How Anant Ambani-Radhika businessman wedding put India on a global map. Bharat News

Last update:July 12, 2025, 09:50 IST

Carefully organized and depth spiritual ceremony further enhances India’s image as the spirituality capital of the world.

In July 2024, the world tuned as Anant Ambani – businessman Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani’s younger son and Radhika trader tied the knot. The wedding ceremony crossed the only social program to become India’s most widely followed cultural event – one that placed the country on a global map – globally, beautiful and deeply meaningful rituals with millions of people came out in the mainstream and social media.

Holy importance of Hindu marriage

In the Hindu tradition, marriage is not only as a social contract but also as a sacred and lifelong commitment. It represents a divine association between two individuals, their families and communities, which is observed and observed with detailed rituals and customs. The purpose of Hindu marriage is beyond personal fulfillment, which contributes to the fulfillment of religious duties (religion) and social order.

While modern practicalities often prevent most weddings from following all ancient rituals, the young Ambani couple chose to carefully follow every Indian tradition and custom. This option is stemmed by his deep reverence for these practices and has a deep desire to start his married life with blessings and knowledge of elders and spiritual leaders. Radhika-unknown marriage effectively expressed this powerful message globally, which exists many international luminaries, which are already experienced to experience it.

Enhance India’s global image

At a time when India is confidently emphasizing its right place on the world platform, building significant skills in financial, technical and industrial areas, this carefully organized and deep spiritual ceremony carried India’s image forward as the world’s spirituality capital. The wedding guest list showed India’s international appeal and increased a central role in global affairs. The presence of respected persons highlighted India’s growing economic, political, intellectual and scientific powers.

The capacity of Reliance Industries and Ambani family underlines its focused efforts to cultivate deep, inclusive and meaningful relations to host such a grand assembly of global dignitaries from various fields, constantly working to take India into a position as a global leader.

A confluence of publishers

Marriage was a remarkable gathering of religious and spiritual leaders from various Vedic Hindu traditions, which in a recent memory made the largest congregation of such figures at a wedding ceremony. The religious leaders participating in the celebration include:

• Swami Sadanand Saraswati, Shankaracharya, Dwarka

• Swami Avimukteshwarand Saraswati, Shankaracharya, Joshimath

• Gaurang Das Prabhu, Divisional Director, ISKCON

• Gaur Gopal Das, Monk, ISKCON

• Radhanath Swamy, Member, Governing Body, ISKCON

• Pujyashree Rameshbhai Oza

• Gautambhai Oka

• Pujyashree Devprasad Maharaj

• Vijuben Rajani, Sri Anandbawa Seva Sansana

• Shri Balak Yogeshwordas Ji Maharaj, Badrinath Dham

• Pujyashree Chidanand Saraswati, Head, Parambarth Niketan Ashram

• Shri Namramuni Maharaj, Jain Muni, Founder-Prasadam

• Dhirendra Kumar Garg, Guru, Bageshwar Dham

• Baba Ramdev, Yoga Guru

• Swami Rambhadaracharya

• Swami Kailashanand, Mahamandaleshwar, Niranjhanani Akhara

• Avadeshnand Giri, Mahamandaleshwar, Junna Akhara

• Shri Devkinandan Thakurji Maharaj, World Peace Service Trust

• Didi Maa Sadhvi Ramar ji, Vatsalya Gram

• Swami Paramanad ji, Founder, Param Shakti Peeth

• Shri Vishal Rakesh ji Goswami, Head Priest, Srinathji Temple

Apart from many Indian politicians and ministers, the ceremonies were given by political publishers around the world, which highlighted India’s growing international appeal. These include:

• John Kerry (American politician)

• Tony Blair (Former Prime Minister, UK)

• Boris Johnson (Former Prime Minister, UK)

• Matteo Renzi (Former Prime Minister of Italy)

• Sebstian Kurz (Former Austria Prime Minister)

• Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper

• Carl Build (former Prime Minister of Sweden)

• Mohammad Nasheed (former president of Maldives)

• He Samiya Suluhu Hasan (President, Tanzania)

A large number of global trade leaders also traveled to India for wedding rituals, including:

• Amin Nasar (President and CEO, Aramco)

• He Khaldun Al Mubarak, CEO, Managing Director, Mubadla

• Murray Achinclos (CEO, BP)

• Robert Dadle (former CEO – BP, Board Member – Aramco)

• Mark Tucker (President of Group, HSBC Holdings PLC)

• Bernard Loni (East CEO, BP)

• Shantinu Narayen (CEO, Adobe)

• Michael Grims (Managing Director, Morgan Stanley)

• Igor Sehin, CEO, Rosneft

• Jee Li, Executive President, Samsung Electronics

• Dilhan Pillay (CEO, Temacek Holdings)

• Emma Valmasley (CEO, Glaxosmithkline)

• David Constable (CEO, Floor Corporation)

• Jim Tigue (CEO, Enterprise GP)

• Gianni Infantino (IOC Member, President of FIFA)

• Juan Antonio Samracha (Vice President, IOC)

• Ngozi Okonjo-Iwela (Director General, WTO)

• Kim Kardashian, Media Personality, Socialite

• Khloe Kardashian, Media Personality, Socialite

• Dinesh Paliwal (Partner, KKR)

• Lim Chow Keit, CEO, GIC

• Michael Klein, Managing Partner, M. Klein & Company

• Badar Mohammad Al-Sade (Director, Kia)

• Yoshihiro Hykutom, Senior Management Executive Officer, SMBC

• Khalil Mohammad Sharif Phulthi, Vice President, Adia

• Peter Diamondis, Executive Chairman, Universities University

• J Shetty (Podcaster, Author, Coach)

• Jeff Cons (artist)

• January Makamba (Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation)

• James Taeklet (CEO, Lockheed Martin)

• Eric Cantor (Vice Chairman, Mollis & Company)

• Enric Lares (Chairman and CEO, HP Inc.)

• Borje Ekhom (Chairman and CEO, Ericsson)

• William Lynn (Executive Vice President, BP)

• Tommy Uito, Chairman, Nokia Mobile Network

Hugging humanity and tradition

In the true spirit of “Manav Seva Hi Madhav Seva” – the service of humanity is true service for God – the Ambani family started their wedding ceremony with a Samulik Viva (Mass Wedding) for 50 underprivileged couples in Reliance Corporate Park, Navi Mumbai. The event was attended by more than 800 guests, in which all the members of the Ambani family attended the newlyweds to give blessings and gifts.

In addition, the Ambani family ensured that no one went without meals for three weeks with a wedding ceremony. A Bhandara was organized, serving more than 1,000 lunch and dinner daily through a community kitchen, which symbolized the same principle of service to humanity.

The wedding ceremonies spread for several days, including many small, yet deeply important, rituals:

, Mosalu: A Gujarati tradition where the groom’s mother’s uncle presents the groom and the groom with traditional gifts, known as Mameru.

, Valley of Gods: Devotional dance performance under the leadership of Nita Ambani in the Jamnagar temple complex is a symbol of a mother’s love and shows Indian spirituality through dance.

, Sangeet: The concert, a happy occasion where family members performed songs and dances for the couple with enthusiastic performance by both Mukesh and Neeta Ambani.

, Graha Shanti: A ritual worship performed to Lord Ganesha and Nava Gray (nine planets) to remove obstacles, calm the effects of negative planets and bring happiness and prosperity to the new couple. This randal was done with the worship of the mother, which is an expression of Goddess Durga or Parvati.

, PETHI/HALDI: A popular Indian wedding ceremony brought families together for entertainment at the ceremony and to join with an ancient, unbreakable tradition.

, Bhajan and Shiva Shakti Puja: A deep and meaningful ceremony that celebrates the balance of the Sangh and the divine energies was seen as a serious and sacred opportunity.

, Marriage: The ritual of holy marriage was performed in the presence of the Holy Agni, the elderly and spiritual leaders as the couple entered the holy marriage.

, Wedding reception: For various groups of extended friends, families, colleagues and partners, reception continued for three days. In particular, a reception housekeeping, security, secretarial, operations and maintenance personnel, including Antilia, sea air, Karuna Sindhu and all other Ambani houses were dedicated to all the employees.

An Ode and Domestic Indian Dress for Banaras

Wedding Day Decor, Themed “An Odd to Banaras,” offered a nutritious and permanent experience for global leaders, taking him on a trip through the Ghats of Banaras. This subject paid tribute to the traditions, purity, culture, art, crafts and cuisine of the eternal city. Emergent Experience re -created the essence of the streets of Banaras within the concourse of the wedding site at the Jio World Center, allowing guests to join the city’s traditions, tastes and spirituality.

The dress code theme, “Respected Indian”, adorned all dignitaries and guests adorned in traditional Indian dress, reflecting the magnificent performance of India’s rich cultural heritage. This explosion of colors, clothes, textures and techniques at Ambani wedding presented India’s diverse and talented cotturies and artisans.

The marriage of Radhika businessman and Anant Ambani was not only a celebration to unite two persons, but a grand tapestry was woven with a thread of deep tradition, global connection and intensive spirituality, leaving an indelible mark on India’s cultural landscape.

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