Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first Hindu stone temple in Abu Dhabi, the ‘Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS)’. Describing it as a symbol of shared heritage and values of harmony, peace, and tolerance, PM Modi thanked the UAE for its role in scripting a new chapter of human history. The temple, built on a 27-acre site near Al Rahba, cost approximately ₹700 crore. Ahead of the inauguration, PM Modi offered virtual prayers at the temple and highlighted India’s ‘Amrit Kaal’ of faith and culture, emphasizing diversity as a strength. The event witnessed the presence of Indian government officials, Bollywood stars, the Ambani family, and senior Abu Dhabi officials. Former Indian Ambassador to the UAE, Navdeep Suri, stressed the significance of the day for the Indian community, while singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan expressed happiness over the opening of the temple.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first Hindu stone temple in Abu Dhabi, the ‘Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS)’. Describing it as a symbol of shared heritage and values of harmony, peace, and tolerance, PM Modi thanked the UAE for its role in scripting a new chapter of human history. The temple, built on a 27-acre site near Al Rahba, cost approximately ₹700 crore. Ahead of the inauguration, PM Modi offered virtual prayers at the temple and highlighted India’s ‘Amrit Kaal’ of faith and culture, emphasizing diversity as a strength. The event witnessed the presence of Indian government officials, Bollywood stars, the Ambani family, and senior Abu Dhabi officials. Former Indian Ambassador to the UAE, Navdeep Suri, stressed the significance of the day for the Indian community, while singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan expressed happiness over the opening of the temple.
