Naga Chaitanya-Sobhita Dhulipala’s wedding festivities begin with Mangalasnanam: Know about this auspicious South Indian tradition

Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya’s pre-wedding festivities have begun with plants, water and haldi. The to-be bride and groom just can now not get enough of 1 yet another and the latest photos for within 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 deepest ceremony have surfaced the online making the netizens want more!

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 his or her new life together.

Every Indian traditional entails a which means. For mangala snanam itis about washing away each of the negativity and prepping for a prosperous and new future for the couple. Or not it can be miles believed to bring good good fortune, prosperity, and happiness to the couple’s married life. A video of the same became shared on X (formerly Twitter) by a user name Lakshmi Bhavani (@iambhavani1).

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

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

Within the photos shared by any other X user by the handle Unis (@Unis100), we are in a position to see photos of Sobhita  and her family.

Sobhita looks like a typical South Indian bride within 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 within a giant vessel,  the bride-to-be is smudged with haldi on her face.

In any other photo, you may need the capacity to 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 festivities

Sobhita Dhulipala -Naga Chaitanya’s Wedding

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

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

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