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couraged pluralism and harmony. It
is our hope that through this mandir,
we will be able to serve the UAE and
the world for millennia to come as a
spiritual oasis for global harmony.”
Following the informative
briefing, the distinguished guests
embarked on a guided tour of the
construction site, participating in a
symbolic act of sprinkling flowers on
the bricks that will form the mandir.
The ambassadors were captivated by
the mesmerizing intricate carvings
and delicate designs, which beauti-
fully embodied the timeless values of
India and ancient civilizations. They
were astonished to discover that the
mandir’s façade immortalized cul-
tural tales from Arabian, Mayan,
Greek, and other civilizations, pro-
moting peace, tolerance, and harmo-
ny. The artisans, without using any
steel reinforcements, meticulously
pieced together these artworks like
a magnificent stone jigsaw, ensuring
the mandir’s endurance for centuries
to come.
Ambassador H.E. Dr. Rich-
ard Kay of New Zealand expressed moved by the designs, stating, “The most striking carvings
his profound delight, stating, “The represent the flora and fauna of India and the UAE.”
mandir is a cultural asset that will be The Ambassador of Israel, H.E. Amir Hayek, said,
a fantastic addition to the skyline of “This monument is being constructed in a country built on
the UAE.” tolerance and will most certainly contribute to harmony in
Similarly, the Ambassador of the region and the world.” He also tweeted immediately
Japan, H.E. Akio Isomata was im- after his visit, “I have no doubt that the mandir will be a
mensely moved, stating, “I am over- source of attraction for visitors from all over the world”.
whelmed with the Indian craftman- To commemorate their visit, the ambassadors were pre-
ship. I see a philosophy of tolerance sented a beautifully crafted miniature model of the mandir.
in the carvings.” The ambassadors’ visit was a significant step in promoting
H.E. Aminath Shabeena, Am- peace, fostering cultural interaction, and strengthening
bassador of the Maldives, said, “One diplomatic ties between the participating countries and the
must truly visit and witness the de- United Arab Emirates. The BAPS Hindu Mandir stands as
tailed carvings and heartfelt emo- an embodiment of unity, diversity, and the shared values of
tions of the volunteers.” She was tolerance and harmony embraced by the global community.

WVV hosts workshop by Reiki gurus

orld Vegan Vision & Iselin Adult
Day Care center organized an
WEmpowering & Enlightening
workshop of world-renowned Reiki Gurus
Dr. N.K Sharma and Dr. Savita Sharma
on May 25 at Iselin Adult Daycare Wood-
bridge in New Jersey.

(Left to right) KINJAL PATEL (WVV), ANIL NARANG
(VEGAN Ambassador), SAMIR SHAH, WVV PUB-
LIC RELATION DIRECTOR NITIN VYAS, DR, SAVITA
SHARMA, MUKUND THAKAR (ARISTA CARE), Dr.
N.K SHARMA, ISELIN DAY CARE CENTER OWENER
NIMESH PATEL & AMIT VEDHAWALA >>

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