DATE: 30 June, 2012 (Saturday)
GUEST LIST: Over 2,000 friends of Dharmendra, Hema Malini and the Takhtani’s
LOCATION: Hotel Lalit Intercontinental at Sahar, near Mumbai’s International airport.
RECEPTION: Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani’s Wedding Reception was a glamorous event with guests from the Film Industry, Business and Politics attending the grand Reception. The newlyweds looked radiant and happy. Over 2,000 guests attended the Reception.
Esha looked beautiful in a lovely Pink “Lehenga” and Corset Blouse embroidered with Swarovski crystals. Esha Deol’s dress was designed by Rocky S. Bharat looked tall and dashing in a smart Black Tuxedo which was designed by Simone Khambatta.
Esha’s parents (Dharmendra and Hema Malini) arrived at the Reception along with Bharat’s parents (Vijay and Puja Takhtani). Dharmendra looked charming in a Black suit and Hema Malini looked gorgeous in a Cream sari which was designed by Neeta Lulla. Esha’s sister Aahana Deol work a dark Pink “Lehenga Choli”.
ESHA DEOL AND BHARAT TAKHTANI WEDDING CEREMONY
Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani were married at the Juhu ISKCON temple on 29 June, 2012. In keeping with Tamil marriage rituals, the wedding preparations start early in the morning around 7:30am. A priest had specially come down from Tirupati Temple. Tamil and North Indian marriage rituals were performed at the wedding. Only close relatives and family friends attended the wedding. Amitabh, Abhishek Bachchan, Manoj Kumar, Vyjayanthimala and Vinod Khanna were among the few non-family and film industry members who attended the wedding. Bharat Takhtani arrived at the temple in a decorated horse carriage. Dharmendra and Hema Malini welcomed the groom and his guests with flowers. At the four corners of the Mandap were Banana leaves and Mango leaves.
Esha, Ahana and Hema Malini, all three wore beautiful Kanjeevaram/Kanjivaram saris. Hema Malani wore a Red-Orange Kanjivaram sari with a Green Blouse. Esha Deol wore a Red and Gold Wedding Kanjeevaram saree with a Golden Blouse. All the sarees were remodeled by Neeta Lulla. Esha wore lots of traditional Indian gold jewelry and an exquisite diamond choker around her neck. She also wore the traditional “Choora”, which are traditional North Indian wedding bangles. Bharat Takhtani wore a smashing White Sherwani with Brown borders, designed by Neeta Lulla.
The rituals that were performed at the Esha Deol – Bharat Takhtani wedding were:
“Mangala Snanaan”: Esha Deol took a bath at an auspicious time. A paste of Turmeric and Sandalwood along with oil was applied to Esha. An aarti was performed before Esha left home for the temple and a “Kappu” (Holy thread) was tied to her wrist to ward-off evil.
“Jai Mala” or “Malai Mattal”: Both Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani and they exchanged garlands three times. This is a symbol of their union.
“Oonjal”: After the exchange of garlands, Bharat and Esha sat on a swing and they were given milk and banana to eat. A Lamp was lit to ward off evil.
“Kanyadanam/Kannigadhaanam”: Dharmendra formally gave the hand of Esha in Bharat’s. This symbolized that he was giving his daughter, Esha, in her husband, Bharat’s care.
“Muhurtum”: Bharat Takhtani tied a lovely Mangalsutra around Esha Deol’s neck.
“Saptapadi”: Bharat and Esha took “Saat Pheras“ (7 rounds) around the Holy Fire [“Agni”] to solemnize their wedding. Bharat led the first 3 “Pheras” and Esha took the lead in the remaining 4 “Pheras”. Usually at Sindhi Weddings only 4 “Pheras” are performed. Significance of Saptapadi or Seven Pheras.
“Sammandhi Mariyathai” and “Grihapravesham”: “Sammandhi Mariyathai” (“Bidhai“) was the send-off ceremony. This was performed at Hema Malini’s Juhu bungalow in the evening. “Grihapravesham” was performed at Bharat’s house by his mother to welcome Esha into his household.
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