Naga Chaitanya, Sobhita Dhupila pre-wedding rituals begin, diva shares stunning pics from ceremony

Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya are all set to tie the knot soon. On Monday, Sobhita shared beautiful pictures from a pre-wedding ceremony. She captioned the post, “Godhuma Raayi Pasupu danchatam 🦜🪷♥️ And so it begins!”

Sobhita Dhulipala seeks her elders' blessings during the 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 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). This act symbolizes the beginning of their life together, where they share responsibilities, work together, and prepare for a new phase in life.

In this context, the act is symbolic of unity, cooperation, and the idea that marriage involves both partners working together in harmony. It's one of many traditional rituals that highlight the coming together of the bride and groom in a Telugu wedding.