There was something unexpectedly calm about the videos coming out of Jamnagar this week. Not the loud celebrity circus people usually expect. No screaming fans. No camera flashes popping every two seconds. Just a small courtyard, priests chanting slowly, elders smiling softly while incense smoke curled into the evening air like it had nowhere else to go.
According to reports from LiveMint, Hindustan Times and other coverage, cricketer Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok have begun their pre-wedding ceremonies in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The wedding itself is expected in early March 2026, with traditional functions planned across several days.
And honestly, from what Destination Weddings India planners have seen over years of doing these weddings those quiet first rituals usually stay in memory longer than the grand reception nights. Always.
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A Soft Ganesh Puja Starts the Celebrations
Reports say the ceremonies opened with a Ganesh puja a simple prayer before weddings asking for blessings. Videos shared online showed the couple standing quietly beside family members while priests chanted Sanskrit mantras. Small brass lamps flickered in one corner.
You can almost hear the sound of temple bells. You can literally imagine the smell of sandalwood and camphor. The air feels warm, calm, almost emotional.
Someone in the background whispers, “Stand closer, beta.” Someone fixes a dupatta. Someone wipes a tear quickly before anyone sees.
To be fair, these are tiny moments. But they stay forever.
Last month, a couple Destination Weddings India worked with in Udaipur cried during their Ganesh puja because the bride’s grandmother sang one old bhajan quietly. It lasted maybe 19 minutes. Nobody remembers the DJ songs now. Everyone remembers that one bhajan.
And that’s how weddings begin sometimes. Quietly.
Tendulkar and Ambani Families Attend
Reports confirm members of the Tendulkar family and Ambani family attended the ceremony, including Sachin Tendulkar, Mukesh Ambani, and Nita Ambani.
Big names, yes. But the gathering looked simple. Folded hands. Soft smiles. Families sitting close together on white cushions.
Most people don’t realise celebrity weddings today are getting smaller. Around 130–170 guests instead of those giant 900-person banquets. More conversations. More eye contact. Less noise.
From what planners have seen, smaller weddings feel warmer. You notice who hugged you. You hear every blessing.
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Jamnagar Venue Hosting the Main Wedding
Reports suggest the main wedding functions will take place at a private residence in Jamnagar that has hosted other high-profile celebrations.
Security is tight. Obviously. But insiders describe the ceremonies as traditional and relaxed. Tea trays moving slowly between guests. The soft rustle of silk sarees in the evening breeze. Someone laughing quietly near the flower décor.
The air in Jamnagar after sunset feels slightly cool, especially near open lawns. And you can literally smell jasmine garlands when decorators unload flowers near the gate. Sunset photos there turn golden-orange planners notice that immediately.
Little things like that they stay.
About the Couple
Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, has mostly kept his personal life private. Friends say he prefers a quiet routine, focused on cricket.
So this wedding has naturally drawn attention.
Guests from cricket, business and entertainment circles are expected at the main ceremony next week. Traditional events like haldi, mehendi and sangeet are reportedly planned across 2–3 days, sometimes stretching 7–8 hours into late-night laughter and music.
Honestly, it still surprises planners how emotional these ceremonies become once cameras stay outside the gate.
Why Jamnagar Is Becoming a Wedding Destination
From what Destination Weddings India has seen, Jamnagar is slowly becoming popular for private weddings because of:
• Secure estates
• Comfortable February weather
• Charter flight access
• Complete privacy
Last year, a client visiting Jamnagar for venue scouting mentioned how the night breeze carried the smell of roses from décor rehearsals across the lawn. They still talk about it.
There’s something magical about destination weddings where families gather quietly before celebrations begin. Something real.
A Small Insight From Destination Weddings India
After planning weddings across Rajasthan, Goa, Kerala and international locations, Destination Weddings India planners are noticing a pattern.
Smaller guest lists.
More traditions.
More real family moments.
If they’re being honest those weddings feel more meaningful. Less show, more memory.
You won’t believe how often couples later say the Ganesh puja or family blessing was their favourite moment not the fireworks, not the dance floor. Because sometimes the quietest moments are the biggest.
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