PM Modi inaugurated first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated Abu Dhabi's first Hindu stone temple amid devotional chants and in the presence of spiritual leaders of the Swaminarayan sect. (PTI photo)
PM Modi joined 1,200 Swaminarayan temples for Global Aarti
The Prime Minister joined the "Global Aarti," a synchronized ritual held at more than 1,200 temples across the globe belonging to the Swaminarayan sect, constructed by the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS). (Reuters photo)
Prime Minister met contributors from various faiths for Hindu temple
Before this, Modi engaged with individuals representing various faiths who made contributions to the construction of the first Hindu stone temple in Abu Dhabi. (PTI photo)
PM Modi offered water to virtual Ganga and Yamuna
Prime Minister Narendra Modi symbolically poured water into the virtual Ganga and Yamuna rivers at the temple before inaugurating it on a 27-acre site in Abu Mreikhah, near Al Rahba, along the Dubai-Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Highway, at a cost of around Rs 700 crore. (Reuters photo)
No use of metal in Temple's construction
The temple has been constructed without the use of any metal, and fly ash has been employed to fill the foundation, substituting 55% of cement in the concrete mixture. This has resulted in a reduction of the temple's carbon footprint. (Reuters photo)
'Symbol of unity and harmony'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the BAPS temple in Abu Dhabi as a significant symbol of unity and harmony. (Agencies photo)
PM expressed gratitude to UAE's president
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his thanks to President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the UAE for his support in the construction of the BAPS temple in Abu Dhabi. (Agencies photo)
'UAE has written a golden chapter'
The UAE has written a golden chapter, intertwining years of labor and the aspirations of many with the inauguration of the temple. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also highlighted the connection with the blessings of Swaminarayan. (Reuters photo)
PM offered flower petals at Lord Swaminarayan's feet in reverence
Prime Minister Modi sought blessings on Wednesday by offering flower petals at the feet of Lord Swaminarayan within the sacred premises of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi. (Agencies photo)
The largest pink sandstone temple in Middle-East
Spanning a 27-acre plot in Abu Dhabi, the pink sandstone temple stands as one of the largest in the Middle East. Despite Islam being the official religion of the UAE, the country accommodates around 3.6 million Indian workers. (Agencies photo)
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