Sobhita Dhulipala keeps it traditional, sticks to her roots at pre wedding ceremony, read to know What is Pelli Kuthuru?

Sobhita Dhulipala at her Pelli Kuthuru ceremony

As the wedding date of Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala approaches on December 4, bride-to-be Sobhita delighted fans by sharing mesmerizing photos from her Pelli Kuthuru ceremony. Dressed in a gorgeous red saree, she looked absolutely radiant in the pictures.

Sobhita took to Instagram on Monday and shared a serious of photos from her Pelli Kuthuru ceremony. She can be seen seeking blessings from elders in the photos. The caption read, "Pelli Kuthuru" along with a heart emoji.

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Sobhita beams with joy

In some of the photos, Sobhita is seen posing with her family, beaming with joy. Other pictures capture heartfelt moments as her family applies turmeric paste to her feet and performs an aarti, symbolizing her transition into a bride. The actor radiates happiness as she seeks blessings from the elders and poses for pictures following the ceremony.

For the Pelli Kuthuru ceremony, Sobhita chose a classic red and gold saree, exuding radiance as she wore the traditional Telugu-style bottu on her forehead.

What is the Pelli Kuthuru ceremony?

The Pelli Kuthuru ceremony usually takes place a few days before the wedding.The ceremony is a way for the bride's family to welcome her into their home and bless her for her marriage.The ceremony includes applying a paste of turmeric, sandalwood, and other herbs to the bride's body to cleanse her. The bride is also adorned with traditional jewelry and garments, and her hands and feet are decorated with intricate Mehndi designs.

Also read: Sobhita Dhulipala shares ethereal pics from her Pelli Raata and Mangalsnanam ceremony ahead of wedding with Naga Chaitanya

Sobhita and Naga Chaitanya's pre-wedding festivities

Her pre-wedding rituals began with the pasupu danchadam ceremony, followed by raata sthaapana and mangala snanam ceremonies, all being traditional Telugu ceremonies performed by the bride and her family few days before the wedding.

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita are all set to wed on December 4 at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad, a venue with sentimental value as it is owned by Naga Chaitanya's grandfather. Reports suggest that the wedding will be a traditional Telugu affair, lasting over 8 hours filled with rituals.