Mukesh Ambani, the famed billionaire from India who is also the richest man in the country, recently went on a spiritual sojourn. He went to Badrinath and Kedarnath, which are arguably two of the most revered religious destinations in the country. Not only did he participate in the religious customs and Poojas, but he also donated some money. Here are all of the important details that you would need to know about Mukesh Ambani’s religious trip.
Mukesh Ambani Donates ₹5 Crores To Badrinath And Kedarnath
According to an article which was recently published by the Hindustan Times or HT, the billionaire business tycoon went on this religious trip on Sunday, October 20, 2024. In addition to offering prayers, Mukesh Ambani also partook in the poojas.
The official handle of Reliance Industries Limited shared a slew of pictures of their Chairman at the iconic religious destinations. These pictures were shared on X (formerly known as Twitter). The photos showed the chairman clad in a white kurta and a Nehru jacket.
In addition to offering prayers at the shrine, the billionaire businessman also donated a whopping ₹5 crore to the temples. The amount was given to the Badri-Kedar Temple Committee or the BKTC. This demonstrates how truly dedicated to his spirituality the businessman is.
About The Annual Closure Of The Dhams In Uttarakhand
If reports are to go by, the Kedarnath Temple will close on November 3, 2024, and the Badrinath Temple will close on November 17, 2024. Gangotri will close on October 26, 2024, and Yamunotri will close on October 24, 2024.
The char dhams are four religious destinations that hold a lot of importance for Hindu pilgrims. Every year, they close during the winter seasons as the region gets heavy snowfall and it becomes tricky for pilgrims to travel to the shrines.
Ambani’s visit to the temple showcases how important this aspect of religious life is to him.
Have you ever been to the dhams? What do you think about this act by the billionaire businessman? Let us know in the comments section below!
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