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Over 30 Ambassadors Celebrate

the Spiritual Oasis of Harmony Taking Form

at BAPS Hindu Mandir in UAE

OUR BUREAU

Abu Dhabi, UAE
n a remarkable display of unity
and mutual respect, ambassa-
Idors representing more than 30
nations gathered at the sprawling 27-
acre construction site of the BAPS
Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
This momentous visit aimed to pro-
mote intercultural understanding and
provided esteemed guests with an
opportunity to witness the progress
of the region’s first traditional Hindu
mandir, a symbol of universal values
such as tolerance and harmony.
The dedicated directors and
volunteers overseeing the mandir’s
construction warmly welcomed more
than 85 esteemed guests. The digni-
taries were adorned with garlands
and were welcomed with a traditional
tying of a sacred thread. The ambas-
sadors were provided with a com-
prehensive overview of the mandir’s
historical significance, construction
process, and expected impact through
captivating video presentations and
personal narratives.
announcement and now seeing the
His Excellency Sunjay Sudhir, BAPS Hindu Mandir coming up. He
added, “Real change is when differ-
Indian ambassador to the UAE, ent cultures connect with each other
highlighted the long-standing respectfully encompassing equality
and fairness”.
friendship between India and Pujya Brahmaviharidas Swami,

the UAE, rooted in history, cul- Head Swami of BAPS Hindu Mandir,
Abu Dhabi, warmly welcomed the
ture and trade. He praised the ambassadors and their families, “Cel-
tolerance and generosity of ebrating the past, addressing the
present and recalibrating the future,
the UAE leadership and added, BAPS Hindu Mandir amalgamates

“This mandir represents the ancient art and architecture, modern
science and technology, universal val-
collective aspirations of faith ues and spirituality. Your presence
of the broad Indian community here sends a hopeful message of har-
mony and is a testament to the belief
living in the UAE, especially the that dialogue, exchange, and engage-

saints and volunteers of BAPS ment can bring us all closer together
and make this world a happier place.”
who are serving tirelessly and He also thanked both the UAE
and Indian leaderships, “We are
selflessly to build this mandir his hopes for the significance of the UAE and the world as well as his deep equally grateful to HH Sheikh Mo-
of tolerance and harmony.” BAPS Hindu Mandir in the UAE respect for the vision and direction of hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and
and the world through a heartfelt the UAE leadership. He emphasized Hon. Shri Narendra Modi. They are
Dr. S. Jaishankar, the Minister of video message. He shared his hopes that one of the most touching and both visionary leaders who have en-
External Affairs of India, conveyed of what the mandir would mean for fulfilling moments of his life was the Continued on next page... >>

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