In a historic moment, PM Modi, dessed in a light pink silk dhoti and kurta paired with a sleeveless jacket and stole, inaugurated Abu Dhabi's first Hindu temple and the Middle East's largest. He said the temple will become a symbol for communal harmony and unity for the world.
The BAPS temple is the first stone Hindu mandir in Abu Dhabi which has been built using ancient architectural methods clubbed with scientific techniques. It was built on a 27-acre site in Abu Mreikhah, near Al Rahba off the Dubai-Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Highway, at a cost of around Rs 700 crore.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his support and his graciousness in granting the land for the construction of a Hindu temple, saying it reflects his affinity for India.
PM Modi inaugurated BAPS Mandir- Abu Dhabi’s first Hindu temple - on a 27-acre site in Abu Mreikhah, near Al Rahba off the Dubai-Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Highway. The grand temple was built at a coast of Rs 700 crore and is the first stone-constructed Hindu temple in the Middle East.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, the first traditional Hindu stone temple in the UAE.
Ahead of PM Modi's address at the World Government Summit 2024, the iconic Burj Khalifa lit up the building with the flag of India and the words 'Guest of Honor - Republic of India.
PM Modi was welcomed by UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan upon his arrival at the Abu Dhabi Airport, where the two leaders shook hands and hugged each other. He will attend the 'Ahlan Modi' event in at the Zayed Sports City Stadium on Tuesday.
Ahlan Modi event: This is PM Modi's seventh visit to the UAE since 2015 and the third in the last eight months. PM Modi will inaugurate the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, located in Abu Dhabi, which holds immense significance for both nations and the global Hindu community.
This is PM Modi's seventh visit to the UAE since 2015 and the third in the last eight months. The two sides are likely to ink several agreements to shore up cooperation in several key areas after bilateral talks between PM Modi and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
During PM Modi's visit to UAE, he will address the Indian diaspora which is expected to be filled with thousands of crowds. Moreover, he will also meet the top leadership of one of India's closest strategic partners in West Asia.
The preparations for one of the biggest diaspora events of Prime Minister Modi ever at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi were going fine but the participation was reduced from 80,000 to 35,000.
While addressing a special press briefing on the visit of PM Modi to Dubai, the Foreign Secretary said that the Indian leader's visit to Qatar is aimed at discussing ways to further strengthen overall ties.
The BAPS Hindu Mandir, located in Abu Mureikhah, near Al Rahba off the Dubai-Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Highway, has come up on around 27 acres of land in Abu Dhabi and the work for the structure has been going on since 2019.
Just weeks after the historic consecration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, a new chapter in Hindu architecture is about to unfold as on February 14th, PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi. From history to its cost and architecture, here's all that you need to know about UAE
The Prime Minister will inaugurate the BAPS Hindu Temple on February 14 at the behest of Swami Ishwarcharandas and Swami Brahmaviharidas. The temple is built on a 27-acre piece of land in the Abu Mureikhah district and its inauguration will be celebrated through the ‘Festival of Harmony’.
Discover the cultural milestone of UAE's first Hindu Temple, the BAPS Mandir, set to be inaugurated by PM Modi on February 14. Explore 10 fascinating facts about this architectural marvel bridging spiritual heritage and modernity.
PM Modi received the invitation from Swami Ishwarcharandas and Swami Brahmaviharidas, along with the board of directors of the temple last year. The grand temple is located on a 27-acre piece of land in Abu Mureikhah district.
Ram Mandir in Mexico: The temple was inaugurated after the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony was performed by an American priest with Mexican hosts and the idols brought from India.
The incident comes a few weeks after the Swaminarayan Mandir in California was defaced with anti-India graffiti. The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) said they are in touch with temple leaders and in contact with the police regarding the incident.
Police said that no one was injured during the incident but the residence involved sustained damage consistent with bullet holes. Earlier, an Indian-origin Canadian MP shared a purported video on social media showing pro-Khalistani threatening to create trouble at the Hindu Lakshmi Narayan Temple.
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