Gautam Adani and Dr Priti Adani Visit Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram During Navratri, Highlight Importance of Selfless Service
By Suman Munshi | IBG NEWS
DHARAMPUR, VALSAD, GUJARAT, 18 October 2026: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani and Adani Foundation Chairperson Dr Priti Adani visited Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (SRMD) in South Gujarat during Navratri, seeking the blessings of spiritual leader Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji and engaging with initiatives focused on community welfare, women’s empowerment and healthcare.
The visit brought attention to the relationship between spiritual practice and social responsibility, with discussions focusing on saadhana (spiritual practice) and seva (selfless service) as complementary paths towards contributing to the wider good.
In a post on X, Gautam Adani described the meeting with Gurudevshri as a warm and meaningful experience. He also recalled performing charan pakshal at the world’s tallest idol of Shrimad Rajchandraji, describing the experience as deeply moving.
Spiritual Reflection and Youth Engagement
During their interaction, Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji emphasised the importance of combining spiritual discipline with service to society. He encouraged the responsible use of one’s life, resources and opportunities for the benefit of others.
The Adani couple also attended a satsang at Raj Sabhagruha, the Mission’s centre for meditation and spiritual discourse. The session explored the purpose of human life and the significance of spiritual practice.
Gautam Adani subsequently interacted with young members of the Mission, including students and professionals from different academic backgrounds who are participating in social initiatives.
Focus on Women’s Empowerment and Healthcare
Dr Priti Adani visited the Shrimad Rajchandra Sarvamangal Centre of Excellence for Women, where she met tribal women participating in skill-development, livelihood-generation and entrepreneurship programmes.
Her visit also included the Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital and Research Centre, where she took part in the distribution of medical aids to children with disabilities. She also offered prayers to Bhagwan Mahavir at the Mission’s Jinmandir.
These engagements highlighted the Mission’s activities in community development, healthcare access and support for underserved groups.
Exploring Opportunities for Collaboration
The visit also opened discussions on possible cooperation between the Adani Foundation and Shrimad Rajchandra Mission’s humanitarian arm, Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care (SRLC).
Gautam Adani expressed interest in exploring collaborative opportunities with SRLC. Dr Priti Adani discussed potential cooperation on its vision-care initiative, which aligns with the Adani Foundation’s work in community welfare.
The proposed areas of engagement reflect a shared interest in extending social support to communities that need greater access to essential services.
A Mission Rooted in Spirituality and Service
Spread across 355 acres, Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram in Dharampur serves as the international headquarters of SRMD. Founded in 1994 by Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, the Mission draws inspiration from Shrimad Rajchandraji, the Jain spiritual master revered as Mahatma Gandhi’s spiritual mentor.
According to the supplied media note, the organisation operates more than 142 centres across six continents. Its approach emphasises inner transformation through wisdom, meditation and selfless service.
Through SRLC, the Mission undertakes initiatives spanning healthcare, education, humanitarian assistance, animal care and environmental welfare.
Continuing Spiritual Visits
The Dharampur visit follows several other religious journeys undertaken by Gautam Adani during 2026. The media note records visits to Ayodhya, Kalighat in Kolkata and a Jain shrine at Taranga Hills in North Gujarat. On 1 May, Gautam Adani and Dr Priti Adani also visited Kedarnath to mark their 40th wedding anniversary.
The Navratri visit to Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram placed the emphasis on spiritual reflection alongside practical efforts to advance healthcare, livelihood opportunities and community welfare.
Source: Media note on Gautam Adani and Dr Priti Adani’s visit to Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, dated 18 October 2026.
