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‘It was magical’: Radhika Merchant after taking holy dip at Mahakumbh with the rest of Ambanis

A video shows Radhika Merchant with her husband, Anant Ambani, at Mahakumbh. The couple visited the gathering with other members of the Ambani family.

Updated on: Feb 12, 2025 02:23 PM IST
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Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant visited the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela on Tuesday to take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam with other family members. The couple later expressed how it felt to visit the gathering, touted as the largest in the world. While Anant Ambani felt “very good,” it was a “magical” experience for Radhika Merchant.

Radhika Merchant visited Mahakumbh with her husband and family. (X/@PTI_News)
Radhika Merchant visited Mahakumbh with her husband and family. (X/@PTI_News)

News agency PTI shared a video of the couple after they took a dip in the Sangam - the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati - in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

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Radhika Ambani, who was seen wearing traditional attire, said, “It was magical. Thank you” with a smile when asked about her experience.

Anant Ambani said, “I feel very good after taking the holy dip. May God bless everyone with peace and prosperity.”

Anant Ambani, the younger son of Mukesh and Nita Ambani, marrried Radhika Merchant in July last year.

Take a look at the video of the couple here:

Ambanis visit Mahakumbh:

Swami Kailashanand Giri ji Maharaj of Niranjani Akhara performed the Ganga Puja with the Ambani family. They also met Swami Chiddanand Saraswati Maharaj of Parmarth Niketan Ashram. Following their holy dip, the family distributed sweets and life jackets.

 
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