Glimpses of PM Modi's visit to BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi
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- PM Modi was welcomed by BAPS' Ishwarcharandas Swami upon his arrival at the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir on Wednesday.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir on Wednesday, the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (PTI)
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In a post on X, PM Modi stated, "@BAPS Hindu Temple, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates opens its doors to devotees! I feel blessed to be part of this very sacred moment. Here are some glimpses." (ANI)
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PM Modi offered prayers and performed aarti at the temple, which was inaugurated on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchmi. (PTI)
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PM Modi met with volunteers and key contributors who were involved in the creation of the temple, from its inception to its completion. (ANI)
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PM Modi performs aarti during the inauguration of the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Temple in Abu Dhabi.(ANI)
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During the inauguration ceremony, PM Modi expressed his heartfelt commitment to the service of the motherland, stating, "I worship Maa Bharti. Every moment that the Supreme Being has given me is dedicated to Maa Bharti..." (ANI)
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PM Modi also emphasized the deep spiritual connection he holds with India, where he sees each moment as an opportunity to contribute to the nation's progress." (ANI)
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"The UAE, known for landmarks like the Burj Khalifa, Future Museum, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, and other hi-tech buildings, has now added another cultural chapter to its identity. I am confident that a large number of devotees will visit here in the coming times," PM Modi said. (PTI)
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"This will also increase the number of people coming to the UAE, and people-to-people connections will also increase. On behalf of the entire India and millions of Indians living around the world, I express my heartfelt gratitude to President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the UAE Government," PM Modi added. (PTI)
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PM Modi further emphasized the cultural and diplomatic significance of the BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi. "This temple will be a symbol of unity and harmony... The role of the UAE government in the construction of the temple is commendable," he added. (ANI)
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PM Modi earlier addressed the Indian diaspora in the 'Ahlan Modi' event at Zayed Sports Stadium in Abu Dhabi.(AFP)
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In a press release, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "India and UAE enjoy warm, close and multi-faceted relations underpinned by strong political, cultural and economic linkages." (PTI)
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The stadium, packed with thousands of Indian diaspora members, reverberated with the chants of "Modi-Modi" upon the arrival of PM Modi.(PTI)
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