As the Ambanis prepare for the grand wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant on July 12, the family organized a ‘Samuh Vivah’ (mass wedding) for over 50 underprivileged couples in Mumbai on Tuesday.
The mass wedding, embodying the Ambani family’s motto “Manav seva hi Madhav seva” (Service to humanity is service to God), was held for couples from the Palghar area at the Reliance Corporate Park. Nearly 800 people, including family members of the couples, local social workers, and community representatives, attended the event.
The Ambani family added a personal touch by attending the occasion and personally extending their best wishes to each couple.
Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani were joined by their son Akash Ambani and his wife Shloka Mehta, as well as their daughter Isha Ambani with her husband Anand Piramal.
Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, expressed her happiness, saying, “I give my blessing to all these couples. The ‘Shubh-lagna’ ceremonies of Anant and Radhika begin today with this mass wedding event.”
As a gesture of goodwill, the Ambanis bestowed significant gifts upon each couple. The brides received gold ornaments, such as Mangalsutras, wedding rings, and nose rings, as well as silver ornaments like toe rings and anklets. Each bride also received a cheque for Rs. 1.01 lakh as her ‘streedhan,’ representing her personal wealth.
Additionally, the couples were gifted essential grocery and household items sufficient for a year, along with appliances and bedding essentials.
This is not the first time the Ambanis have engaged in such philanthropic activities. During previous family weddings, the Ambanis have consistently participated in community service activities, such as providing food service (‘Anna Seva’) to nearby communities in collaboration with NGOs.
