Mukesh Ambani visited Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines, donated ₹10 crore
The Sunday Mail
Dehradun. Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani visited the sacred religious sites of Badrinath and Kedarnath in Uttarakhand and prayed for the prosperity of the country and society by performing rituals at both shrines. Hemant Dwivedi, Chairman of the Badrinath and Kedarnath Temple Committee, welcomed him by presenting him with a Uttarakhandi cap. During his religious visit, Ambani donated ₹10 crore to these sacred shrines.
The temple committee stated that the donation will be used for the beautification of the shrines, expansion of facilities for devotees, and preservation of religious heritage. Ambani also pledged assistance in the construction of a 100-room guest house in Badrinath. During this visit, Ambani also shared his experiences in the holy land.
Ambani said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Char Dham Yatra is being managed in a very systematic manner. He said that the Dhami government has made excellent arrangements for pilgrims at the stops along the Yatra route. Ambani said that the number of pilgrims visiting Uttarakhand will increase significantly in the next 10 years. Referring to the cloudburst incidents in the state, Ambani expressed his condolences for the loss of life and property and assured that he and the Reliance Foundation will always stand with Uttarakhand in times of need. He said that they will fully cooperate with the Uttarakhand government in protecting the pilgrimage sites and the environment.
