Raj Kundra arrives in a chariot to marry Shilpa Shetty

Clad in a maroon and gold sherwani, businessman Raj Kundra today arrived in a horse-drawn chariot to marry Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty in Khandala. Kundra arrived at the Bawa Villa in Khandala, about 100 kms from here, where the wedding is scheduled to be held later this evening. He was accompanied by his family and friends. Bollywood actor Jackky Bhagnani was also a part of the 'barat' (procession).

The groom was welcomed by Shipa's parents and her sister Shamita Shetty, who recently left reality show Bigg Boss to attend the wedding of her 34-year-old sister. The Bollywood beauty will be wearing a saree cum lehnga by designer Tarul Tahiliani, which will be embellished with Swarovski crystals with red details.

The marriage vows will be exchanged in the Mangalorean tradition while the pre-marriage rituals were conducted in the Punjabi style. Shetty belongs to the Bunt community in Mangalore while Kundra is a Punjabi.

The extravagant ceremony will be an exclusive affair with only close family and friends attending the do. The reception will be held in Mumbai on November 24.