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India’s Prime Minister inaugurates historic Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi New Delhi, February 14 (Australia India News Newsdesk) India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi on February 14, concluding his two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates, said media reports. The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu Mandir, a grand symbol of harmony and tolerance, was officially opened by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The temple stands as a testament to the enduring values shared by India and the UAE, media reports said. Before the inauguration, Prime
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live in Europe. It is able to give houses to people larger than the population of Japan. Which is able to free women from firewood in their kitchens and give them gas cylinders which is more than the population of Germany. It gives loans to people, small people who would normally never get those loans from banks, to allow them to stand on their own feet. And this would be larger than the population of South Africa. I think you people would not have believed me. That is exactly what has happened in the last 10 years. “ In these 10 years, we have built 8 new airports every year. So, people start thinking. We have,
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Minister Modi participated in a symbolic ritual, offering water in the virtual Ganga and Yamuna rivers within the temple premises. He then proceeded to offer prayers inside the magnificent structure, said media reports.
stands as one of the largest in the Middle East. Despite Islam being the official religion of the UAE, the country is home to approximately 3.6 million Indian workers, making the inauguration of the temple a significant milestone.
"This temple will stand as an enduring tribute to the values of harmony, peace, and tolerance, which both India and the UAE cherish," Prime Minister Modi expressed in a statement prior to his visit, said media reports.
The inauguration ceremony witnessed the presence of Indian government officials, Bollywood celebrities, members of the Ambani family, and senior Abu Dhabi officials. Former Indian Ambassador to the UAE, Navdeep Suri, emphasized the symbolic significance of the day for the Indian community, underscoring the spiritual and religious importance attached to the
According to media reports from Abu Dhabi, situated on a sprawling 27-acre plot in Abu Dhabi, the pink sandstone temple
every 2 years, 3 cities that have got metros. Every day, 30 kilometers of national highways are being built, “he said. “And for the last 10 years, every day, I repeat, every day, two new colleges are being opened. So, when we first informed, and then I told them what I told you before, that a country which is today in a position to provide nutrition to two-thirds of its population, provides health care, because these are problems everybody in the world has,” he said. Talking about the new India of today, Dr Jaishankar said, And I am sure many, some of you at least at some point, would have experienced it. You will lose your passport. 10 years ago, 20 years
ago, it would have taken two weeks in a good case for you to get some kind of replacement document. Today, because we are digital, there is a database. I mean, you will probably get it the same day or the next day.” Talking about the importance of leadership and how it has helped, Dr Jaishankar said, ” But you needed a leader who said, yes, I will do it. So, it could be China, it could be 370, it could be COVID. And sometimes, you know, this is a tough world. I know, it looks sometimes like a program, but it's very complicated. And the example I will give you, because that has really kept me occupied over the last year, was how we conducted the G-30. But when we
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temple's establishment, media reports said. Renowned singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan, echoing the sentiments of many, expressed jubilation over the historic event, praising Prime Minister Modi for his vision and execution, said media reports. This milestone marks the second major religious inauguration by Prime Minister Modi in recent weeks, following the consecration ceremony of the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya last January. According to media reports, the temple, built by the BAPS society, occupies a prime spot in Abu Dhabi, showcasing a unique blend
took over the G-30, the countries of the West had problems with Russia. So we actually had to take charge of the most important grouping of the world. At a time when actually it was very divided. And frankly, very few people expected us to put everything together and find a common ground. So it is this India today, an India which can carry other countries, which in the eyes of the world, if people look at us today, they look at the achievements, the digital achievements of India, the health achievements of India, the better governance practices, the infrastructure of India. “ In his concluding remarks, Dr Jaishankar said, “But I want to say two things to conclude my
of Indian culture and the UAE's identity. Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude towards UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed for facilitating the realization of the temple, emphasizing its significance for millions of Indians. Featuring intricate marble carvings and a blend of traditional and contemporary architecture, the BAPS Mandir promises to be a spiritual haven for devotees from around the world. With its eco-friendly construction and innovative design, the temple has already earned recognition and accolades for its excellence in engineering and architecture, said media reports.
talk. One, that there's just been a fall, a foreign policy fall, done in India. And Australia ranks among the three most trusted partners in India. So, I think the Australian Indian community should appreciate it. And my last point is, I have travelled maybe to more than a hundred countries in the world. I have never seen a community center like this. So, I compliment all of you. Even as I came in, I asked the High Commissioner, I said, look, what is his thinking? How did it come about? So, I think it's a tremendous achievement for the community. I hope you serve as an example to many others, both in Australia and outside. So, once again, really, thank you. It's a pleasure to be with you.
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