Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the temple on February 14, days after the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

New Delhi: Mahant Swami Maharaj, the religious guru of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, reached Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for the grand inauguration of the primary Hindu temple within the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The religious chief will preside over the historic inauguration of the primary Hindu temple within the Gulf nation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the temple on February 14, days after the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Mahant Swami Maharaj was acquired as a state visitor by UAE Minister of Tolerance, Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan.

Extending heat welcome to the religious guru, the minister stated, “Welcome to the UAE. Our nation is blessed along with your presence. We’re touched by your kindness and we really feel your prayers.”

Because the BAPS religious guru arrived in Abu Dhabi, numerous Swaminarayan Sanstha members and devotees additionally turned as much as greet him.

Prime Minister Modi is ready to inaugurate the temple on February 14 within the presence of saints, swamis and 1000’s of devotees. A wave of non secular fervour and festive ambiance has already set in, with 1000’s of devotees visiting the massive complicated.

Modi can be set to deal with the Indian diaspora on the grandiose Sheikh Zayed Sports activities Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The occasion titled ‘Ahlan Modi’ is more likely to see the presence of greater than 50,000 individuals.

‘Ahlan Modi’, which suggests ‘Hey Modi’, is being billed because the ‘largest group reception to Prime Minister’ on international soil.

Notably, the BAPS Mandir is the primary Hindu temple constructed within the Center East. Ever for the reason that building work started in 2019, it drew consideration and curiosity of the Hindu group from internationally.

Located within the Abu Mureikhah space, the majestic complicated will replicate the spirit of Indian tradition and also will be a testomony to the rising friendship between India and the UAE.

The inspiration stone for the temple was laid on April 20, 2019. Plenty of volunteers from the Hindu group participated within the building of the state-of-the artwork complicated, made utilizing white marble and limestone solely.

For the unversed, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, had donated 13.5 acres of land in 2015 for the development of the temple.