Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate Abu Dhabi’s Hindu temple, date announced

Abu Dhabi: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Abu Dhabi’s Hindu temple. Narendra Modi has accepted  the  invitation for this. Representatives of the  BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha – the organisation building the temple, led by Swami Ishwarcharandas and Swami Brahmaviharidas, met the Prime Minister at his residence in New Delhi and extended the invitation for the inauguration.

‘Prime Minister Modi graciously accepted the invitation, expressing his enthusiastic support for the historic and iconic temple,’ the temple representatives said.

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The BAPS Hindu Mandir will be inaugurated on February 14, 2024. It will be  marked with a unique ‘Festival of Harmony’

‘It will reflect the ideal of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – an ideal spiritual space, not merely rooted in beliefs and traditions, but a confluence of diverse cultures and civilisations. The essence of spiritual harmony, symbolising the path forward,’ Prime Minister Narendra  Modi said.

The BAPS delegation prayed for the Prime Minister’s health and acknowledged his exceptional global achievements, notably strengthening relationships with the UAE and other Middle Eastern countries: Temple authorities

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A Vedic ceremony led by His Holiness Pujya Mahant Swami Maharaj will be held as part of the opening, which will be an invitation-only event.  The temple will be made open to the general public on February 18.

BAPS Hindu Mandi is , built on 27 acres of land in Abu Mureikha, along the Dubai-Abu Dhabi highway. This is  first traditional Hindu stone temple in West Asia.

UAE government allotted land to build a temple was in August 2015. UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan gifted the land during Modi’s visit to the UAE. The foundation stone laying ceremony was held in February 2018.

Further details regarding the opening ceremony and registration, can be found by downloading the app Festival of Harmony or visiting https://festivalofharmony.ae.