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Gautam Adani expressed deep gratitude for witnessing the divine Puri Rath Yatra alongside his family. He praised the humility and devotion of the event, calling it a priceless memory. The Adani Group is supporting pilgrims and officials through Prasad Seva during the festival. This initiative follows their earlier outreach at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.

Key Points: Gautam Adani Calls Puri Rath Yatra Among His Priceless Memories

  • Adani family participated in Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra rituals
  • Adani Group supports Prasad Seva for pilgrims and officials
  • Event described as pinnacle of humility and devotion
  • Initiative mirrors Adani's Kumbh Mela outreach
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Priceless memories: Gautam Adani feels 'blessed' to witness divine Puri Rath Yatra

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani shares his divine experience at Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra in Puri with family, calling it a humbling and unforgettable moment.

"This Rath Yatra delights the mind, intellect, and soul – Gautam Adani"

Puri, June 28

Gautam Adani, the Chairman of the Adani Group, on Saturday said he feels blessed to have had the privilege of witnessing the divine Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath.

Gautam Adani, along with his wife Priti Adani and son Karan Adani, participated in the annual Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri. The Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra is one of India's most revered religious festivals.

In a post on X social media platform, the billionaire industrialist said that “seeing the Lord Himself among devotees is an experience of the pinnacle of humility, simplicity, and compassion”.

“This Rath Yatra is a grand embodiment of faith, service, and unity, which delights the mind, intellect, and soul. Being a witness to this wonderful experience on the sacred land of Puri, alongside millions of devotees, will forever remain among the priceless memories of my life,” Gautam Adani noted.

The Adani Group Chairman wholeheartedly thanked the state government, Puri administration, and the thousands of service-dedicated workers “whose dedication and discipline have made this event unfold with such reverence and grandeur”.

“May the grace of Lord Jagannath always remain upon the holy state of Odisha, India, and its people. Jai Jagannath,” Gautam Adani stated.

The Adani family joined the sea of devotees gathered for the grand procession of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra, taking part in the rituals associated with the sacred occasion. They offered their prayers and performed 'Rath Poojan' at the holy yatra.

The Adani Group has initiated the 'Prasad Seva' in Puri Dham and is undertaking a comprehensive 'seva' effort to support both pilgrims and frontline officials during the Rath Yatra from June 26 to July 8.

The Group’s initiative has been designed to offer free meals and refreshments not only to devotees but also to frontline workers and officials engaged in managing the chariot festival. Various distribution counters have been established across the temple town to facilitate the seamless delivery of 'prasad'.

This effort mirrors the Adani Group's earlier outreach during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj earlier this year, where they supported food distribution in collaboration with religious and civic organisations.

- IANS

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Rahul R
While I appreciate the sentiment, I hope such corporate involvement doesn't commercialize our religious festivals. The Rath Yatra is about devotion, not PR opportunities. The seva work is good though.
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Sarah B
As someone who attended the Rath Yatra for the first time this year, I'm amazed by the scale of devotion! The Prasad distribution system was so well organized. More power to such initiatives that help pilgrims.
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Arjun K
Jai Jagannath! 🙏 The Adani family's participation shows how our rich traditions unite people across all walks of life. The free meals initiative is especially helpful for poor devotees who travel long distances.
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Kavya N
Beautiful to see our industrial leaders connect with spiritual roots. But I wonder - will they extend similar support to smaller temples and festivals across rural Odisha too? Charity shouldn't be just for high-profile events.
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Vikram M
The Rath Yatra is truly magical! Been going since childhood and each year feels special. Good that corporates are helping, but let's not forget the thousands of local volunteers who make this possible year after year without any publicity.

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