Naga-Sobhita's Wedding Festivities Begin With 'Godhuma Raayi Pasupu Danchatam' (Image-Instagram/sobhitad)
The marriage festivities of Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dulipala began with the auspicious Godhuma Raayi Pasupu Danchatam ceremony. Radiating the Telugu culture and traditions, the actress shared the joyful festive captures.
As the couple Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita set to tie the knot soon, the vibrant celebrations and the tradition festivities prior marriage began earlier today. Initiating the pre-wedding ceremonies with the Godhuma Raayi Pasupu danchatam, the actress announced a new beginning. In the photos, The Night Manager star can be seen adorned in a traditional Kanjeevaram silk saree, performing the ritual with grace and elegance.
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Here is the information about this auspicious Telugu ceremony. Godhuma means wheat. Raayi means stone. Pasupu means turmeric. Danchatam means crushing or grinding. So, the phrase roughly translates to “crushing wheat, stone, and turmeric together.” It has immense cultural significance in the context of Telugu weddings.
It refers to a traditional ritual where the bride and groom jointly grind wheat, turmeric, and sometimes other ingredients on a grinding stone (raayi). The act symbolizes the beginning of their life together, where they share responsibilities, work together, and prepare for a new phase in life.
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As per the tradition, the ceremony could last up to sixteen days (Padahaaru Rojula Panduga). But in modern times, it usually lasts two or more days, depending on the family’s convenience.
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Dating rumors of Chaitanya and Sobhita surfaced in 2022 when photos of the duo on a trip went viral on the internet. In June, the stars were spotted at a restaurant in London. Reports also suggested that the duo had been spending time together for quite some time and wanted to keep themselves away from the limelight.
The couple officially got engaged on August 8 in a low-key ceremony at Nagarjuna’s residence, Jubilee Hills of Hyderabad.
