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PM Modi Inaugurates BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi.

National | Dated: 14 Feb 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir in Abu Dhabi, the first traditional Hindu stone temple in the Middle East. Built on 27 acres of land gifted by the UAE leadership, the temple symbolizes the shared values of tolerance and harmony.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The temple is constructed using pink sandstone from Rajasthan.
  • It features seven spires representing the seven emirates of the UAE.
  • It was built at a cost of approximately Rs 700 crore.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Temple: BAPS Mandir.
  • Location: Abu Dhabi.
  • Material: Pink Sandstone.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

PM Modi recently inaugurated the first traditional Hindu stone temple in the Middle East in which city?

Correct Answer: Abu Dhabi

🚀 Quick Recap:

About BAPS

  • Leader – Mahant Swami Maharaj
  • Founded – 1907