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<\/div>\nThe temple has been made in the Nagara style of architecture, using sandstone and marble.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The BAPS Hindu temple, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Abu Dhabi last month, opened for the public today. The temple website<\/a> also issued a series of guidelines for visitors, including what type of clothing is preferred and what is banned and rules for photography etc.<\/p>\n “Cover the area of the body between the neck, the elbow, and the ankles. Caps, t-shirts, and other clothing articles with offensive designs are not allowed. Do not wear translucent or tight-fitting clothing. Avoid clothing articles and accessories that make distracting noises or reflections,” the guidelines said.<\/p>\n Pets are also not allowed inside the temple structure. Outside food and drinks are not permitted within the temple premises. Also, drones are strictly prohibited within the temple premises.<\/p>\n These guidelines are necessary to be followed “to preserve the tranquil ambience and ensure the orderly management of our premises,” the temple authorities said.<\/p>\n The iconic structure – the first Hindu Temple In Abu Dhabi – was built by the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) on a 27-acre site in Abu Mureikhah, near Al Rahba off the Dubai-Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Highway at a cost of around Rs 700 crore.<\/p>\n On February 14, PM Modi inaugurated the architectural marvel in a grand ceremony attended by almost 5,000 people.<\/p>\n “The wait is over! #AbuDhabiMandir is now open for all visitors and worshipers,” a post on X handle by the BAPS Hindu Mandir handle (@AbuDhabiMandir) said along with a video of the temple.<\/p>\n The wait is over!#AbuDhabiMandir<\/a> is now open for all visitors and worshipers.<\/p>\n Opening hours: \u2014 BAPS Hindu Mandir (@AbuDhabiMandir) March 1, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n The temple has been made in the Nagara style of architecture, using sandstone and marble.<\/p>\n The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi is the largest in the Gulf region. The UAE – which has at least 3.5 million Indians who are part of the Indian workforce in the Gulf – has three other Hindu temples in Dubai.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
Tuesday to Sunday: 9am-8pm
Every Monday: Closed for visitors pic.twitter.com\/JnYvZoVSPk<\/a><\/p>\n