Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit UAE for 02 days
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from February 13 to 14. During his visit, he will inaugurate the first Hindu BAPS temple. This temple is a significant milestone as it’s the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE, occupying 27 acres of land gifted by the UAE leadership. The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu Temple will be the Middle East’s first traditional Hindu stone temple. It will open to the public on March 1. The temple complex includes a visitors’ center, exhibitions, prayer halls, learning areas, sports facilities for children and youth, a food court, themed gardens, a book and gift shop, and more.
Hindu Temple Built by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha
The BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha has officially announced that since the construction of the religious campus is nearly complete, His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Mandir on February 14, 2024.
Pranav Desai, Director of the BAPS Hindu Mandir, expressed gratitude for the support from both the UAE and Indian leadership. He emphasized the collaborative effort that led to the completion of this beautiful temple.
“What you see behind me is a stunning BAPS Hindu Temple. It’s the very first traditional Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates, sitting on 27 acres of land generously gifted by the UAE leadership. We are deeply grateful for the kindness of both the UAE and Indian leadership,” he stated.
BAPS stated that the temple, serving as a symbol of harmony, will be accessible to people of all faiths to discover and delve deeper into Hindu culture and spirituality. The BAPS Hindu Mandir complex, with its distinctive architectural design, strives to serve as a hub for art, culture, and values.
#WATCH | Visuals of the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir, the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate it on February 14. pic.twitter.com/l154agVh6J— ANI (@ANI) February 12, 2024
Know More about Temple Construction
In 2018, during Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the UAE, the official announcement about the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi was made. Later, in April 2019, the foundation stone-laying ceremony took place.
The temple has seven shikhars, with each one representing an Emirate of the UAE. It has special features like an amphitheater resembling the ghats of the Indian river Ganga, a recreated sand dune, and symbolic streams representing the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in India. The mandir also incorporates teachings from various cultures, highlighting the universal theme of love found across different religions.
The temple follows ancient Hindu shilpashastras and is considered an architectural wonder. Its exterior is constructed with pink sandstone from Rajasthan, while the interior is crafted with white marble by artisans from India.
Its Height is 108 feet. A total of 40,000 cubic feet marbles, 180,000 cubic feet sandstone & 1,800,000 bricks were used in the construction of this temple. Additionally, more than 300 sensors have been installed to monitor the temperature, pressure, stress, and seismic events of the structure. (As per data provided on official website of BAPS Mandir Abu Dhabi).
In the last three years, over 2,000 artisans from Gujarat and Rajasthan have carefully carved white marble pillars, displaying detailed designs of animals, musicians, and celestial elements. BAPS emphasized that the mandir follows eco-friendly practices by incorporating fly ash to replace a substantial part of cement in the concrete mix, thereby reducing its carbon footprint.
What is BAPS ?
Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) is a global community-driven organization driven by volunteers, dedicated to both social and spiritual pursuits. It serves millions worldwide through its mandirs, centers, and volunteers.
Furthermore, BAPS is involved in various humanitarian and charitable efforts through BAPS Charities, a distinct non-profit organization that has initiated numerous projects worldwide focusing on healthcare, education, environmental conservation, and community-building campaigns.
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