World’s largest temple foundation Umiya Dham built by Adani Cement in 54-hour marathon

Adani Cement has created a world record by completing the largest raft foundation for a religious structure at the upcoming Umiya Dham temple near Ahmedabad. The feat was achieved through an uninterrupted 54-hour operation that utilised a sustainable concrete mix and involved over 600 workers.

The foundation will support what is being described as the world’s tallest temple, dedicated to Jagat Janani Maa Umiya (Parvati), with a planned height of 504 feet.

A record-breaking pour

The engineering achievement was confirmed by the Golden Book of World Records in the United States. The foundation slab, measuring 450 feet by 400 feet by 8 feet, required 24,100 cubic metres of ECOMaxX M45 grade low-carbon concrete.

To accomplish this, Adani Cement mobilised 26 ready-mix concrete plants and more than 285 transit mixers. Over 3,600 tonnes of high-performance cement were poured, with teams working round the clock in shifts to ensure no break in the process.

Company officials said the operation was meticulously planned to avoid cold joints, maintain temperature control, and ensure consistent quality.

Innovation and sustainability

The record-setting pour was notable not only for its scale but also for its use of sustainable construction technology. Adani Cement stated that its proprietary ECOMaxX concrete mix incorporates 66% supplementary cementitious materials, resulting in a 60% reduction in the project's carbon footprint.

The mix also included a formulation known as Coolcrete, which helped keep placement temperatures below 28°C. Thermocouples embedded in the foundation are continuing to monitor temperature and durability in real time.

Vinod Bahety, chief executive of Adani’s cement business, described the project as more than just an engineering achievement.

“Umiya Dham is set to become an iconic spiritual landmark, spanning 60 acres and representing an investment of around ₹2,000 crore,” he said. “This project embodies the quality, scale, speed and purpose that define Adani Cement. When we unite innovation, people and sustainable materials, we create solutions that endure for generations and set new global benchmarks.”

The Umiya Dham vision

The Vishv Umiya Foundation, which is behind the project, said the temple would serve as both a spiritual and cultural centre. The foundation stone was laid for a campus that will feature 1,551 Dharma Stambhs, or pillars of righteousness, alongside the towering central temple.

RP Patel, president of the Vishv Umiya Foundation, said: “This world-record foundation of Jagat Janani Maa Umiya temple is a proud moment for India’s cultural and engineering heritage. Adani Cement’s expertise in mega-project execution made them our natural partner.”

The ceremony was witnessed by more than 1,000 people on site, with over 10,000 joining online.

Adani’s legacy in infrastructure

The Umiya Dham project adds to Adani Cement’s growing portfolio of landmark achievements. The company has supplied material for skyscrapers such as the World One Tower in Mumbai and infrastructure projects like the Chenab Railway Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir.

As the cement and building materials division of the Adani Group, the company operates through its Ambuja Cements and ACC Limited brands. With an installed capacity of over 104.5 million tonnes a year, it is the ninth-largest cement producer globally.

Adani Cement says nearly 30 per cent of India’s housing and infrastructure projects now use its products, which range from general-purpose grades to specialist mixes designed for extreme conditions.

Faith and engineering

For Adani Group, the Umiya Dham foundation symbolises the intersection of devotion and modern infrastructure. Company officials say the project is as much about cultural heritage as it is about construction capability.

Bahety said: “These are not just engineering feats but bridges between devotion and modern infrastructure. The successful raft casting at Umiya Dham is a living testament to this philosophy—where faith drives innovation and innovation uplifts entire communities.”

With the foundation now complete, construction will move to the next stage of building the towering temple that its backers hope will become a global spiritual landmark.