NEW DELHI: In a significant and heartfelt gesture of devotion, Sanjiv Goenka, chairman of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group and owner of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), donated gold ornaments worth approximately ₹3.63 crore at the sacred Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) temple.
The donation included a set of exquisite gold ornaments weighing around 5.267 kilograms, intricately designed and studded with precious diamonds and gemstones. These valuable offerings were presented to Lord Venkateswara, the presiding deity of the Tirumala temple, one of India’s most revered pilgrimage sites attracting millions of devotees every year.
The formal handover ceremony took place at the Ranganayakula Mandapam within the temple complex, where the gold was received by TTD Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary. Sanjiv Goenka was accompanied by his family during the visit, highlighting the personal and spiritual importance of this act.
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A Spiritual Offering Amid IPL Resumption
Sanjiv Goenka’s visit coincided with the resumption of the IPL season, which had temporarily been suspended due to geopolitical tensions. Despite his busy schedule, the industrialist made time for this spiritual offering, underscoring a balance between business leadership and deep-rooted faith.
The Tirumala temple, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara—an incarnation of Lord Vishnu—is a significant religious and cultural landmark. Devotees from across India and abroad flock to the temple annually to seek blessings and offer tokens of gratitude. Sanjiv Goenka’s generous donation reinforces this longstanding tradition of making valuable offerings to the deity.
A TTD official remarked, “Donations like these are vital for the upkeep and development of the temple and support its many religious, cultural, and social initiatives. Such acts of devotion inspire millions.”
Sanjiv Goenka’s contribution not only reflects his personal faith but also resonates as a symbol of philanthropy by a prominent business leader. The Lucknow Super Giants owner’s gesture is a reminder of the enduring spiritual values that transcend professional and commercial commitments.
Sanjiv Goenka is a leading Indian industrialist and chairman of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, a diversified conglomerate with interests in power, infrastructure, media, retail, and sports. As the owner of the IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants, he has been a key figure in Indian cricket’s commercial and sporting landscape.
