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Ambanis Lead Antilia Cha Raja Visarjan in Mumbai as Radhika Merchant, Pahariya Brothers Draw Viral Spotlight

Viral clips featuring Radhika Merchant with the Pahariya brothers turned the family ritual into a widely watched public spectacle.

Overview

  • The August 28 procession moved from the Ambani residence Antilia to Girgaon Chowpatty for the immersion of the Antilia Cha Raja idol.
  • Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani were photographed offering prayers, while Anant Ambani accompanied the route on foot with security.
  • Radhika Merchant rode a decorated tempo, chanting “Ganpati Bappa Morya” and at one point “Har Har Mahadeo,” drawing enthusiastic responses.
  • Videos showed Shikhar Pahariya arranging items on the truck as Veer Pahariya, his face covered in red gulaal, tossed flowers, with Orry seen alongside.
  • Coverage noted this year’s farewell was relatively low-key compared with some previous editions despite the sizable turnout and online attention.