Isha Ambani kids Krishna, Aadiya with Anand Piramal look cute in ethnic outfits as they pray at London's Iskcon temple
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Isha Ambani's kids visit the Iskcon Temple in London
According to fan pages, Anand Piramal visited the Iskcon Temple in London with his and Isha Ambani's kids to observe the 70th birthday celebration of his father, Ajay Piramal's 70th birthday celebrations. The family was seen meeting the priests at the temple, doing puja rituals, and performing aarti.
Aadiya and Krishna look adorable in ethnic wear
Isha Ambani's twins, Aadiya and Krishna, twinned in adorable co-ord sets for the Iskcon visit. While Aadiya wore a white kurta and pants set adorned with a colourful leaf pattern, her brother chose a navy blue kurta and pants set decked with geometric patterns done in a lighter blue shade.
Meanwhile, Anand Piramal, Aadiya and Krishna opted for ethnic looks for the temple visit. To celebrate his father's birthday, he chose a midnight blue silk kurta featuring full-length sleeves, side slits, and a tailored, relaxed fit.
He paired it with white tapered-fit, straight-leg pants, brown Kolhapuri sandals, a bracelet, a luxurious watch, and a red silk pocket square. A navy blue Nehru jacket featuring a split bandhgala neckline, front button closures, and a tailored look rounded off the ensemble.
About Isha Ambani's family
Isha Ambani is the daughter of business tycoon Mukesh Ambani and his wife, Nita Ambani. Isha is the executive director of Reliance Retail Ventures Limited. She has been married to Anand Piramal, the executive director of Piramal Enterprises Limited, since 2018. The couple became parents to twins Aadiya and Krishna in December 2022.
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