Mukesh Ambani Donates ₹5 Crore at Kedarnath-Badrinath—How His Philanthropy Extends Beyond ₹20 Crore This Year

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The Visionaries and Chairman of Reliance Industries Pvt. Ltd. Mukesh Ambani undertook a pious trip to Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines in Uttarakhand seeking blessings before the shining Diwali festivities.

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As part of the visit, Mukesh Ambani contributed a whopping ₹5 crore to Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC).

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The temple committee was present to receive Ambani after his security-escorted arrival.

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Kedarnath temple, one of the twelve celestial Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva is believed to be constructed by Pandavas in the honor of the deity.

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The temple of Badrinath the presiding deity is Lord Vishnu, who is believed to have done tapasya in this place.

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People believe that worshipping Lord Vishnu in his Badrinath avatar, after taking a holy dip in the Alaknanda River cleanses their souls.

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The Ambani's not only have a history of worship, but also have made notable contributions to temples across the country in the past.

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During Ganesh Chaturthi in 2022, Mukesh Ambani and family gifted a gold crown weighing over 20 kg worth around Rs 15 crore to the Lalbaugcha Raja of Mumbai.

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The temples built and maintained by the services offered by Ambani family and their ilk, and let us not forget the support from families of devotees who visit these temples every year.

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