Gautam and Priti Adani visited Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur during Navratri, meeting Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji and exploring partnerships in healthcare, women’s empowerment, and youth development with SRLC. The visit emphasised seva and spiritual practice guiding social initiatives.
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-Oneindia Staff
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani and Adani Foundation Chairperson Dr Priti Adani visited Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (SRMD) in South Gujarat on Sunday during Navratri and sought the blessings of Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji.
The visit focused on spirituality, selfless service and opportunities to collaborate on community welfare initiatives, including healthcare, women’s empowerment and youth development. Sharing his experience on X, Gautam Adani said that he and Priti Adani spent time with Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji at Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram and received his blessings. He also described performing *charan pakshal* at the world’s tallest idol of Shrimad Rajchandraji as a deeply moving experience.
Gautam and Priti Adani visited Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur during Navratri, meeting Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji and exploring partnerships in healthcare, women’s empowerment, and youth development with SRLC. The visit emphasised seva and spiritual practice guiding social initiatives.
During their meeting, Pujya Gurudevshri emphasised the connection between *saadhana* (spiritual practice) and *seva* (selfless service). He also highlighted the importance of using one’s life, resources and opportunities for the greater good.
The couple attended a *satsang* at Raj Sabhagruha, SRMD’s meditation and spiritual discourse complex. Pujya Gurudevshri spoke about the purpose of human life and the importance of spiritual practice. Gautam Adani also interacted with young members of the Mission, including students and working professionals from diverse academic backgrounds who are contributing to its social initiatives.
Dr Priti Adani Visits Women’s Centre, Hospital
As part of the visit, Dr Priti Adani toured the Shrimad Rajchandra Sarvamangal Centre of Excellence for Women, where she interacted with tribal women benefiting from skill development, livelihood and entrepreneurship programmes. She also visited the Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital and Research Centre and participated in the distribution of medical aids to children with disabilities. At SRMD’s Jinmandir, she offered prayers to Bhagwan Mahavir.
Discussions On Potential Social Welfare Collaborations
The visit also included discussions on potential collaborations between the Adani Foundation and Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care (SRLC), the Mission’s humanitarian arm. Gautam Adani expressed interest in exploring collaborative opportunities with SRLC, while Dr Priti Adani discussed the potential for cooperation on its vision care initiative, which aligns with the Adani Foundation’s ongoing work. The discussions highlighted opportunities to strengthen community welfare efforts through initiatives focused on healthcare and other areas of social development.
About Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur
Spread across 355 acres, Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram serves as the international headquarters of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur. 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.
The organisation has more than 142 centres across six continents and focuses on inner transformation through wisdom, meditation and selfless service. Its humanitarian arm, Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care, works across healthcare, education, humanitarian assistance, animal care and environmental welfare, reaching communities in different parts of the world.
Earlier in 2026, Gautam Adani visited Ayodhya, Kalighat in Kolkata and a Jain shrine at Taranga Hills in North Gujarat. On May 1, he visited Kedarnath with Dr Priti Adani to mark their 40th wedding anniversary.
