Hari Krishna (HK) Exports Pvt. Ltd., a global leader in the diamond industry and a champion of community empowerment, hosted its 12th Annual Mass Marriage Festival on 27th November 2024. The event united 32 couples in a heartfelt ceremony at the HK Hub Facility in Surat, bringing the total number of couples joined under this initiative to an inspiring 553. This year, the couples hailed from 50 villages, 40 cities, and 4 states, exemplifying the diversity and reach of this cherished tradition.
Reflecting the spirit of love, community, and care, the festival drew over 2,000 attendees, including family members, friends, and well-wishers from the Hari Krishna community and the company’s top management. Each couple was blessed with essential household items, including gold ornaments, silverware, and home essentials, symbolising the company’s commitment to supporting their new beginnings.
Speaking at the event, Savjibhai Dholakia, Founder of Hari Krishna Exports, shared his vision for the initiative:
“This festival is a heartfelt celebration of togetherness and new beginnings. Seeing these couples venture on their journey fills us with joy, as Hari Krishna Group continues to stand by its commitment to fostering strong and meaningful connections within the community, one couple at a time. I feel blessed, and it gives me so much joy and relief that we have united 553 couples in marriage till now. It is said that only by God’s grace does one get the fortune to perform kanyadaan.
Initiated in 2013, the Mass Marriage Festival began as a heartfelt response to the many wedding invitations received from employees. Over the years, it has evolved into a cornerstone of Hari Krishna Group’s philanthropic endeavors, exemplifying its values of equality, care, and community support.
As the event concluded with blessings, music, and joyful celebrations, Hari Krishna Group reaffirmed its commitment to this beautiful tradition. Beyond its global leadership in diamonds, the company continues to shine as a symbol of compassion and unity, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of employees, their families, and the wider community.