The “syayambar” or engagement of Princess Prerana Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah with Kumar Raj Bahadur Singh was solemnized Friday with Vedic rites at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace at 2.47 PM, an announcement said.
Earlier, King Gyanendra conferred the title of Kumar on Raj Bahadur Singh, a Royal Palace announcement said Friday. King Gyanendra and Queen Komal were present at the syayambar of their only daughter. Crown Prince Paras, Crown Princess Himani, Queen Mother Ratna and other members of the royal family were also present.
Prime Minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand, heads of constitutional bodies and special invitees were also present. The groom’s family were also present at the function .
The bride and groom exchange rings and garlanded each other during the syayambar. Princess Prerana and Raj Kumar Singh are to wed on Wednesday and Thursday.