Rashmika-Vijay's Udaipur wedding: Haldi, mehndi and sangeet details out
India Today
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are set to begin their wedding festivities in Udaipur on February 24, with an intimate mehndi ceremony. The celebrations at ITC Mementos will continue with haldi and sangeet sessions on February 25, culminating in their highly anticipated wedding on February 26.
Actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are all set to begin their wedding festivities in Udaipur this week. The celebrations will take place at the luxurious ITC Mementos Udaipur, where the couple has chosen to host all their pre-wedding and wedding ceremonies.
According to sources close to the development, the mehndi ceremony will be held tomorrow, February 24, in an intimate setting with close family members and friends in attendance. The haldi and sangeet ceremony is scheduled for the following day, February 25, 2026, leading up to the wedding ceremony, which will also be hosted at the same venue.
The festivities are expected to be private and closely guarded, with only a select guest list invited to the celebrations. The couple has opted for Udaipur as their wedding destination, known for its regal palaces and picturesque lake views, adding a royal touch to the ceremonies.
While details about the wedding rituals and guest appearances remain under wraps, preparations are currently underway at the property. The wedding is expected to blend traditional elements with a grand yet intimate setting.
Sources indicate that the haldi ceremony will take place in one of the open courtyards of ITC Mementos Udaipur, with decor centred on floral arrangements and traditional elements. The ceremony is expected to be a daytime affair, in keeping with custom, with only close family and a handful of friends present.
The mehndi and sangeet ceremony, scheduled for February 24, is likely to be a more elaborate yet personal gathering. Artisans have reportedly been flown in for the occasion, and the event will reflect a mix of South Indian and contemporary aesthetics. The wedding ceremony will take place on February 26, also at the same venue in Udaipur.
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