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India Gazette
17 hours ago
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- India Gazette
Gautam Adani, family join Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 28 (ANI): Adani Group Chairperson Gautam Adani, along with his family, took part in the annual Rath Yatra celebrations of Lord Jagannath in Puri on Saturday and also offered 'Prasad Seva' to devotees. Accompanied by his wife Priti Adani and son Karan Adani, the industrialist participated in the rituals associated with the procession of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra. 'I have got everything from Lord Jagannath ji, I had nothing, and by the grace of the people, by the blessings of God, today I have everything. And for the bright future of our country and for the development of Odisha, I prayed to God that our country continues to progress and all the people get the fruits of it,' Adani said. Speaking on the occasion, Adani said, 'For the first time in Maha Kumbh, we tried to do 'Seva se sadhna'... Today, in the grand yatra of Jagannath Puri, we have resolved to go further in this. After seeing the arrangements here, the entire administration, the Odisha government, sanitation workers, and security personnel have organised this entire Rath Yatra very well. So, I would like to thank everyone.' Adani also joined in preparing 'prasad' as part of the 'Prasad Seva' at the ISKCON Kitchen in Puri. The Adani Group has initiated the 'Prasad Seva' in Puri Dham and is undertaking a comprehensive 'seva' to support both pilgrims and frontline officials during the Rath Yatra from June 26 to July 8. On the second day of the Jagannath Rath Yatra festival, devotees from across the world gathered in Puri on Saturday to witness the ceremonial pulling of the chariots. A devotee from West Africa, who had travelled to Puri for the Rath Yatra, expressed her joy at getting the opportunity to have 'darshan' of Lord Jagannath. She also hoped for a chance to pull the Lord's chariot. The grand annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath commenced on Friday in Odisha's Puri, with thousands of devotees pulling the majestic chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple. The event was marked by chanting, drumbeats, and an overwhelming sense of spiritual fervour. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Watch: Gautam Adani and wife Priti Adani cook, serve prasad at Rath Yatra in Puri
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani and his wife Priti Adani visited the sacred temple town of Puri on Saturday to participate in the world-renowned Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra, which began on Friday and continues until 8 July. The nine-day festival witnessed a spiritual fervour, drawing lakhs of devotees from across India and abroad. Gautam Adani and wife Priti Adani took part in Rath Yatra and served prasad at ISKCON Kitchen in Puri.(X/ANI) (Also read: Street vendor goes viral for his uncanny resemblance to billionaire Gautam Adani) In a gesture of devotion and service, the Adani couple actively joined the 'Prasad Seva' at the ISKCON Kitchen in Puri, where they helped prepare and distribute food to pilgrims and volunteers. The Adani Group, under its ongoing philanthropic efforts, has initiated the 'Prasad Seva' programme in Puri Dham, aiming to serve both visiting devotees and frontline workers engaged in managing the massive influx of pilgrims during the Yatra. Adani seen serving devotees in viral videos Videos shared by news agency ANI showed Adani and his wife involved in preparing sacred food offerings ('prasad') and personally serving meals to people at the ISKCON Kitchen. Watch the clips here: Lakhs gather for the grand procession This year's Rath Yatra witnessed a massive influx of devotees from across India and around the world, all converging in Puri to behold the majestic chariot procession of Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Lord Balabhadra, and his sister, Goddess Subhadra. In a grand ceremonial tradition, the three deities are taken from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple, where they stay for a week before making the return journey. The streets of Puri came alive with devotional chants, sacred rituals, and the vibrant colours of faith, creating an atmosphere charged with spiritual energy. CM Majhi welcomes devotees, urges faithful participation Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi also extended a warm welcome to the pilgrims, encouraging them to take part in the Yatra with full devotion. 'Join the Rath Yatra with faith and devotion, witness the divine glimpse of Mahaprabhu atop the chariot, and receive His blessings,' CM Majhi said in his message.
