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India.com
04-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani's son Anant Ambani reaches Rishikesh with wife Radhika Merchant, brother Akash Ambani for..., they stayed at...
The Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, Mukesh Ambani's son Anant Ambani and Akash Ambani reached Uttarakhand's Rishikesh along with their wives Radhika Merchant and Shloka Mehta Ambani respectively. During the visit, both the Ambani brothers visited Parmarth Niketan and also participated in Ganga Aarti and Yagna. As per reports by Dainik Jagran, the arrival was kept extremely confidential. While the purpose of their visit is yet to be revealed, sources claimed that the Ambani brothers along with their wives and kids stayed at the Taj Hotel in Byasi of Tehri district for the rest of the Saturday evening. Anant, Radhika, Akash and Shloka participated in the grand Ganga Aarti, which takes place in Rishikesh. Reports claim that the Ambani family also participated in a Yagna to pray for happiness and prosperity. After this, they met the president of the organization Swami Chidanand Saraswati and took his blessings. Following the program, the Ambani family members went back to their hotel and spent the rest of the evening there. The family enjoyed the natural beauty of Rishikesh. However, the police and administration officials kept Anant and Akash's visit a secret. The media was also not allowed to know about their visit. Anant and Akash with their family went back to Mumbai on Sunday morning. Meanwhile, the Ambani family often remains in headlines. Recently, Anant's interview with India Today has been making rounds on the internet, where he revealed the name of the person who stood by him through his ups and downs. During the interview, Anant praised his wife Radhika Merchant for being an unwavering pillar of support throughout his struggle with health issues. Anant said, 'I am lucky (to have her) for sure. She is the person of my dreams. Since childhood, I had thought that I would never get married because I was always devoted to taking care of animals. But when I met Radhika, I saw her sharing the same values as me. She has this sense of giving and nurturing towards animals.' He further added, 'Beyond that, Radhika has stood like a strong pillar of support during my difficult times, as I battled with health issues. Even my parents never made me feel like I was ill. Even when doctors gave up on certain things, they never did. Additionally, Radhika gave me strength.'
Indian Express
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
CM Mamata oversees preparations ahead of Jagannath Temple's inauguration in Digha, calls it ‘a blend of spirituality and harmony'
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday arrived in Digha to oversee the preparations for the grand inauguration of the newly-built Jagannath Temple, scheduled for Akshaya Tritiya on Wednesday. Accompanied by state ministers Aroop Biswas and Chandrima Bhattacharya, and State Police DG Rajiv Kumar, Banerjee visited the temple premises, and engaged with priests while assessing the ongoing rituals. Before departing from the Dumurjala helipad in Howrah, Banerjee said, 'I am going to Jagannath Dham. Everyone, be well. Maintain unity, harmony and peace among yourselves.' Upon reaching Digha, she lauded the temple's architecture and its blend of 'spirituality and harmony,' expressing optimism that it would significantly boost tourism in the region. 'There is a sea in Digha. People come to visit the sea. If there is a pilgrimage site here, it will attract more people,' she remarked. She further highlighted the temple's representation of 'the thousands of years-old architecture of Bengal.' The inauguration, preceded by several days of rituals, will feature a special homa yajna on Tuesday. Security has been significantly heightened, with 800 police guards deployed within the temple premises and additional forces brought in from neighboring districts.(Express Photo by Partha Paul) According to temple sources, the peace ceremony, led by Rajesh Dayitapati of the Puri temple and ISKCON Vice-President Radharman Das, has already commenced. Approximately 60 devotees from various ISKCON branches are participating. The rituals, ongoing since last Thursday, include the lighting of the Mahakund between four tanks, mantra chanting, and consecration of the deities. The milk baths for Jagannath, Balaram, Subhadra, and Sudarshan, as well as other deities like Lakshmi, Vimala, and Satyabhama, have been completed. 'The formal inauguration of the temple will be held on Tuesday on the auspicious occasion of the Mahayagna and Akshaya Tritiya. I am here in Digha today to observe the inauguration of the Jagannath Temple and the preparations for the Mahayagna,' Banerjee said. Anticipating a large influx of devotees, Banerjee directed administrative officials to ensure smooth arrangements. 'Many devotees of Lord Jagannath from India and the world will be arriving in Bengal. I have advised them to ensure that there is no inconvenience to their travel, accommodation and food. I have instructed the administrative officials to keep the transport system operational and free from traffic,' she said. Security has been significantly heightened, with 800 police guards deployed within the temple premises and additional forces brought in from neighboring districts. Traffic on National Highway 116B from Old Digha to Jagannath Dham in New Digha is being strictly regulated from Monday to Wednesday. ISKCON Vice-President Radharman Das, speaking to The Indian Express, said, 'We started Yagna on 25th. A Mahayagna will be held tomorrow. Purnahuti will be conducted by the CM in the evening.' Sharing the plans for the day of the inauguration, Das said, 'On 30th April, a yagna will be followed by Abhishek. Then dressing of the Lord, and first bhog will be offered thereafter. The Chief Minister will perform the maha-aarti following which the temple will be open to the public for Maha-aarti.' Banerjee expressed her vision for the temple's impact, stating, 'Like the Jagannath Temple in Puri, this one on the seashore of Digha, will emerge as a symbol of Bengal's new culture, tradition, development of spiritual consciousness and harmony.'
