मंगल, अप्रैल 14, 2026

In Pics: Abu Dhabi’s first temple ‘BAPS Hindu Mandir’

PM Modi to inaugurate Abu Dhabi's first Temple

A Dream Realized: Abu Dhabi Welcomes Its First Hindu Temple, the BAPS Mandir

PM Modi to inaugurate Abu Dhabi’s first Temple

A Dream Realized: Abu Dhabi Welcomes Its First Hindu Temple, the BAPS Mandir

Witness a unified vision, rooted in friendly diverse cultures and faiths, emerging in Abu Dhabi. This dream became a reality with completion of the BAPS Hindu Temple, the first Hindu Temple in the UAE.

The venture started when Pramukh Swami Maharaj got that charismatic view while visiting the UAE in 1997. The project got a huge impetus when Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, kindly donated the land for the temple.

The Shilanyas vidhi ceremony symbolized the official start of construction in April 2019, attended by Indian and UAE dignitaries, making the bond between both nations stronger.

It takes 5.4 hectares for the Mandir to be built with such excellent materials as marble, sandstone, and bricks, being more than just a place of worship. It is a vibrant community hub imagined to accommodate 5,000 people.

Imagine vast amphitheaters for assemblies, enthralling displays in a committed gallery, and a mountain of wisdom in the library. There is a food court delighting taste buds and a majlis, a traditional meeting area, engaging people in discussions. For the little ones there are special play areas for laughter and joy.

The architectural wonder is decorated with elaborate designs using pink sandstone and marble; seven spires stand for the seven Emirates of the UAE. Yet, beyond the aesthetics, the commitment reaches to sustainability; the temple uses recycled materials and a symbolic waterfall that represents sacred rivers, showing a deep respect for the environment.

Modernity seamlessly blends with tradition in this architectural wonder. Seismic sensors and digital modeling ensure the structural integrity and safety of the mandir, creating a space that’s both secure and enduring.

The inauguration of the BAPS Mandir will be a momentous occasion, not just for the Indian community in the UAE but for everyone who cherishes harmony and understanding. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to visit the UAE and inaugurate the temple on February 14th, a new chapter unfolds, marking a beautiful symbol of unity and cultural richness in the heart of Abu Dhabi.

यह भी पढ़ेबीसीसीआई ने इंग्लैंड के खिलाफ बाकी तीन टेस्ट के लिए टीम की घोषित, विराट कोहली ने सीरीज खेलने से लिया रेस्ट

यह भी पढ़ेइस सप्ताह OTT पर है फिल्मों को भरमार, पूरे वीकेंड उठाएं घर बैठे इसका लुफ्त

AK
Author: AK

! Let us live and strive for freedom ! Freelance Journalist ! Politics ! News Junky !

Relates News