Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India, Naredra Modi on his visit to UAE (United Arab Emirates) inaugurated the first Hindu stone temple in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. It marks another historic event of the history, which holds great significance for the city’s Hindu community. The public success to the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) will start on 1st of March.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir in Abu Dhabi. pic.twitter.com/2J5kQ1NjMu
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PM Modi offered prayers at BAPS
Prime Minister Modi offered prayers at the first Hindu temple of Abu Dhabi. The environment of the temple was divine and calm. The idols of deities Radha-Krishna are sparkling white, sculpted of white marble.
#WATCH | Visuals from the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir, the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. pic.twitter.com/UFb8bZKWgn
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Also, PM Modi did Aarti in the temple with complete devotion with a proud feeling in his heart.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs Aarti at the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir, the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi. pic.twitter.com/PP5OwWFRxH
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India-UAE relations
Prior to Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the temple, Sadhu Brahmaviharidas recognized the vital role that the friendship and generosity of UAE leaders played. He also emphasized the close friendship between the Prime Minister of India and the rulers of the United Arab Emirates while expressing his sincere gratitude to them.
“Well, symbolism is clear, and I don’t hide it. For a ruler, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to have space in his heart to allow the first traditional stone temple in this part of the region in the history of humanity, I think all of us need to join our hands and applaud the rulers and the leaders of this nation,” he said addressing a press conference in Abu Dhabi.
He added that this friendship, rooted in trust, transparency, and truth, has been instrumental in bringing this architectural marvel to life.
“So, the BAPS Hindu Mandir has been built because of the generosity of the rulers. And I also say because of the friendship that our honourable Prime Minister has been able to generate with the rulers, the leaders, through the trade, through the great events that have happened. It’s because of trust, transparency, and truth that this entire Mandir has been made,” he said.