Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Gautam Adani Visits Mahudi Jain Temple Ahead of Paryushan
Gautam Adani visited a famous Jain temple in Mahudi with members of his family.
They prayed and asked for blessings.
The visit happened before Paryushan Mahaparva, an important Jain festival.
During this festival, many Jains pray, fast and think about their actions.
The festival ends with a day focused on asking for and giving forgiveness.
Adani said Jain values such as kindness, self-control and non-violence are important.
He also connected the visit with his belief that serving others is a form of worship.
Mahudi has temples for Jain Tirthankaras and a shrine for Ghantakarna Mahavir.
Gautam Adani visited the Mahudi Jain Temple in Gandhinagar with Dr Priti Adani, Karan Adani and Paridhi.
The family offered prayers ahead of Paryushan Mahaparva, which will be observed from September 8 to 15, 2026.
Adani said Jainism’s teachings on non-violence, self-discipline and compassion inspired his prayers for public peace and well-being.
Mahudi is a prominent Shwetambar Jain pilgrimage centre with temples dedicated to the 24 Jain Tirthankaras and a shrine to Shri Ghantakarna Mahavir.
The visit followed an earlier Jain temple visit in Gujarat and came after the article reported the dismissal with prejudice of related US Department of Justice proceedings on August 10.
- Who
- Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani, Dr Priti Adani, Karan Adani and Paridhi.
- What
- They visited the Mahudi Jain Temple and offered prayers.
- When
- On Wednesday; Paryushan Mahaparva is scheduled for September 8-15, 2026.
- Where
- Mahudi Jain Temple in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
- Why
- The family sought blessings ahead of Paryushan and reflected on Jain values including non-violence, self-discipline, compassion and forgiveness.
- Visitors
- Gautam Adani, Dr Priti Adani, Karan Adani and Paridhi
- Location
- Mahudi Jain Temple, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- Festival
- Paryushan Mahaparva
- Festival dates
- September 8 to 15, 2026
- Temple significance
- Mahudi is a prominent Shwetambar Jain pilgrimage centre with temples dedicated to all 24 Jain Tirthankaras.
- Additional shrine
- The site includes a separate shrine to Shri Ghantakarna Mahavir, regarded as a protective deity.
- Reported legal development
- The article said proceedings involving Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani and others ended with the indictment dismissed with prejudice on August 10.