A look at UAE's BAPS Hindu temple ahead of its inauguration by PM Modi on February 14

Here's a glimpse of the grand BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 14.

Published on: Feb 08, 2024 12:40 PM IST

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the grand BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, the first traditional Hindu stone temple in the UAE, on February 14, according to an official press release from BAPS Hindu Mandir.   (PTI)

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Ahead of the grand opening of the temple on a 27-acre piece of land in Abu Mureikhah district, Swami Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS, has arrived in the UAE. (PTI)

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"Welcome to the UAE. Our nation is blessed with your presence. We are touched by your kindness and we feel your prayers,” Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence said.  (PTI)

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Swami Maharaj responded warmly, saying, "We are touched by your love and respect. The leaders of the UAE are great, good, and large-hearted."  (REUTERS)

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Monks and visitors in traditional Emirati clothes walk at the BAPS Hindu Mandir temple, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (REUTERS)

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The temple was made from pink Rajasthan sandstone and white Italian marble stone, carved in India and transported to Dubai to be assembled.  (Bloomberg)

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The visit by PM Modi will further signify the close ties between India and the UAE.  (Bloomberg)

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This will be Modi’s seventh visit to UAE as the prime minister. (Bloomberg)