It was a day for would be bride    Aishwarya to apply Mehndi on her palms, in the name of her future husband Abhishek. As expected the ceremony took place in the residence of Aishwarya. It was made a low key affair by the Bachchans.

The ceremony which has to start at 4pm started a little late after 5pm. The Sister of would be groom Abhishek, led the procession to deliver the Mehndi to the house of Aishwarya. She was accompanied by mother Jaya and family friend Sonali Bendre in a car and a Volvo bus. The Mehndi was specially brought in from the Sate of Rajasthan, in particular from Sojat. The Sojat Mehndi is famous world over for its quality.

At the same time the parents of Aishwarya, Vrinda and Krishnaraj Rai left for the residence of the Bachchans, there the Mehndi ceremony was presided over by Mrs. Kirron Kher.

Meanwhile it has been reported that Maulvis at the famous Dargah of Ajmer would pray for the happy married life of the couple.  

  

Today is the Grand Finale - the most awaited event of the year - marriage of Aishwarya and Abhishek.