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SHRINATHJI, DEC 29
The “Roka” (engagement) ceremony of Radhika Merchant, daughter of Shaila and Viren Merchant and Anant Ambani, son of Nita and Mukesh Ambani was performed at the Shrinathji Temple at NathDwara in Rajasthan on Thursday in the presence of family members and friends and blessed by the priests of the temple.
- Anant and Radhika have known each other for a few years and today’s ceremony commences the formal journey of their marriage in the coming months
- Like her mother-in-law Nita Ambani, Radhika is also a classical dancer
The young couple spent the day at the temple seeking Lord Shrinathji’s blessings for their upcoming union and participated in the traditional Raj-bhog-shringaar ceremonies at the temple. The family and friends will together celebrate the happy occasion later today.
For the roka ceremony, Anant wore a blue traditional kurta set while Radhika opted for a peach lehenga.
Anant and Radhika have known each other for a few years and today’s ceremony commences the formal journey of their marriage in the coming months. Both families seek the blessings and good wishes of everyone for Radhika and Anant as they start their journey of togetherness.
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Anant completed his studies from Brown University in the USA and has since served at Reliance industries in various capacities including as a member on the Boards of Jio Platforms and Reliance Retail Ventures. He currently leads the energy business of RIL. Radhika is a graduate of New York University and serves as a Director on the Board of Encore Healthcare.
Like her mother-in-law Nita Ambani, Radhika is also a classical dancer and was trained under Guru Bhavan Thakar of Shree Nibha Arts dance academy of Mumbai. She maintains a low profile and shares a special bond with the Ambani family. Radhika even performed at Isha Ambani’s sangeet ceremony in 2018.
Director-Corporate Affairs, Reliance Industries Limited, Parimal Nathwani confirmed the roka ceremony of Anant and Radhika, which was held at the temple.
His tweet read: “Heartiest congratulations to dearest Anant and Radhika for their Roka ceremony at the Shrinathji temple in Nathdwara. May Lord Shrinath ji’s blessings be with you always.”
