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Narendra Modi at the ceremony in Abu Dhabi
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India arrives with Sadhu Brahmaviharidas Swami for the inauguration of the Baps Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
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Narendra Modi at the temple opening in the UAE capital
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Narendra Modi is greeted by Mahant Swami Maharaj at the new temple
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Narendra Modi at the ceremony in Abu Dhabi
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India arrives with Sadhu Brahmaviharidas Swami for the inauguration of the Baps Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
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Narendra Modi at the temple opening in the UAE capital
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Narendra Modi is greeted by Mahant Swami Maharaj at the new temple
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Narendra Modi at the ceremony in Abu Dhabi
Hindu Mandir: Landmark Baps temple inaugurated by India PM Modi
Thousands of worshippers witnessed the inauguration in Abu Dhabi
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