Gautam Adani Visits Shri Ajitnath Jain Temple In Gujarat On Akshaya Tritiya

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani, along with his wife Priti Adani, visited the Shri Ajitnath Bhagwan Shwetamber Jain Derasar at the Taranga hills in Gujarat’s Mehsana district on Sunday, where they offered prayers on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu and Jain calendars.

The couple arrived earlier in the day at the Dabhoda helipad in Kheralu taluka, where they were welcomed by members of the Jain community before proceeding to the hilltop shrine. The temple, dedicated to Lord Ajitnath—the second Tirthankara in Jainism—dates back to the 12th century and is historically linked to the Solanki-era ruler King Kumarpal. It remains a significant pilgrimage destination for Jain devotees across the country.

Inside the temple complex, Gautam Adani offered prayers in the sanctum sanctorum before spending time at various parts of the shrine. Devotees had begun gathering early in the day, as Akshaya Tritiya is widely regarded as a spiritually significant occasion associated with prosperity, charity, and new beginnings.

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During the visit, Adani also met temple trustee Sachin Ashokbhai Shah to discuss development initiatives aimed at improving facilities for pilgrims. The discussions reportedly focused on enhancing visitor amenities while ensuring that the architectural and spiritual character of the centuries-old temple remains preserved.

The Adani Group is also involved in supporting afforestation efforts in the Taranga hills region, contributing to environmental conservation and ecological restoration around the sacred site. These initiatives are part of broader efforts to balance infrastructure improvement with heritage and environmental protection.

Akshaya Tritiya holds special importance in Jain tradition as well, marking the day when Lord Rishabhanatha, the first Tirthankara, is believed to have ended his prolonged fast by receiving his first alms. The day is therefore associated with acts of charity and devotion within the community.

The visit comes amid a series of recent religious engagements by Gautam Adani and his family. Earlier in April, the family also offered prayers at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya during Hanuman Jayanti, reflecting their continued participation in major religious observances across India.

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