Another added, ¡°This time to unwrap the wedding card, we would have finished one round of lunch in this time.¡±

- A third added, ¡°That's a super cool and unique Invitation card. ¡°

- Another wrote, "Bhagwanji idols have been overdone and it looks overall tacky. Spend all the money you want but at least bring something never seen before. This is an "I have a lot of money but no creativity" version of the current big wedding boxes."

As seen in the video, the wedding invitation from Anant and Radhika was sent to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his spouse, Parvathi Siddaramaiah. The wedding invitation features their names in engraved in silver.

Written on the box are the words, ¡°With best compliments, Nita and Mukesh Ambani¡±.

Smitha Rakesh, Siddaramaiah's daughter-in-law, posted the footage of the invitation to Instagram. In just a few minutes, it received millions of views on social media and went viral.

The Wedding Ceremonies

The wedding ceremonies will commence on July 12 with the Shubh Vivah, followed by the Shubh Aashirwad on July 13, and concluding with the Mangal Utsav on July 14. This series of events will highlight the fusion of tradition and opulence, marking the union of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in a spectacular celebration.

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Who is Radhika Merchant?

Radhika Merchant is the daughter of Encore Healthcare CEO Viren Merchant and entrepreneur Shaila Merchant.

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