Know about this auspicious South Indian tradition

Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya’s wedding bells are ringing! The haldi and mangalasnanam ceremony have been concluded. See inside moments and know all about this South Indian tradition.

Inside Sobhita Dhulipala-Naga Chaitanya's pre-wedding festivities (PC: Mourya Dandu/Instagram)

Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya’s pre-wedding festivities have begun with flowers, water and haldi. The to-be bride and groom just can not get enough of each other and the latest photos for inside their haldi and manglasnam ceremony is a testament for it. ‘The Night Manager’ actress is rooted in traditions. She changed two outfits for her mangalasnanam ceremony. Images from their private ceremony have surfaced the internet making the netizens want more!

Sobhita Dhulipala in traditional attire for mangalasnanam (PC: Mourya Dandu/Instagram)

Sobhita Dhulipala in traditional attire for mangalasnanam (PC: Mourya Dandu/Instagram)

What is Mangalasnanam Ceremony?

Mangala Snanam is a significant ritual in South Indian weddings, symbolising purification and auspiciousness. The term literally translates to “auspicious bath” and is an integral part of the pre-wedding ceremonies that prepare the bride and groom for their new life together.

Every Indian traditional entails a meaning. For mangala snanam itis about washing away all the negativity and prepping for a prosperous and new future for the couple. It is believed to bring good luck, prosperity, and happiness to the couple’s married life. A video of the same was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by a user name Lakshmi Bhavani (@iambhavani1).

As South Indian weddings continue to evolve, the essence of Mangala Snanam remains a beautiful reminder of the importance of rituals in marking significant life transitions.

Sobhita Dhulipala in traditional attire for mangalasnanam (PC: Mourya Dandu/Instagram)

Sobhita Dhulipala in traditional attire for mangalasnanam (PC: Mourya Dandu/Instagram)

In the photos shared by another X user by the handle Unis (@Unis100), we can see photos of Sobhita  and her family.

Sobhita looks like a traditional South Indian bride in the mustard saree with strapless blouse. She is adorned with gold jewellery – two heavy bangles, a bajuband and nose ring with necklace and earrings. Sitting on a chair inside a big vessel,  the bride-to-be is smudged with haldi on her face.

In another photo, one can see the actress wearing a pink rouge-red tone silk saree with plain full-sleeves close-neck blouse. Meanwhile, Naga Chaitanya opted for ivory embroidered kurta set.

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala's pre-wedding festivties

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala’s pre-wedding festivities

Sobhita Dhulipala -Naga Chaitanya's Wedding

Both actors had kept their relationship under wraps until it was official. In August, first photos of the couple’s small engagement ceremony in Hyderabad.

Later, in October, Sobhita took to Instagram and shared moments from her Godhuma Raayi Pasupu danchatam ceremony wearing a traditional South Indian saree and plain emerald glass bangles.

Reportedly, the couple will tie the knot on December 4.




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