The Radhika Merchant-Anant Ambani Mameru Ceremony

Festivities commenced at Nita and Mukesh Ambani's home Antilia as the countdown continues for the grand wedding of their youngest child, Anant, with Radhika, Shaila and Viren Merchant's daughter.

On July 3, Antilia welcomed guests for the mameru ceremony in which the bride-to-be's mama's blesses her with clothes and jewellery.

Pink, orange, red and gold were the colours of the celebration; both the guests and Antilia celebrated the theme with gusto.

Nita Ambani's mother Purnima Dalal and her sister Mamta Dalal (she teaches at the Dhirubhai Ambani International School) made a grand entry on a rath. They were flanked by Nita Ambani and Anant.

 

The smiles on all their faces say it all.

 

The bride-to-be shines the brightest.

Behind her are Anant Ambani, Akash Ambani and Anand Piramal, Nita and Mukesh's son-in-law.

Isha Ambani married Anand on December 12, 2018.

 

Anand's mother, Dr Swati Piramal, vice chairperson of the Piramal Group, has devoted her professional life to improving public health.

Next to her is one of the richest human beings on the planet playing his happiest role -- that of grandfather. Comfortably nestled in his arms is his youngest granddaughter, Veda Akash Ambani.

Veda's mom, Shloka Ambani, smiles behind them.

Anand is holding his daughter, Aadiya Piramal, while Akash looks on.

 

Isha Ambani has no problem carrying her babies, Krishna Piramal and Aadiya Piramal, who will celebrate their second birthday on November 19.

Swati Piramal, Shloka, Veda and Anand join the family picture.

 

Is Anant looking for his pretty bride?

 

Samdhis Mukesh Ambani and Ajay Piramal, chairman of the Piramal Group, hold their cute grandchildren -- Aadiya and Krishna.

 

Mukesh Ambani flanked by son-in-law Anand and son Akash.

 

Akash with his beautiful wife Shloka.

If you haven't seen Shloka's non-traditional side yet, do click here.

 

The groom's maternal grandmother, Purnima Dalal, gets a helping hand.

 

Radhika with her parents, Shaila and Viren Merchant.

 

Can any celebration be complete without the foot-tapping, dance-inducing beat of the dhol?

 

Cops, photographers, private security personnel and interested gawkers brush shoulders outside a lit-up Antilia.

 

Don't miss the 'aa (A)' entwined with the 'rr (R)' in gold at the entrance. Or the modified carriage. Wonder who took the first ride -- the happy couple?!