In Pictures: MP Palace Hosts Godrej-Holkar Royal Wedding

Prince of MP’s Holkar dynasty Yashwant Rao Holkar marries Nairika, daughter of industrialist Vijay Crishna Godrej.

Holkar dynasty prince Yashwant Rao Holkar during his wedding ceremony. (Photo: PTI)

Yashwant Rao Holkar, the prince of Madhya Pradesh’s erstwhile Holkar dynasty, wed his childhood sweetheart Nairika, daughter of industrialist Vijay Crishna Godrej in a lavish ceremony at the Maheshwar Fort, 70 kilometers from Indore, on Tuesday.

While Yashwant manages a business in Goa, his bride is a lawyer.

The wedding procession of Richard Holkar’s son Yashwant Rao Holkar at Maheshwar Fort in Indore. (Photo: PTI) 

According to the Hindustan Times, the procession started at 3:45 pm with Yashwant and his father Shivaji in an open old Rolls Royce, followed by the entire Scindia clan.

Yashwant and his father Shivaji Rao (Richard) Holkar arrive in an open old Rolls Royce. (Photo: PTI) 

They were felicitated at various points by locals.

The groom Yashwant Rao walking to the ceremony. (Photo: PTI)

Over 2,000 guests were in attendance including most members of other Indian royal families.

The couple then exchanged vows at Ahilyeshwar temple within the fort premises.

The bride Nairika and Rao during the ceremony. (Photo: PTI)