Mukesh-Nita Ambani scion Anant gets engaged with Radhika Merchant

TIL Desk/Business/Mumbai/ Billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambanis son Anant Ambani got formally engaged with Radhika Merchant with the traditional ‘Gol Dhana’, ‘Chunari Vidhi’ and exchange of rings, an official said here on Thursday.

The ceremony, in the presence of families from both sides, friends and others, took place at the Antilia residence of the Ambanis. The age-old traditions of the Gujarati Hindus were followed with great enthusiasm at the family temple and ceremony areas, followed by exchange of greetings, gifts, bonhomie and fun.

Later, the guests were treated to a surprise performance by the Ambani family, led by Nita Ambani, who was loudly cheered by the gathering, adding to the enthusiasm and familial bonding. ‘Gol Dhana’ – literally meaning jaggery and coriander seeds – is a pre-wedding ceremony in Gujarati tradition, akin to an engagement. These items are distributed at the groom’s place where the event takes place.