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

Sobhita during her Pelli Raata ceremony

Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya are officially gearing up for their wedding day. After months of speculation, the couple will soon tie the knot in a traditional ceremony.

The pre-wedding festivities have begun, with intimate Telugu rituals being celebrated. A source close to the event shared insights into Sobhita's haldi ceremony, where Naga Chaitanya joined her family in the joyous occasion.

Sobhita shared a series of photos from the Haldi ceremony on Instagram along with the caption, "Raata sthaapana and Mangalasnaanam."

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A source who attended the ceremony said, “Sobhita’s wedding festivities began with the Pelli Raata ceremony which is usually done before the girl becomes a bride. Then they had the Mangalasnaanam rituals which is a Telugu version of Haldi. They also had Pelli Kuthuru ceremony where Sobhita was in a bridal attire, an Aarti was performed and she was blessed by married women and given bangles. Later, Naga Chaitanya and his family also joined for the lunch.”

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Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya's pre-wedding ceremonies are filled with deep-rooted South Indian traditions, reflecting respect for culture and family. The bride-to-be, Sobhita, has embraced these customs gracefully, often seen in exquisite traditional outfits that honor the heritage.

The couple's shared excitement has captured the hearts of their fans, who are eagerly anticipating the wedding. Set for December 4 in Hyderabad, the celebrations will follow all Telugu customs, as both are closely connected to their cultural roots. Reports suggest that their wedding will be an elaborate 8-hour affair, steeped in Telugu rituals.