PM Modi to inaugurate BAPS Hindu Mandir in UAE's Abu Dhabi on 14th February

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday accepted an invitation to inaugurate the BAPS Hindu Mandir in UAE’s Abu Dhabi. A statement issued by the temple said, “On behalf of BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, Pujya Swami Ishwarcharandas and Swami Brahmaviharidas, along with the board of directors, extended a heartfelt invitation to the Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for the inauguration ceremony scheduled for 14 February 2024.” Informing that the PM has accepted the invitation, the statement added, “Delighted by this gesture, Prime Minister Modi graciously accepted the invitation, expressing his enthusiastic support for the historic and iconic temple.” PM Modi accepts invitation to inaugurate the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, Delhi, India https://t.co/4OjdYUOm4u pic.twitter.com/ZluAL4xWDK — BAPS December 28, 2023 They further said that Swami Ishwarcharandas traditionally honored the Prime Minister by adorning him with a garland and draping a saffron shawl over his shoulders, acknowledging his significant contributions to our nation and the world. He also appreciated the efforts of key individuals, volunteers and supporters, involved in the BAPS Hindu Mandir project in Abu Dhabi, including those present before him such as Chairman Ashok Kotecha, Vice Chairman Yogesh Mehta and Director Chirag Patel, recognizing their contributions as significant sources of pride for India.” As per the press statement, Swami Brahmaviharidas showcased the latest update of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, emphasizing its intricate carvings and all-inclusive grandeur, saying that “the inauguration ceremony will be a great event, a millennial moment of celebration for time to come.” To which PM Modi added, “It will reflect the ideal of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – an ideal spiritual space, not merely rooted in beliefs and traditions, but a confluence of diverse cultures and civilizations. The essence of spiritual harmony, symbolizing the path forward.” The BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi in UAE has been built by the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.