Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani recently visited the sacred Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines in Uttarakhand, seeking blessings ahead of the auspicious Diwali festival. During his visit, Ambani donated a generous sum of ₹5 crore to the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC).
Ambani was welcomed by the temple committee upon his arrival. Surrounded by tight security, he offered prayers at both the revered shrines, which hold immense significance for the Hindu community as part of the sacred Char Dham yatra.
The Kedarnath temple, one of the twelve holy Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva, is believed to have been built by the Pandavas to appease the deity. Meanwhile, the Badrinath shrine is associated with Lord Vishnu, who is said to have meditated there. Devotees believe that worshipping Lord Vishnu in his Badrinath form and taking a holy dip in the Alaknanda River can purify one’s soul.
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The Ambani family has a history of religious philanthropy, with previous substantial donations made to prominent temples across the country. Last year, Ambani visited the Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines along with his family, further underlining the spiritual connection and the importance they place on seeking divine blessings. Similarly Amabani’s donated ₹1.51 crore for the welfare of Somnath Temple in early 2023.
In 2022, the Ambani family donated a 20-kg gold crown worth approximately ₹15 crore to the Lalbaugcha Raja idol in Mumbai during Ganesh Chaturthi. Earlier this year, Mukesh Ambani visited the Guruvayur temple in Kerala and reportedly donated ₹1.51 crore to its annadanam fund. He also made a donation of ₹1.5 crore during his visit to the Tirumala temple in Andhra Pradesh.
Ambani’s recent pilgrimage to the Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines, along with his generous donation, highlights the significance of religious traditions and philanthropy. The funds donated by the Ambani family to various temples across the country contribute to the maintenance and development of these sacred sites, which are visited by numerous devotees each year.
