20-year-old NRI expresses devotion by contributing earnings to the revered temple
In a heartfelt gesture, Ahmedabad’s Vivek Patel, a 20-year-old student in Canada, donated part of his first salary to the Ambaji Temple on January 18, reported gujaratsamachar.com.
Vivek, who moved to Canada two years ago for studies, recently secured a job and decided to express his gratitude by sending CAD 140 (₹8,500) to the temple.
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Vivek entrusted his cousin, who along with his wife, personally visited the Ambaji Temple to offer the donation on his behalf
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The act reflects the deep-rooted faith of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in their cultural and religious traditions despite living abroad
The Ambaji Temple, one of Gujarat’s most significant pilgrimage sites, witnesses a massive influx of devotees, especially during the Bhadarvi Purnima fair. In 2024 alone, around 31 lakh devotees visited the temple.
Last year, the temple received ₹2.28 crore in donations, offerings, and gifts, underscoring its importance among devotees worldwide.
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