Rashtrapati Bhavan, the residence of the President of India, symbolises the country's strength, democratic values, and secular nature. Rashtrapati Bhavan, the grand official residence of the President of India, is preparing to make history. On February 12, for the very first time, the iconic estate will host a wedding. This momentous occasion will bring a unique celebration to the heart of India’s political and cultural landscape. The wedding will take place between two officers from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), marking an unforgettable event in the history of this magnificent structure. The wedding will be held at the Mother Teresa Crown Complex, with only close family members present, and strict security measures in place.
Rashtrapati Bhavan Set To Host First Wedding
For over 70 years, Rashtrapati Bhavan has stood as a symbol of India's democracy, governance, and rich heritage. This sprawling estate has been the residence of the President of India, a venue for official state functions, and the site of numerous global dignitaries’ visits. However, it has never before played host to a wedding. On February 12, 2025, CRPF officer Poonam Gupta, who led the force’s all-women contingent during the 74th Republic Day Parade will marry fellow CRPF officer, Avnish Kumar.
About Poonam Gupta And Avnish Kumar
Poonam Gupta, a Personal Security Officer (PSO) in the CRPF, is set to make history by becoming the first person to get married at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Gupta, who led an all-women contingent during the 74th Republic Day Parade, will tie the knot with her fiance, Avnish Kumar, an Assistant Commandant in the CRPF, who is currently posted in Jammu and Kashmir. Latest media reports say, that President Droupadi Murmu was impressed by Poonam Gupta's dedication to her duties that she proposed the idea of holding the wedding at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The wedding ceremony will take place at the Mother Teresa Crown Complex within the Bhavan.
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About Rashtrapati Bhavan
The residence of the President is nothing short of a masterpiece, a blend of grandeur and history. “Rashtrapati Bhavan is a house of four floors and has some 340 rooms of varying sizes. It would take three hours to cover on foot the numerous chambers, anterooms, corridors, courts, galleries, loggias, saloons, staircases, and vestibules, not to mention the kitchens, pan tries, ironing rooms, printing press, and theatre. In all, the floor area covers 200,000 square feet (roughly 18,580 square metres),” according to Rashtrapati Bhavan's official portal.
The architecture combines elements of Indian and European styles, making it one of the most striking examples of Indo-Saracenic architecture. The estate boasts 340 rooms, including sprawling halls, anterooms, and vast corridors that have witnessed numerous state functions and diplomatic visits. It’s also home to several museums and gardens, and its central dome, which reaches nearly 50 meters in height, dominates the skyline of New Delhi. Though the venue has been used for numerous high-profile events, including visits by world leaders, this wedding will bring a more intimate and personal occasion to its grand halls.
This day will undoubtedly be remembered as a day when Rashtrapati Bhavan hosted its first-ever wedding in a truly special way.
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