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Hans India
4 days ago
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- Hans India
Adani feels blessed to witness Rath Yatra
Puri: 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 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.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Gautam Adani hails divine experience at Puri Rath Yatra
Puri: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Saturday expressed deep spiritual sentiments on witnessing the divine Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath. Gautam Adani also praised the efforts of the Odisha government, administration, and the people for the grand and well-managed Rath Yatra. 'It is my great fortune that I got the opportunity to come here. Over the past few years, I have deeply felt the divine presence of Mahaprabhu Jagannath in my life. I met with Lord Jagannath when I had nothing in hand, and today, by the grace of the people and the blessings of the Lord, I have everything,' Gautam Adani said, while speaking to the media. 'I prayed for the bright future of India and the development of Odisha. Let Lord Jagannath continuously guide the nation toward progress, and I pray that all people receive the benefits of this progress,' the billionaire industrialist added. Gautam Adani also shared his experience of service during the festival. 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. 'For the first time during this divine congregation, we focused on 'seva' (service) as a form of devotion. Over 5,000 people joined hands in service, and we witnessed how this transformed lives. Seva is not limited to religious practice -- it has a tangible impact on society as well,' the Adani Group Chairman said. 'I saw the arrangements myself -- the cleanliness, discipline, and the dedication of administrative and security personnel. It is commendable how Odisha managed such a massive gathering with such grace. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to everyone involved,' Gautam Adani added. Earlier, taking to social media platform X, Gautam Adani called the 'Rath Yatra -- a grand embodiment of faith, service, and unity,' and noted that 'being a witness to this wonderful experience ... will forever remain among the priceless memories of my life'. Meanwhile, lifeguards at the Puri beach expressed immense joy and pride over Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani visiting them and the holy city of Odisha for the divine Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath. The lifeguards shared their joy and excitement over meeting and interacting with Gautam Adani. 'We feel honoured and overjoyed with Gautam Adani coming to visit us. This is the first time such a big personality has visited and interacted with us. We feel extremely happy,' said Mani Shiva Rao, President of Puri Beach Lifeguard. 'We were overwhelmed with joy and pride when Gautam Adani came to meet us. This is the first time such a prominent figure has interacted with us directly. It means a lot to all of us,' added Hari Rao, General Secretary of the Puri Lifeguard Association.
India Gazette
4 days ago
- Business
- 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)
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Gautam Adani, family join Rath Yatra celebrations at Puri, cook ‘prasad' for devotees
Bhubaneswar: Chairman of Adani Group Gautam Adani took part in Rath Yatra celebrations and offered 'Prasad Seva' to devotees at Puri on Saturday. After the three chariots of Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath were pulled to Shree Gundicha temple at noon, Adani, his wife Priti and son Karan offered prayers to the deities in front of the temple amidst intermittent showers. The family then walked to the mega kitchen of ISKCON at Puri and also offered prayers to the deities there besides assisting in preparing meals and distributing them among the devotees. Later speaking to mediapersons at ISKCON, the Adani Group chairman said he prayed for the country as well as state's development. 'I have got everything from Lord Jagannathji. There was a time when I had nothing and by His grace, today I have everything. Today, I have prayed for our country's bright future and Odisha's development. I have prayed that our country keeps growing and the fruits of development are enjoyed by all its people," he said. The 'Prasad Seva' rolled out by the Adani Group at Puri on the occasion of Rath Yatra includes distribution of 4 million nutritious meals to devotees and frontline officials and workers daily from June 26 to July 8. The group is also extending logistical and safety support in the shape of jackets, raincoats, caps, umbrellas, and fluorescent safety vests for municipal workers and devotees. Its volunteers are assisting in beach clean-up drives, especially targeting plastic waste, and lifeguards from the Puri Beach Lifeguard Mahasangha are receiving direct support. The Adani family also met 'Adani lifeguards' at Puri beach on the day. On the occasion of Rath Yatra on Friday, Adani said his family was blessed to be serving during the Rath Yatra. "By the infinite grace of Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannathji, we have been blessed with the opportunity to serve during the sacred Rath Yatra of Puri Dham. This divine journey is that sacred moment when the Lord himself comes to his devotees to bless them with his darshan. It is not just a journey, but a sublime celebration of devotion, service and surrender," the industrialist wrote on X.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Priceless memories: Gautam Adani feels ‘blessed' to witness divine Puri Rath Yatra
Puri: 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.
