Adani Cement Sets World Record with Largest Temple Raft Foundation Casting at Umiya Dham
Adani Cement, in collaboration with its Group associate PSP Infra, has achieved a historic milestone at Umiya Dham near Ahmedabad by completing the world’s largest religious temple raft foundation casting. The record-breaking feat highlights Adani Cement’s expertise in combining large-scale logistics, technical precision, and sustainable innovation.
The massive casting was completed in an uninterrupted 54-hour operation, involving 24,100 cubic metres of ECOMaxX M45 grade low-carbon concrete—Adani Cement’s proprietary sustainable mix that sets new benchmarks for green construction. The operation was powered by 26 strategically located Ready-Mix Concrete (RMX) plants, more than 285 transit mixers, 3,600 tonnes of high-performance cement, and the efforts of over 600 skilled workers and technical experts working in shifts over three days.
Every step was carefully planned to ensure continuous pouring without cold joints, with strict temperature control and mix consistency maintained throughout. By using ECOMaxX concrete, the project significantly lowered its carbon footprint, reinforcing Adani Cement’s commitment to sustainable construction practices.
Vinod Bahety, CEO – Cement Business, Adani Group, said, “Umiya Dham is set to become an iconic spiritual landmark, spanning 60 acres and representing an investment of approximately ₹2,000 crore. This project is not just about setting world records - it embodies the quality, scale, speed, and purpose that defines Adani Cement. As our Chairman believes, 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. When we unite innovation, people, and sustainable materials, we create solutions that endure for generations and set new global benchmarks. Our ECOMaxX low carbon concrete has enabled the structure to reduce its carbon emissions by 60%, underscoring our commitment to sustainability and excellence.”
R.P. Patel, President, Vishv Umiya Foundation, said, “This world-record foundation of Jagat Janani Maa Umiya (Parvati) temple is a proud moment for India’s cultural and engineering heritage. Adani Cement’s proven expertise in mega-project execution made them our natural partner.”
The raft foundation for the upcoming world’s tallest temple, measuring 450 ft x 400 ft x 8 ft, will support 1,551 Dharma Stambhs for the 504 ft tall Jagat Janani Maa Umiya Temple, envisioned as the spiritual nucleus of a vast social and cultural campus in Jaspur. The ECOMaxX M45 concrete mix incorporates 66 per cent Supplementary Cementitious Material (SCM), resulting in carbon footprint reduction by 60 per cent. Proprietary Coolcrete formulation, maintained placement temperatures below 28 degrees Celsius, minimising thermal stress. Thermocouples embedded in the structure continue to monitor temperature and durability in real time.
Witnessed by over 1,000 attendees on-site as well as more than 10,000 online, this accomplishment underlines Adani Cement’s growing role in shaping India’s engineering and spiritual milestones.
Reinforcing a legacy of landmark projects, Adani Cement continues to play a pivotal role in India’s infrastructure and realty landscape. From iconic structures like the World One Tower to engineering marvels such as the Chenab Railway Bridge in Jammu & Kashmir, the company now extends its expertise to spiritual infrastructure with the Umiya Dham Temple.
