Thrissur, Kerala: Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani visited the Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple on Sunday morning, offering prayers and extending his support to the Guruvayur Devaswom’s upcoming development projects. During his visit, Ambani contributed ₹15 crore towards the proposed Guruvayur Devaswom multi-speciality hospital. The temple authorities shared details and photographs of the visit on their official Facebook page, noting the significance of his contribution to the temple’s welfare initiatives.

Ambani arrived in Guruvayur around 7.30 a.m. by helicopter, which landed at the Sreekrishna College ground, before proceeding by road to the temple’s southern gate. He was received by Devaswom Chairman Dr V. K. Vijayan and board members. Despite special darshan restrictions in place for the public holiday, Ambani was allowed entry using a neivilakku vazhipadu coupon arranged for 25 members. After offering prayers at the sanctum sanctorum, he made offerings at the sopanapadi and received prasadam from the chief priest.

Following the rituals, Chairman Vijayan presented Ambani with prasadam and a commemorative portrait of Lord Guruvayurappan. Devaswom officials then briefed him on the upcoming multi-speciality hospital and the modern veterinary hospital proposed for temple elephants. Impressed by the initiatives, Ambani assured his full support and handed over a cheque for ₹15 crore as the initial contribution for the hospital’s construction.

Ambani also offered to extend technical assistance for the planned veterinary facility, drawing inspiration from Reliance’s wildlife conservation centre in Gujarat. The initiative aims to enhance the healthcare and management of Guruvayur’s temple elephants. After completing his temple visit and discussions, Ambani departed from Guruvayur around 8 a.m., concluding a brief but significant visit that underscored his continued involvement in philanthropic and cultural causes.

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