Why is Anant Ambani Walking Towards Dwarka?

New Delhi: At a time when luxury often overshadows simplicity, Anant Ambani’s 140-km padayatra from Jamnagar to Dwarkadhish Temple stands out as a rare and humbling gesture. The youngest Ambani scion is walking nearly 20 km a day—at night—to avoid disruption, showcasing a unique blend of devotion, discipline, and deep-rooted faith.

A Billionaire’s Walk of Faith

While most people his age might choose to celebrate their birthdays with grandeur, Anant Ambani will mark his 30th birthday on April 10 with prayers at the sacred Dwarkadhish Temple, the spiritual heart of Lord Krishna’s ancient kingdom. It’s a powerful message, not just about religion, but about values.

Despite belonging to India’s richest family, Anant Ambani has always been seen as spiritually inclined. His padyatra, derived from Sanskrit, where ‘pad’ means foot and ‘yatra’ means journey, is more than a physical act. It is a sacred undertaking of surrender, self-reflection, and spiritual focus.

What Is Padyatra?

In Hinduism, a padyatra is a form of pilgrimage where devotees walk long distances to holy places. It’s an act of penance, spiritual discipline, and gratitude. Importantly, it is done not to ask for anything—but as an offering of faith. The journey is seen as a cleansing of the soul, helping the seeker disconnect from worldly comforts and connect with the divine.

The Ambani family’s reverence for Lord Dwarkadhish is well-known, and Anant’s journey continues this tradition with quiet strength. Undertaking the padyatra despite his high-profile status, and under Z+ security cover, speaks volumes about his commitment.

Anant Ambani's Padyatra Route

Anant began his journey from Moti Khavdi near Jamnagar, walking an average of 10–12 km every night. This strategy ensures minimal inconvenience to locals while also enabling a serene, meditative pace.

His padyatra will culminate at the Dwarkadhish Temple, one of the Char Dhams and a deeply revered Krishna shrine. Receiving Lord Krishna’s blessings on his birthday will symbolize the spiritual completion of this sacred trek.

'Walk For The Soul'

Anant Ambani’s walk has stirred admiration across social media and beyond—not just for its scale, but for the message it sends in today’s hyper-materialistic world. When many forget their roots with rising wealth, Anant’s walk is a quiet, powerful lesson in humility. 

It reminds us that faith, tradition, and inner discipline never go out of style, no matter how fast the world moves.

“This walk is not for show. It’s for the soul.” And in that, Anant Ambani might be leading by example, one quiet step at a time.