London, Jan 6 (IANS) Singer Katy Perry and comic actor Russell Brand got engaged during their recent trip to India.

Brand popped the question and presented Perry with a ring just before midnight on New Year's Eve in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Dressed in traditional Indian outfits, the couple took blessings by a spiritual guru in a private ceremony that took place in a tent at the foot of a Jaipur mountain, reported aceshowbiz.com.

'Russell wanted to do something special for Katy to show her how much she means to him,' said a source.

'They wanted to take part in a traditional ceremony and thought there was no better time than on New Year's Eve. The ceremony is usually used to bless new couples in the hope it might lead them toward marriage,' added the source.

After visiting India, Brand has now taken Perry to Thailand.