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PremiumPM Modi Hindu Mandir (BAPS) Inauguration in UAE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived at the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir for its inauguration in Abu Dhabi. BAPS represents a socio-spiritual Hindu faith rooted in the Vedas, pioneered by Bhagwan Swaminarayan in the late 18th century and formally established in 1907 by Shastriji Maharaj.
The proposal of the Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi came during the first visit of PM Modi to the UAE in 2015 after which the government allocated land for the BAPS temple. PM Modi called this a “landmark" move and thanked the leadership of UAE on behalf of 130 crore Indians.
Ahead of the opening ceremony of the temple, Sadhu Brahmaviharidas recognized the significant contribution made by the benevolence and camaraderie of leaders from the UAE. He also conveyed deep gratitude towards the rulers and officials of the UAE, emphasizing the robust bond between India's Prime Minister and the leadership of the UAE.
"The Vice-president of UAE has announced to give land in Dubai for the construction of a hospital for Indian workers," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said
"...I worship Maa Bharti. 'parmatma ne mujhe jitna samay dia hai uska har pal Maa Bharti kay liye hai'...," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said
"The Government of UAE President has fulfilled a bis wish of crores of India with a large heart. Not just here, they have won the hearts of 140 crore Indians," says PM Modi while addressing the inaugural event of BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi.
"This temple will become a symbol of communal harmony and global unity for the entire world. UAE's Minister of Tolerance Sheikh Nahyan Al Mubarak is present here, and the views he expressed were actually words describing the strengthening of our dreams," PM Modi said
"...UAE, which till now was known for Burj Khalifa, Future Museum, Sheikh Zayed Mosque and other hi-tech buildings, has now added another cultural chapter to its identity. I am confident that a large number of devotees will come here in the coming times. This will also increase the number of people coming to UAE and people-to-people connections will also increase. On behalf of the entire India and millions of Indians living around the world, I express my heartfelt gratitude to President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the UAE Government," PM Modi said
"Today is the holy festival of Basant Panchami. This is the festival of Maa Saraswati, which means goddess of wisdom, prudence and consciousness. I hope that this temple will welcome Basant for humanity and better future," says PM Modi, while addressing the inaugural event of BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi requests everyone to give a standing ovation to the President of UAE Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
“This temple will be a symbol of unity & harmony...The role of the UAE government in the construction of the temple is commendable...", Prime Minister Modi said
‘Today, the United Arab Emirates has written a golden chapter in human history. A beautiful and divine temple is being inaugurated here. Many years of hard work has been involved behind this moment. The blessings of Lord Swaminarayan are attached (to this occasion)’, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Abu Dhabi temple inauguration
"UAE has written a golden chapter. The inauguration of the temple has years of hard work and dreams of many are connected with the temple. Swaminarayan's blessings are also connected..., Prime Minister Modi said
UAE's tolerance and coexistence minister is addressing the 'Dedication Ceremony' of BAPS Hindu Mandir. He welcomed PM Modi and thanked him for strengthening ties between India and UAE.
Temple priest thanked PM Modi for help in construction of BAPS Hindu Mandir. He said, "PM Modi is not just leader of the macro world but also leader of the micro world."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE Tolerance Minister Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan felicitated at the inaugural event of BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets volunteers & key contributors, involved in creation of the temple- from its inception to its completion, in Abu Dhabi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with members of the Indian diaspora in the premises of BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inscribes the message of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' on a stone, at BAPS Hindu temple, in Abu Dhabi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets artisans of the BAPS Hindu temple, in Abu Dhabi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi engages with children at BAPS Hindu temple, who crafted miniature art pieces.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs other rituals at BAPS Mandir after inaugurating the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi. He offers water on the idol of Maharaj Swami Narayan at the Mandir
Mahant Swami Maharaj garlands Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he inaugurates the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir in Abu Dhabi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs Aarti at the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir, the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Hindu stone temple in Abu Dhabi. Visuals from the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir, the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs rituals as part of the inauguration of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits a replica of the BAPS Hindu Mandir installed in the temple premises in Abu Dhabi
Prime Minister Modi offers flower petals at the feet of Lord Swaminarayan in the premises of BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed by BAPS' Ishwarcharandas Swami at BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the complex of BAPS Mandir. He will inaugurate the temple shortly
PM Modi Hindu Mandir (BAPS) Inauguration LIVE: PM Modi arrived at BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Abu Dhabi for its inauguration on Wednesday.
PM Modi Hindu Mandir (BAPS) Inauguration LIVE: PM Modi is set to arrive anytime at the BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi now.
PM Modi Hindu Mandir (BAPS) Inauguration LIVE: Ahead of the inauguration of BAPS temple, devotees continued to arrive in large numbers at Abu Dhabi's BAPS Hindu Temple ahead of its inauguration by PM Modi.
PM Modi Hindu Mandir (BAPS) Inauguration LIVE: The first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi is not just a religious place, but the 300 sensors located at the temple premises has made it a scientific marvel as well.
The construction of this divine sanctuary involved the meticulous placement of 1,800,000 bricks, a staggering 6,89,512 man-hours, and the grandeur of 40,000 cubic feet of marble and 1,80,000 cubic feet of sandstone.
PM Modi Hindu Mandir (BAPS) Inauguration LIVE: Ahead of the inauguration of the BAPS temple in Abu Dhabi, BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir saint Swami Brahmaviharidas called the ceremony a moment of celebration. He extended his gratitude towards the Ruler of Abu Dhabi and PM Modi. "It is a moment of celebration and a day of gratitude for everyone," he said.
PM Modi Hindu Mandir (BAPS) Inauguration LIVE: Ahead of the inauguration of the BAPS Hindu Temple by PM Modi, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar arrived at the temple in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.
PM Modi Hindu Mandir (BAPS) Inauguration LIVE: The first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi has been constructed with significant elements of UAE like seven spires representing seven emirates of the UAE, carvings of camels, and national bird falcon.
The grand temple has been built by the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha at a cost of around ₹700 crore. The temple has been built at a 27-acre site in Abu Mreikhah, near Al Rahba off the Dubai-Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Highway and is set to be inaugurated later today by PM Modi.
PM Modi Hindu Mandir (BAPS) Inauguration LIVE: Ahead of the inauguration of BAPS temple in Abu Dhabi, there have been visuals from the temple and places associated to it. The souvenir shop at BAPS includes handcrafted items to ecofriendly bags for the visitors.
"The Smruti shop represents all the souvenirs of the temple...Smruti means memory & one should take good memories from here because this temple has been built after a lot of hard work," says Amit Sejpal, a volunteer from Belgium at Smruti shop.
PM Modi Hindu Mandir (BAPS) Inauguration LIVE: After PM Modi's address at the World Governments Summit, people have begin to arrive in large numbers amid Modi-Modi chants in Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the temple on Wednesday.
PM Modi Hindu Mandir (BAPS) Inauguration LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the President of Madagascar Antry Rajoelina on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit in Dubai.
The two leaders discussed ways to advance bilateral ties and appreciated the close cooperation between the two countries in various multilateral fora, including the UN. During the meeting PM Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to further strengthen India-Madagascar partnership and to Vision SAGAR-Security and Growth for All in the Region.
PM Modi Hindu Mandir (BAPS) Inauguration LIVE: Calling for reform in the Global Governance Institutions, PM Modi stressed on the concerns of developing world and the participation of the Global South in decision making.
"We have to listen to the voice of the Global South, we have to bring forward their priorities, we have to help the needy countries...We will have to create global prototypes for emerging challenges like AI, Artificial Intelligence and cryptocurrency, and cybercrime. We will have to give priority to our national sovereignty and also keep the dignity of international law," said PM Modi.
PM Modi Hindu Mandir (BAPS) Inauguration LIVE: Applauding his government, PM Modi said that people's trust in government has increased in last few years. “They have trust in intent, commitment of govt," said PM Modi
PM Modi Hindu Mandir (BAPS) Inauguration LIVE: Social and financial inclusion has been our government's priority, over 50 crore people were connected to banking system, said PM Modi.
PM Modi Hindu Mandir (BAPS) Inauguration LIVE: Talking about minimum governance and maximum governance, PM MOdi said, "I believe that it is the job of the government to ensure that government interference in people's lives is minimal. My biggest principle has been 'Minimum government, maximum governance'. I have always emphasised creating an environment in which sense of enterprise and energy in the citizens grows."
PM Modi Hindu Mandir (BAPS) Inauguration LIVE: Talking about the need of the hour from the governments in countries across the world, PM Modi said, “World today needs governments which are inclusive, take everyone along, are clean and free from corruption."
PM Modi Hindu Mandir (BAPS) Inauguration LIVE: Mentioning about climate related changes, PM Modi said, “Challenges related to climate are mounting; on one hand there are domestic concerns, on the other international system is in disarray."
PM Modi Hindu Mandir (BAPS) Inauguration LIVE: Talking about sustainability, PM Modi said that the time has come to move from carbon credit to green credit. He also said that terrorism in various forms is posing new challenges before humanity.
PM Modi Hindu Mandir (BAPS) Inauguration LIVE: Dubai is becoming epicentre of global economy, commerce and technology, said PM Modi at World Governments Summit.
PM Modi meets Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in Dubai.
In a bid to further strengthen their bilateral relationship, India and the UAE have inked 10 pacts for collaboration in key sectors like energy, infrastructure, investments, and management of archives, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said here on Wednesday.
The 10 memoranda of understanding and agreements were signed during the meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi had with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday.
An investment treaty was signed between India and UAE following a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan held on Tuesday.
India has signed both a Bilateral Investment Treaty and a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with UAE, which are going to be a key enabler for further promoting investments in both countries.
