Dia Mirza breaks traditional stereotypes by getting a female pandit for her wedding (See pictures)

Dia Mirza and Vaibhav Rekhi tied their knot on February 16, 2021, in front of a female pandit. The Bollywood actress broke all stereotypical norms regarding marriage.

B-town diva Dia Mirza got married to businessman Vaibhav Rekhi in a private affair. Few Bollywood celebrities, including Jackky Bhagnani and Aditi Rao Hydari, were spotted at the wedding. A registrar was also present there but what grabbed our attention is that female pandit. (Picture Credit: Instagram)

B-town diva Dia Mirza got married to businessman Vaibhav Rekhi in a private affair. Few Bollywood celebrities, including Jackky Bhagnani and Aditi Rao Hydari, were spotted at the wedding. A registrar was also present there but what grabbed our attention is that female pandit. (Picture Credit: Instagram)

Dia gave the perfect bride vibe in a red and golden zari saree and paired with a red dupatta embroidered in the border. The groom complemented her well in a white sherwani kurta with golden pagdi.

Dia gave the perfect bride vibe in a red and golden zari saree and paired with a red dupatta embroidered in the border. The groom complemented her well in a white sherwani kurta with golden pagdi.

They had a traditional wedding breaking the traditional stereotypical mindset. A woman priest organised the wedding.

They had a traditional wedding breaking the traditional stereotypical mindset. A woman priest organised the wedding.

Dia took to her Instagram to share a heartfelt message. She posted a snap from their wedding and wrote, "The garden where I have spent every morning for the past 19 years was an absolutely magical setting and the most intimate and perfect space for our simple and soulful ceremony! We are so proud to have been able to organise a completely sustainable ceremony without plastics or any waste. The materials used for the minimal decor we went for were completely biodegradable and natural."

Dia took to her Instagram to share a heartfelt message. She posted a snap from their wedding and wrote, "The garden where I have spent every morning for the past 19 years was an absolutely magical setting and the most intimate and perfect space for our simple and soulful ceremony! We are so proud to have been able to organise a completely sustainable ceremony without plastics or any waste. The materials used for the minimal decor we went for were completely biodegradable and natural."

The highest point for us was the Vedic ceremony conducted by a woman priest! I had never seen a woman performing a wedding ceremony until I attended my childhood friend Ananya's wedding a few years ago. Ananya's wedding gift to Vaibhav and me was to bring Sheela Atta who is her aunt and also a priestess, to perform the ceremony for us. She also painstakingly went through several hours of training to imbibe the essence of the scriptures so that she could assist Sheela Atta and translate the shlokas! It was such a privilege and a joy to be married this way! We do hope with all our heart that many more couples make this choice. For it is a woman's soul that contains love, wonder, benediction, magical energy, tenderness and deep empathy for all that lives." She further added.

The highest point for us was the Vedic ceremony conducted by a woman priest! I had never seen a woman performing a wedding ceremony until I attended my childhood friend Ananya's wedding a few years ago. Ananya's wedding gift to Vaibhav and me was to bring Sheela Atta who is her aunt and also a priestess, to perform the ceremony for us. She also painstakingly went through several hours of training to imbibe the essence of the scriptures so that she could assist Sheela Atta and translate the shlokas! It was such a privilege and a joy to be married this way! We do hope with all our heart that many more couples make this choice. For it is a woman's soul that contains love, wonder, benediction, magical energy, tenderness and deep empathy for all that lives." She further added.