Abu Dhabi Hindu temple one year anniversary

  • The Baps Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi celebrated its first anniversary on February 2. All photos: Baps Hindu Mandir
    The Baps Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi celebrated its first anniversary on February 2. All photos: Baps Hindu Mandir
  • Anniversary celebrations drew more than 10,000 Hindu worshippers from across the country to celebrate a year since the Baps temple in Abu Dhabi was opened and added its distinctive presence to the UAE's many places of worship
    Anniversary celebrations drew more than 10,000 Hindu worshippers from across the country to celebrate a year since the Baps temple in Abu Dhabi was opened and added its distinctive presence to the UAE's many places of worship
  • Prayers, ceremonies and music and dance performances were held on Sunday to mark one year since the country’s first traditional hand carved stone and marble Hindu temple was inaugurated
    Prayers, ceremonies and music and dance performances were held on Sunday to mark one year since the country’s first traditional hand carved stone and marble Hindu temple was inaugurated
  • Families, devotees and volunteers gathered before dawn on February 2 to take part in a day-long celebration
    Families, devotees and volunteers gathered before dawn on February 2 to take part in a day-long celebration
  • Abu Dhabi’s Baps Hindu temple records say 2.2 million people visited in the inaugural year
    Abu Dhabi’s Baps Hindu temple records say 2.2 million people visited in the inaugural year
  • Temple authorities have praised the UAE’s leadership’s generosity in granting permission for the temple
    Temple authorities have praised the UAE’s leadership’s generosity in granting permission for the temple
  • The Baps Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi aims to be a cultural and spiritual hub that fosters greater understanding and harmony among nations, cultures and faiths
    The Baps Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi aims to be a cultural and spiritual hub that fosters greater understanding and harmony among nations, cultures and faiths
  • It is the first traditional hand carved stone and marble temple in the UAE
    It is the first traditional hand carved stone and marble temple in the UAE
  • Prayers were held at the temple throughout February 2 to mark the first anniversary
    Prayers were held at the temple throughout February 2 to mark the first anniversary
  • Cultural performances, music and dance celebrations from India's states marked the temple's first anniversary
    Cultural performances, music and dance celebrations from India's states marked the temple's first anniversary
  • Families make offerings at the temple
    Families make offerings at the temple
  • Anniversary celebrations drew more than 10,000 Hindu worshippers
    Anniversary celebrations drew more than 10,000 Hindu worshippers
  • Dance performances were held on February 2's anniversary event with the temple as a backdrop
    Dance performances were held on February 2's anniversary event with the temple as a backdrop
  • The Baps Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi marked its first anniversary on February 2
    The Baps Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi marked its first anniversary on February 2
  • Worshippers pray along with their families to mark the temple's first anniversary
    Worshippers pray along with their families to mark the temple's first anniversary
  • Indian festivals have been celebrated in the temple along with interfaith dialogues and events held on its grounds
    Indian festivals have been celebrated in the temple along with interfaith dialogues and events held on its grounds
  • Swami Brahmaviharidas says the temple has become a cultural and spiritual centre
    Swami Brahmaviharidas says the temple has become a cultural and spiritual centre
  • Prayers were chanted and hymns sung to mark the closing of the inaugural year and the beginning of a new one
    Prayers were chanted and hymns sung to mark the closing of the inaugural year and the beginning of a new one
  • The one-year milestone brought a sense of community
    The one-year milestone brought a sense of community
  • The Baps Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi welcomes people of all faith and culture
    The Baps Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi welcomes people of all faith and culture
  • Hymns were sung by worshippers and volunteers all through the day on February to mark the one-year anniversary
    Hymns were sung by worshippers and volunteers all through the day on February to mark the one-year anniversary
  • The Baps Hindu temple and its community aim to be an example of harmony and inclusion
    The Baps Hindu temple and its community aim to be an example of harmony and inclusion
  • In a remarkable feat of craftsmanship and dedication, more than 2,000 sculptors in Indian villages worked for more than five years to craft the temple
    In a remarkable feat of craftsmanship and dedication, more than 2,000 sculptors in Indian villages worked for more than five years to craft the temple