Mehsana, April 19 (IANS) Gautam Adani, the Chairman of the Adani Group, and his wife Dr. Priti Adani visited the Shri Ajitnath Bhagwan Shwetamber Jain Derasar in Gujarat’s Taranga hills on Sunday, offering prayers on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya.

Arriving at the Dabhoda helipad in Mehsana district’s Kheralu taluka early morning, the couple was received by members of the Jain community before travelling to the hill shrine.

Devotees had begun gathering early, marking a day regarded as especially sacred across traditions.

The temple, dedicated to Lord Ajitnath, the second Tirthankara in Jainism, dates to the 12th century and is associated with the Solanki ruler King Kumarpal. It remains an important pilgrimage site for the Jain community.

Gautam Adani offered prayers inside the sanctum before spending time within the temple complex.

The couple also briefly visited the canteen, where pilgrims gather during their visit.

During the visit, Gautam Adani met temple trustee Sachin Ashokbhai Shah to discuss plans aimed at improving facilities for pilgrims, with a focus on enhancing access and amenities while preserving the temple’s architectural and spiritual integrity.

The Adani Group is also supporting afforestation efforts in the Taranga hills, contributing to the ecological restoration and preservation of the region surrounding the sacred site.

Akshaya Tritiya is considered one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu and Jain calendars, associated with prosperity, new beginnings and acts of charity. In Jain tradition, it marks the day when Rishabhanatha received his first alms after a prolonged fast, establishing the practice of offering food to ascetics.

Earlier this month, on Hanuman Jayanti, Gautam Adani and his family offered prayers at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, one of India’s most prominent Hindu shrines.

–IANS

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