Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the BAPS Mandir, the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 14. The temple, spread over 27 acres, features intricate stone architecture and extensive facilities, including an amphitheatre, prayer rooms, thematic gardens, and more. Constructed at a cost of Rs 700 crore, the temple incorporates marble and pink sandstone from northern Rajasthan and includes innovative features such as digital modeling and seismic simulation. The temple's design draws inspiration from Vedic architecture and sculptures, with carvings depicting stories from Hindu epics. The BAPS organisation, responsible for the temple, manages 1,100 temples and 3,850 units globally.
The first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir, is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 14, 2024. Built on 27 acres of land gifted by the UAE leadership, the temple is the first traditional Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates. PM Modi will visit the UAE from February 13-14 to inaugurate the temple and address the Indian diaspora.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, the BAPS Mandir, on February 14 during his two-day visit to the UAE. The temple complex includes various facilities and is designed to welcome people of all faiths to experience Hindu culture and spirituality. The construction of the temple, which features intricate stone carvings and eco-friendly elements, has been a collaborative effort between the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha and the UAE government.
