Adani Group Partners With ISKCON To Start 'Mahaprasad Seva' At Maha Kumbh Mela
The Adani Group has partnered with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness or ISKCON to provide meals to devotees at this year's Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani met ISKCON Governing Body Commission Chairman Guru Prasad Swami on Thursday to express gratitude for the initiative.
The Mahaprasad Seva will be offered for the entire duration of the Maha Kumbh Mela, from Jan. 13 to Feb. 26.
"Kumbh is that sacred land of service where every hand automatically gets engaged in charity," Gautam Adani wrote on his X profile.
"It is my good fortune that in Maha Kumbh, in collaboration with @IskconInc, we are starting 'Mahaprasad Seva' for the devotees, in which free food will be provided to lakhs of people with the blessings of Maa Annapurna," he added.
कुंभ सेवा की वो तपोभूमि है जहां हर हाथ स्वतः ही परमार्थ में जुट जाता है!
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यह मेरा सौभाग्य है कि महाकुम्भ में हम @IskconInc के साथ मिलकर श्रद्धालुओं के लिए ‘महाप्रसाद सेवा' आरम्भ कर रहे हैं, जिसमें मां अन्नपूर्णा के आशीर्वाद से लाखों लोगों को निःशुल्क भोजन उपलब्ध कराया जाएगा।
इस… pic.twitter.com/0DMlzO56hY"In this context, today I got the opportunity to meet ISKCON Guru Prasad Swamiji and deeply experience the power of dedication towards service. In the true sense, service is the highest form of patriotism," Adani further wrote.
We are honoured and feel blessed to be part of MahaKumbh, In collaboration with @IskconInc, and with the blessings of Maa Annapurna, we have commenced the 'Mahaprasad Seva,' a spiritual
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endeavour to provide free meals to millions of devotees.
Service is the truest form of… https://t.co/bOjIztFClK"The Adani Group has always been a shining example of corporate responsibility and social service. What makes Gautam Adani ji outstanding is his humility -- he never waits to be called but moves forward to serve selflessly. We are extremely grateful for his contribution. His work inspires us to give back to the society and unite in the service of humanity," Guru Prasad Swami was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.
The Mahaprasad Seva will be offered to 50 lakh devotees and the meals will be prepared in two kitchens in and outside the mela area.
The Mahaprasad will be distributed at 40 places in the Maha Kumbh area and 2,500 volunteers will be involved in this initiative.
With PTI inputs
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