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Time of India
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Prarthana Krishna clarifies the viral wedding video: 'It was just a photoshoot, she is my best friend'
Malayalam actress Prarthana addressed a viral video. The video seemed to show a same-sex wedding with her friend. Prarthana stated it was a creative photoshoot for social media. She clarified it was not a real wedding ceremony. The shoot mimicked trends on social media. Initial captions and visuals led to public speculation. Popular Malayalam television actress Prarthana has broken her silence after a recent video, which appeared to depict a same-sex wedding between her and a female friend, went viral on social media. The video, which showed the duo performing traditional Hindu wedding rituals, including tying the knot and applying sindoor, sparked widespread speculation and mixed reactions online. The actress, known for her roles in serials like Koodevide and Meenakshi Kalyanam, clarified that the video was not a real wedding but rather a creative photoshoot done for social media. "Thanks for the overwhelming response. We went viral instantly. It was just a shoot, not a real wedding. We also did what actresses from other industries did on Instagram. She is my best friend, happily married, and has a son," Prarthana explained in a follow-up video shared on her official social media account. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Prarthana KriShna N Nair (@_actress_prarthanakrishnanair_) The video was initially posted with bold captions that drew attention from netizens. Prarthana wrote, "Not all girls are your toy! Get lost from toxic fake dramatic peoples," while her friend Ansiya shared the clip with the caption "with my pondatti", further fueling speculation. The visual and thematic presentation of the shoot — set against a temple backdrop with traditional attire — was strikingly realistic, leading many to believe it was a genuine ceremony. The internet quickly picked up on the video, and reactions ranged from supportive messages praising their courage to critical comments questioning their intent. However, the actresses have now made it clear that the shoot was inspired by similar content trending on social media platforms and was not meant to be interpreted as an actual wedding.
Hans India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Heavy security deployment for May 8 ‘Meenakshi Kalyanam' in TN's Madurai
The Tamil Nadu Police will deploy heavy security in and around the Madurai Meenakshi Temple as the grand celestial wedding of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar is scheduled to take place on May 8. According to sources in the Madurai district police, around 2,000 personnel will be stationed to ensure the smooth conduct of the event. The 'Meenakshi Kalyanam' will be held at the Thirukalyana Mandapam on the 10th day of the temple's annual Chithirai festival between 8.35 a.m. and 8.59 a.m. The mandapam will be filled with devotees, and the air will resonate with the recitation of Panniru Thirumurai hymns and Vedic chants. Lord Sundareswarar and Piriyavidai will be brought to the decorated dais following a grand procession through the Chithirai streets. They will be followed by Goddess Meenakshi, adorned in a silk robe and decked with gold ornaments. Adding to the sanctity of the event, Lord Subramaniaswamy of the Tirupparankundram Subramaniaswamy Temple and his consort Goddess Deivanai, along with Lord Pavalakkanivai Perumal, will grace the dais as distinguished 'guests'. The annual Chithirai festival began on April 29 with the traditional flag-hoisting ceremony. Prior to this, Vasthu Shanthi rituals were performed, and the temple flag was hoisted on the mast at 10.48 a.m. in the presence of the processional deities. Major upcoming events in the festival schedule include Pattabishekam on May 6, the Tiruvizha (Victory Procession) on May 7, the celestial wedding on May 8, and the grand car procession on May 9. Temple authorities have confirmed that devotees can register for the celestial wedding via the temple's official website ( with tickets priced at Rs 200 and Rs 500. Registration is open until 9 p.m. on May 2, and tickets will be allocated through a lottery system. Selected devotees will be notified via SMS and must present their confirmation at the temple office by 5 p.m. on May 6 to make the payment in person. Water from the Vaigai Dam is expected to be released into the river on May 8 to facilitate Kallalagar's ceremonial entry. In a first, media photographers and videographers were denied permission to cover the flag-hoisting ceremony this year at the Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple. Traditionally, media personnel have been allowed to document key events inside the temple. On the day of the wedding, devotees will begin queuing outside the temple well before sunrise, with the gates opening at 5 a.m. and the crowd remaining inside until 9 a.m., after the conclusion of the wedding procession.
