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Batu Caves in Malaysia are home to numerous Hindu temples, including the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple. Reuters
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The Baps Hindu Mandir is the first of its kind in Abu Dhabi. EPA
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Conch shells being blown during the inauguration of the Baps Hindu Mandir in February 2023. Natalie Naccache / Bloomberg
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The Hindu Temple in Jebel Ali, Dubai. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The main prayer hall of the Dubai temple houses 16 deities. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Spread across 74 hectares, the Baps Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple is the largest Hindu temple in the US. Photo: Baps
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Artists perform the Sidakarya mask dance at Besakih temple in Bali, Indonesia. Reuters
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Nepalese devotees light oil lamps at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu. AFP
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Batu Caves in Malaysia are home to numerous Hindu temples, including the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple. Reuters
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The Baps Hindu Mandir is the first of its kind in Abu Dhabi. EPA
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Conch shells being blown during the inauguration of the Baps Hindu Mandir in February 2023. Natalie Naccache / Bloomberg
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The Hindu Temple in Jebel Ali, Dubai. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The main prayer hall of the Dubai temple houses 16 deities. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Spread across 74 hectares, the Baps Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple is the largest Hindu temple in the US. Photo: Baps
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Artists perform the Sidakarya mask dance at Besakih temple in Bali, Indonesia. Reuters
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Nepalese devotees light oil lamps at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu. AFP
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Batu Caves in Malaysia are home to numerous Hindu temples, including the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple. Reuters
Baps Hindu Mandir and other striking temples around the world
New landmark in the UAE will welcome its first group of worshippers this week
David Tusing
15 February, 2024
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