Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited, made a significant spiritual visit to the sacred Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala on Sunday morning. The industrialist arrived to offer prayers and seek divine blessings at one of India's most revered pilgrimage sites.
Divine Darshan During Auspicious Hours
The billionaire businessman participated in the special Suprabhata Seva during early morning hours, obtaining darshan of Lord Venkateswara. Temple authorities extended a formal welcome to Ambani, with Additional Executive Officer Venkayya Chowdary making special arrangements for his temple visit.
The spiritual experience continued at the Ranganayakula Mandapam, where Vedic scholars performed traditional Veda Ashirvachanam, offering Vedic blessings to the Reliance chairman. As a sacred offering, the Additional EO presented Ambani with theertha prasadam and a portrait of Lord Venkateswara.
Continuing Spiritual Journey
This temple visit follows closely on the heels of Ambani's recent pilgrimage to Uttarakhand in October, where he offered prayers at the historic Badrinath Dham in Chamoli. The industrialist had demonstrated his devotion through a generous donation of ₹10 crore to both Badrinath and Kedarnath temples during that visit.
Badarinath temple holds special significance as one of the 108 divya desams of Lord Vishnu and forms part of the sacred Panch Badri temples. According to Hindu traditions, this holy shrine was re-established by Adi Shri Shankaracharya to revive Hinduism's prestige and unite the nation.
Family Celebrations and Devotional Practices
The Ambani family's spiritual engagements extended beyond individual pilgrimages. Recently, the entire family celebrated Navratri with grand ceremonies dedicated to Goddess Durga. The celebrations saw active participation from Nita Ambani, Mukesh Ambani, their children Akash and Anant Ambani, along with Shloka Merchant and Radhika Merchant.
The household resonated with traditional fervor as family members came together for heartfelt displays of devotion. Nita Ambani, the Reliance Foundation Founder-Chairperson, offered a soulful performance dedicated to Goddess Durga, blending faith with festive celebrations in a display of family unity and cultural traditions.
