The inaugural opening of the Middle East’s inaugural traditional Hindu stone temple is scheduled for February 2023. Key members of the BAPS Hindu Mandir revealed that the accompanying festivities are anticipated to be the grandest “festival of harmony.”

“The BAPS Hindu Mandir is poised to become a sanctuary of spirituality and global unity. This celebration aims to showcase India’s culture, values, and art to the UAE.”

Rising across an expansive 27-acre expanse in Abu Mureikhah, the majestic temple is set to be unveiled on 14 February 2024. The inauguration will be marked by a Vedic ceremony guided by His Holiness Pujya Mahant Swami Maharaj. This profound celebration of spirituality and devotion is exclusively for invited guests, as stated by the temple.

On February 15, Indian community members in the country will be able to join the celebrations through a public dedication assembly in the presence of Swami Maharaj. Participation for this ceremony requires prior registration.

BAPS Hindu Mandir, which is getting built under the supervision of temple head Brahmaviharidas Swami, will be made open to the general public on February 18, 2024. “Events and religious ceremonies before this day will be reserved for the registered and invited only,” the temple reiterated in a statement.

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

The pink sandstone structure is expected to last more than 1,000 years.

FAQ;

What is the status of Abu Dhabi Hindu temple?

On 14 February 2024, the historic BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi will be inaugurated, marking the culmination of years of prayers and selfless volunteerism. On 2 August. 2023, His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj spontaneously spoke about this mandir as part of his morning discourse.

Are there Hindus in Abu Dhabi?

Hinduism is followed mainly by the significant Nepali and Indian population in the United Arab Emirates. Priests of BAPS Abu Dhabi temple showing the Temple Literature to Abu Dhabi Crown Prince of Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

What is the name of the Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi?

The Baps Hindu Mandir

The Baps Hindu Mandir, which will open in less than a year, will add a new landmark to Abu Dhabi’s collection of culture, art and values, which includes the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre and Abrahamic Family House.

How much did the Hindu temple in UAE cost?

The temple was built at a cost of about 60 million Dirhams ($16 million) and can accommodate a thousand people at a time.