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This season of love, here's decoding Jr NTR and wife Lakshmi Pranathi's big fat traditional wedding

ETimes.in | Last updated on - Feb 15, 2023, 14:21 IST
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Decoding Jr NTR, Lakshmi Pranathi's grand wedding ceremony

Jr NTR, one of the most loved actors in Tollywood, married Lakshmi Pranathi, the niece of ex-Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu on May 5th 2011. The wedding took place in Hyderabad in a traditional South Indian style. At that time, the wedding photos of Jr NTR that have gone viral on the internet. They have been together for over a decade now and their love story is an inspiration for many young couples. On this season of love, let’s decode the big fat traditional wedding of Jr NTR and Lakshmi Pranathi.




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​Hindu wedding ceremony​

The wedding was a traditional South Indian style wedding with a special focus on Telugu culture. The wedding ceremony of Jr NTR, according to Hindu tradition, consists of several rituals and customs. This was followed by the engagement ceremony, which included exchanging of rings, garlands, and the tying of a sacred thread around the couple’s wrists. The next ritual was the Sangeet, which was a joyous celebration of the union of the couple. This was followed by the Mehendi ceremony, in which the bride’s hands and feet were decorated with henna. This was followed by the Ganapati Puja, which is a prayer to Lord Ganesha, the God of beginnings. The bride and groom then exchanged garlands, and the groom tied the mangalsutra (sacred thread) around the bride's neck. The ceremony then continues with the pheras (seven circles) around the sacred fire, and the Saptapadi, or seven steps taken together by the couple.




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​Grand affair ​

The wedding of Jr NTR was a grand affair that was attended by many dignitaries from the film industry and political arena. Nandamuri Harikrishna had reportedly spent a whopping Rs 18 crore for the wedding of his son Jr NTR. Many celebrities graced the occasion and blessed the couple in their new life together. More than 10, 000 people were attended the wedding, which was a lavish affair with many cultural performances, sumptuous food and a grand fireworks display. The couple was showered with gifts and blessings from the guests. It was a grand celebration that was enjoyed by all.




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​Wedding venue ​

JR NTR's wedding took place at the famous Hitex Exhibition Center in Hyderabad. It is a world-class venue with a modern infrastructure, ample parking space and a serene atmosphere. It is an ideal venue for hosting large-scale events like weddings, parties, business conferences and much more. The venue is equipped with all the modern amenities and services that help to make the event a grand success. High-profile weddings will only take place in this exquisite venue.




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​Attendees​

The wedding of Jr NTR and Lakshmi Pranathi was a grand affair. The wedding was attended by a large number of people from the film industry, political circles and the business fraternity. Many prominent personalities such as Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh, DR D Rama Naidu, Ex-Chief Minister Nara Chandra Babu Naidu, Nandamuri Balakrishna and Jr NTR’s father Hari Krishna were present at the ceremony. The couple received a lot of blessings and wishes from their family, friends and well-wishers.




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​Bridal outfits ​

Jr NTR wore a traditional Indian wedding outfit for his wedding. He wore a dhoti kurta with a long gold border for his marriage. He also wore a cream and gold coloured sherwani with intricate gold embroidery and gold buttons for reception. He accessorized his look with a pearl necklace, gold bangles, and a stunning diamond ring. Lakshmi Pranathi looked stunning in a traditional red and gold Kanjeevaram saree, paired with a gold and diamond necklace and matching bangles. She also wore a pair of diamond studs to finish her look. Her hair was tied neatly, with a beautiful red and gold hair accessory. She completed her look with a classic red bindi and kohl-lined eyes.




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Adorable couple & happy family​

Jr NTR and his wife Lakshmi Pranathi are indeed a happy family. NTR and Pranathi are one of the most adorable celebrity couples in Tollywood today. The adorable couple have two children, the first son named Bhargav Ram (born in 2014), and the second son named Abhay Ram (born in 2020). They have always been supportive of each other and have stood by each other's side through thick and thin. They are a perfect example of a loving and caring family.




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