Gautam Adani, the powerhouse behind the Adani Group, marked Akshaya Tritiya with a poignant visit to the historic Shvetambar Jain temple of Lord Ajitnath in Taranga hills, Gujarat, alongside his wife Dr. Priti Adani. Touching down at Daboda helipad in Mehsana’s Kheralu taluka at approximately 7:45 AM Sunday, they were greeted by enthusiastic Jain followers who escorted them up the hills to the revered site.
The temple, a 12th-century gem linked to Solanki king Kumarpal, buzzed with pilgrims from dawn, all honoring the eternal auspiciousness of Akshaya Tritiya. Known for ushering wealth and fresh starts, the day holds special Jain significance as the moment Rishabhnath broke his fast with alms, birthing the ascetic feeding custom.
Inside, the Adanis immersed in devotion, praying at the garbhagriha before exploring the surroundings, including a quick visit to the pilgrim canteen. Conversations with trustee Sachin Ashokbhai Shah centered on modernizing amenities—better access roads, enhanced services—without compromising the sacred structure’s timeless essence.
This ritual echoes their recent homage at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir for Hanuman Jayanti, painting a picture of a family deeply rooted in faith amid global business triumphs. Adani’s actions resonate beyond personal piety, signaling to India’s youth the value of balancing ambition with ancestral traditions in an ever-evolving world.
