IN PHOTOS: PM Modi inaugurates first Hindu stone temple in Abu Dhabi

Updated On: 14 February, 2024 07:08 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday evening inaugurated the first Hindu stone temple in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Pics/PTI and AFP

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday evening inaugurated the first Hindu stone temple in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Pics/PTI and AFP

<p>PM Modi was welcomed by BAPS` Ishwarcharandas Swami and garlanded by a group of priests upon his arrival. People gathered for the occasion also raised slogans and he waved towards them</p>

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PM Modi was welcomed by BAPS` Ishwarcharandas Swami and garlanded by a group of priests upon his arrival. People gathered for the occasion also raised slogans and he waved towards them

<p>`BAPS Mandir`, the first traditional Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates, sits on 27 acres of land that was generously gifted by the UAE leadership</p>

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`BAPS Mandir`, the first traditional Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates, sits on 27 acres of land that was generously gifted by the UAE leadership

<p>The significance of this cultural milestone lies not only in its architectural grandeur but also in the message it conveys--a testament to the harmonious relationship between Bharat and the Gulf region</p>

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The significance of this cultural milestone lies not only in its architectural grandeur but also in the message it conveys--a testament to the harmonious relationship between Bharat and the Gulf region

<p>The BAPS Hindu Mandir is the Middle East`s first traditional Hindu stone temple. Situated in the Abu Mureikhah area, the majestic structure embodies the spirit of cultural peace and collaboration and is also a reflection of the enduring friendship between India and the UAE</p>

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The BAPS Hindu Mandir is the Middle East`s first traditional Hindu stone temple. Situated in the Abu Mureikhah area, the majestic structure embodies the spirit of cultural peace and collaboration and is also a reflection of the enduring friendship between India and the UAE

<p>The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, donated 13.5 acres of land in 2015 for the construction of the mandir</p>

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The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, donated 13.5 acres of land in 2015 for the construction of the mandir

<p>The UAE Government, during its Year of Tolerance, allocated a further 13.5 acres of land in January 2019--making a total of 27 acres of land gifted for the Mandir, a temple release said earlier</p>

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The UAE Government, during its Year of Tolerance, allocated a further 13.5 acres of land in January 2019--making a total of 27 acres of land gifted for the Mandir, a temple release said earlier

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