Ahead of one of the most important festivals in the Jain calendar, Paryushan Mahaparva, Gautam Adani visited the revered Mahudi Jain Temple in Gujarat with his family to offer prayers and seek blessings. Adani Group Chairman was accompanied by his wife, Dr Priti Adani, his elder son, Karan Adani, and his daughter-in-law, Paridhi, during the family’s visit.
Gautam Adani Visits Gujarat’s Mahudi Jain Temple With Family
पवित्र महुडी जैन तीर्थ में आज प्रीति, करण और परिधि के साथ दर्शन का सौभाग्य मिला।
जीवन में कुछ क्षण ऐसे आते हैं जब मन सहज ही कृतज्ञता से झुक जाता है। आस्था के लिए, हर परीक्षा में मिली शक्ति के लिए और उन आशीर्वादों के लिए कृतज्ञ हूं जो हमें निरंतर आगे बढ़ने की प्रेरणा देते हैं।… pic.twitter.com/bLTnnBlanB
— Gautam Adani (@gautam_adani) August 19, 2026
Sharing the moment on X, Gautam Adani reflected on the values of faith, gratitude and compassion during his visit to the Mahudi Jain Temple. He said that Jainism’s teachings of non-violence, self-discipline and inner strength continue to inspire him. He also prayed for the peace, prosperity and well-being of everyone.
The Mahudi Jain Temple is one of the most prominent pilgrimage centres for the Shwetambar Jain community. The temple complex is home to shrines dedicated to all 24 Jain Tirthankaras and also houses the revered shrine of Shri Ghantakarna Mahavir. Unlike the Tirthankaras, Shri Ghantakarna Mahavir is worshipped as a guardian deity. Devotees visit the shrine seeking courage, protection, and strength to overcome life’s challenges, making Mahudi an important spiritual destination for thousands of pilgrims every year.
Thousands of devotees, including people from outside the Jain community, visit the shrine to seek his blessings. While the present temple was established in the early 20th century, archaeological remains and Brahmi inscriptions found in the area indicate that Mahudi has a history stretching back nearly 2,000 years.
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Why Temple’s Sukhadi Prasad Must Be Eaten Within The Temple
The temple is also famous for its Sukhadi prasad, one of its most unusual traditions. Sukhadi is a simple sweet made with wheat flour, jaggery and ghee, which is offered to Ghantakarna Mahavir. After the offering, devotees are traditionally required to eat the prasad within the temple premises rather than take it outside.
The practice is linked to the belief that Sukhadi was particularly dear to Ghantakarna Mahavir. As a result, the prasad is treated with great respect and is not meant to be wasted, discarded or carried away. The temple also has strict rules around the consumption of the offering, with devotees expected to follow the tradition and eat it within the premises.
Some devotees believe that breaking this tradition can bring bad luck, making the unusual Sukhadi ritual one of the most distinctive aspects of a visit to Mahudi Jain Temple.
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FAQs
What is Mahudi Jain Temple famous for?
The temple is particularly famous for the shrine of Shri Ghantakarna Mahavir, a revered guardian deity in the Shwetambar Jain tradition. It is also known for its unique Sukhadi prasad tradition.
Why is Sukhadi prasad at Mahudi Jain Temple unique?
Sukhadi, a sweet made with wheat flour, jaggery and ghee, is offered to Ghantakarna Mahavir. Unlike many temple offerings, devotees are traditionally expected to consume the prasad within the temple premises rather than take it home.
Can devotees take Sukhadi prasad outside the temple?
No, according to the temple's tradition, Sukhadi offered to Ghantakarna Mahavir should be eaten within the temple premises and should not be carried outside.