Naga Chaitanya-Sobhita Dhulipala Wedding Festivities Kick Off, Bride-To-Be Drops Photos

Naga Chaitanya-Sobhita Dhulipala: The couple got engaged in an intimate ceremony on August 8 earlier this year. Their wedding festivities have now kickstarted with the bride-to-be's haldi ceremony. The actress took to her Instagram account to share photos from the Pasupu ceremony which was seemingly held this morning, October 21. 

Sobhita Dhulipala hops on the ‘minimal bride’ trend for Pasupu ceremony

The Made In Heaven star took to her Instagram account to share photos from the first pre-wedding festivity. Sobhita donned a simple red and green colour saree for the event. She teamed the look with minimal gold jewellery and accessories her hair with traditional gajra. 

Sobhita shared the photos with the caption, “Godhuma Raayi Pasupu danchatam 🦜🪷♥️And so it begins” Roughly translated Godhuma means wheat, Raayi means stone, Pasupu means turmeric and danchatam signifies crushing. It is a custom similar to the haldi ceremony, where the bride-to-be grinds the ingredients together to symbolise new life.  Sobhita shared a photo where she can be seen standing with a mortar and pestle decorated with fresh flowers. 
 

Sobhita Dhulipala-Naga Chaitanya's intimate engagement 

On August 8, veteran star Nagarjuna Akkineni shared pictures of his son Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala from their engagement ceremony on his X handle. Along with the post, he wrote, "We are delighted to announce the engagement of our son, Naga Chaitanya, to Sobhita Dhulipala, which took place this morning at 9:42 a.m.!! We are overjoyed to welcome her into our family. Congratulations to the happy couple! Wishing them a lifetime of love and happiness. God bless!" 8.8.8 A beginning of infinite love Sobhitad chayakkineni"

Naga Chaitanya was previously married to actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu. They announced their separation on social media in a joint statement in October 2021. In it, they asked for privacy and support during these difficult times. Samantha and Chaitanya maintained that they will always 'hold a special bond' between them. Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala have remained tight-lipped about their relationship. If reports are to be believed, the newly engaged couple met a few months after Naga's divorce from Samantha.