At the mehendi ceremony, Nitra Mantena appeared in a pastel ensemble embroidered with gold thread, while professional artists adorned her hands and feet with elaborate henna patterns symbolizing fertility, protection, and marital harmony. The women of both families joined her in coordinated outfits, while live classical musicians played ragas traditionally associated with auspicious beginnings.
The following night’s sangeet was a full-scale production featuring choreographed dance performances by relatives, friends, and celebrity guests. Bollywood music echoed across the palace courtyards as sisters, cousins, and close friends of the couple reenacted moments from the bride and groom’s life through dance and storytelling.
By now, social media had begun to erupt with leaked clips and aerial drone footage, fueling worldwide curiosity about what many were already calling “the wedding of the decade.”
The Wedding Day and the Arrival of a Global Icon
The climax of the four-day celebration came on November 23, the day of the wedding ceremony itself. As the sun dipped behind the Aravalli hills, the couple exchanged vows in a lakeside mandap framed by thousands of white roses, floating candles, and gold-trimmed silk canopies. The atmosphere was solemn yet electric—one part spiritual rite, one part cinematic spectacle.
