On Monday, actress Sobhita Dhulipala celebrated the beginning of her wedding festivities with actor Naga Chaitanya through the traditional Godhuma Raayi Papasu Daanchtam ritual, held in Visakhapatnam. The ceremony marked a significant moment as the couple prepares for their upcoming nuptials.
Sobhita dazzled attendees in a stunning peach Kanjeevaram sari adorned with striking green and golden borders. Her long braid was beautifully embellished with jasmine flowers, complemented by exquisite golden jewelry and a stack of green bangles that enhanced her traditional look. She opted for a natural makeup style, featuring a black bindi and kohl-rimmed eyes that added to her elegance.
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The Godhuma Raayi Papasu Daanchtam is a ritual commonly practiced in South Indian cultures, particularly among Telugu communities. This ceremony involves measuring wheat flour and grains, symbolizing abundance and prosperity. Participants offer these grains to deities as a gesture of gratitude and to pray for future well-being during significant life events like weddings.
Surrounded by close friends and family, including her sister Samanta, Sobhita shared intimate moments from the celebration on Instagram. The photos showcased her paying homage to her elders by seeking their blessings—a poignant tradition that highlights the importance of family during such milestones. Sobhita shared a heartfelt caption, “Godhuma Raayi Pasupu Daanchtam. And so it begins,” signaling the start of her wedding journey.
Sobhita, 32, and Naga Chaitanya have reportedly been dating since 2022, although they had kept their relationship under wraps until their engagement was publicly announced in August. The Godhuma Raayi ceremony is just the initial step in a series of pre-wedding events, as both families now turn their attention to finalizing the bride’s trousseau and organizing grand celebrations.
