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UAE: BAPS Hindu Mandir releases dress codes, pet rules and camera guidelines – Have a look

  The  BAPS Hindu Mandir  in Abu Dhabi, UAE, opened for public worship on March 1, following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inauguration. The temple is open to all religions from Tuesday to Sunday, 9 am to 8 pm. It will be closed every Monday. To maintain a tranquil atmosphere, visitors must register before their visit, and groups with more than 10 people must book a group package. The temple also requires visitors to follow dress codes to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and respectful visit. Dress codes include covering the body between the neck, elbow, and ankles, wearing offensive clothing, and avoiding translucent or light-fitting clothing. Non-compliance may result in entry. Staff conduct routine security checks upon arrival, so visitors are advised to allow extra time to pass through metal detector gates and luggage x-ray machines. Photography, filming, and recording are permitted for personal, non-commercial use only, with permission for commercial or journalistic...

UAE’s BAPS Hindu Mandir In The Limelight: Things You Must Know

  Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted an invitation to inaugurate the largest Hindu temple in the UAE, the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. The organization met with Modi in New Delhi and extended the invitation, expressing his enthusiastic support for the historic temple. The meeting focused on the significance of the temple for global harmony and unity.  The BAPS Hindu Mandir, designed to resemble a blossoming lotus flower, is an architectural marvel that transcends borders and celebrates unity, spirituality, and community in the heart of the Emirates. The temple, built just outside Abu Dhabi , is expected to attract millions of devotees.  The project represents global collaboration, with skilled artisans in India crafting carvings and statues. Over 50,000 individuals have laid bricks in the construction of the mandir, including Indian actors Akshay Kumar and Sanjay Dutt. The emirate allocated over 17 acres of land for the temple project during Modi's UAE trip in...