Photos: Inside the all-new BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi

Photos

Login / Sign Up

Sunday, November 10, 2024

Gold / Forex

Photos News

Photos: Inside the all-new BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi

Indian PM Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the temple on February 14

Published: January 31, 2024 18:43 Photos by Virendra Saklani and Compiled by Devadasan K P, Chief Visual Editor

1 of 14

AD TEMPLE 1-1706711746645 — The grandeur of the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi during a media tour showcasing a captivating blend of traditional Indian architecture and a celebration of global cultures and values of tolerance and harmony upheld by the UAE. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

2 of 14

AD TEMPLE 2-1706711735641 — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the temple on February 14. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

3 of 14

AD TEMPLE3-1706711741408 — The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the temple model in February 2018, marking the project's launch after the UAE government allotted the land for it during his previous visit in August 2015. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

4 of 14

AD TEMPLE 4-1706711699592 — The 55,000 sqm temple features intricate architecture and delicate carvings. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

5 of 14

AD TEMPLE 5-1706711718292 — Artisans carved the columns and pillars in stones in Rajasthan and Gujarat in India. The pink rocks are from Rajasthan, and the marble is from Macedonia in Italy. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

6 of 14

Temple 11 — On 29 January 2024, representatives from 42 nations convened at the expansive 27-acre construction site of the BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi at the invitation of the Indian Embassy in the UAE. Ambassadors and senior diplomats from Argentina, Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Chad, Chile, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, the European Union, Fiji, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Moldova, Montenegro, Nepal, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Nigeria, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Syria, Thailand, the UAE, the UK, the US, Zimbabwe and Zambia were among those who visited the temple site. Image Credit: X@AbuDhabiMandir

7 of 14

AD TEMPLE 7-1706711723240 — More than 20,000 tonnes of stone and marble were shipped to Abu Dhabi in more than 700 containers over the past three years. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

8 of 14

AD TEMPLE 6-1706711704844 — Scenes from Hindu epics, scriptures, ancient stories from India, and motifs popular in the Gulf countries adorn the majestic stone facade of the seven spires representing the seven emirates. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

9 of 14

AD TEMPLE 8-1706711728967 — Workers giving finishing touches at BAPS Hindu Mandir. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

10 of 14

AD TEMPLE 9-1706711677388 — Three symbolic rivers, Ganga, Yamuna and Sarasvati, are being readied at BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

11 of 14

AD TEMPLE 10-1706711671008 — Visitors can ring a series of small copper and brass bells before they enter the temple. Image Credit:

12 of 14

AD TEMPLE 11-1706711694523 — Workers giving finishing touches at BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

13 of 14

AD TEMPLE 13-1706711688551 — As announced earlier, the public opening date is February 18, four days after the consecration ceremony. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

14 of 14

AD TEMPLE 14-1706711683406 — However, UAE residents have been urged to visit the temple from March 1 with pre-registration on a dedicated website and app. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

Latest In

Cyclists take over Sheikh Zayed Road for Dubai Ride

3 minutes ago
Book Review: End of Oz a dark legacy in familiar land

7 minutes ago
Premier League: Man City beaten again at Brighton

12 minutes ago
Liverpool open five-point Premier League lead with win

41 minutes ago
Man City can't compete for 90 minutes admits Guardiola

42 minutes ago

This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to improve your experience and provide more personalized service to you. Both on your website and other media. To find out more about the cookies and data we use, please check out our Privacy Policy .