The Adani Group and the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) have joined hands to serve food to devotees at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj. The Mahaprasad service will be provided by both the institutions during the entire period of the Maha Kumbh Mela from January 13 to February 26. Last Thursday, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani met Guru Prasad Swami, Chairman of the ISKCON Governing Body Commission (GBC), to thank ISKCON for this initiative.

Adani said Kumbh is a sacred place of service

Speaking about ISKCON's support in offering Mahaprasad Seva, Adani said, "Kumbh is a holy place of service, where every devotee joins in the name of serving God. It is my good fortune that we are starting 'Mahaprasad Seva' for devotees at Maha Kumbh in collaboration with ISKCON. With the blessings of Maa Annapurna, free food will be provided to lakhs of devotees. Today I had the opportunity to meet Guru Prasad Swami Ji of ISKCON and I deeply experienced the power of dedication to service. Service is truly the highest form of patriotism. Service is meditation, service is prayer and service is God."

A great opportunity for social service

Guru Prasad Swami, one of the leading preachers of International Society for Krishna Consciousness, said that the Adani Group has always been a shining example of corporate responsibility and social service. What makes Gautam Adani ji stand out is his humility - he never waits to be called but goes ahead to serve selflessly. We are extremely grateful for his contribution. His work inspires us to give back to society and unite in serving humanity.

Food will be distributed at 40 places in the Maha Kumbh area

Mahaprasad seva will be offered to 50 lakh devotees and the food will be prepared in two kitchens inside and outside the mela area. Mahaprasad will be distributed at 40 places in the Mahakumbh area and 2,500 volunteers will be involved in this initiative. Golf carts have been arranged for the differently-abled, elderly and mothers with children. Five lakh copies of Gita Saar will also be distributed among the devotees.