Prime Minister Modi inaugurates BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi
Prime Minister Modi also appreciated the efforts of key individuals, volunteers and supporters involved in the BAPS Hindu Mandir project in Abu Dhabi.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi on February 14 next year. In an official statement, BAPS said Modi has accepted the invitation of the board of directors, along with BAPS Swami Ishwarcharandas and Swami Brahmaviharidas.
Swami Ishwarcharandas met Modi at his residential office on Wednesday and extended the invitation to the Prime Minister, which he graciously accepted. Prime Minister Modi also expressed his “enthusiastic support for the historic and iconic temple”.
“Swami Ishwarcharandas honored the Prime Minister by adorning him with a garland and draping a saffron shawl over his shoulders, recognizing his important contributions to our nation and the world. The Prime Minister was specially commended for the remarkable renovation and development of pilgrimage sites across India, an achievement unparalleled in the past centuries,” the statement said.
“During the meeting, discussions revolved around the significance of the Abu Dhabi temple for global harmony and Modi’s vision of India’s spiritual leadership on the world stage.”
“The BAPS delegation prayed for the Prime Minister’s health and recognized his exceptional global achievements, especially strengthening relations with the UAE and other Middle Eastern countries. They also discussed the pride and inspiration that Modi’s leadership has brought to Indians around the world,” the report said.
Recalling his personal and immortal memories of Pramukh Swami Maharaj and his glorious centenary celebrations, the Prime Minister extended his prayers for the health of Mahant Swami Maharaj.
Prime Minister Modi also appreciated the efforts of key individuals, volunteers and supporters involved in the BAPS Hindu Mandir project in Abu Dhabi, including those who were present before him such as Chairman Ashok Kotecha, Vice Chairman Yogesh Mehta and Director Chirag Patel, and recognized their contributions as important. source of pride for India.
In a lighthearted conversation, the Prime Minister asked Chirag Patel about his love for tennis and his father Rohitbhai Patel and grandfather PD Patel; and also encouraged his children to continue working hard and achieving success in sports.
According to the press statement, Swami Brahmaviharidas presented the latest update of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, highlighting its intricate carvings and all-encompassing grandeur, and said that “the inauguration ceremony will be a great event, a millennial moment of celebration ahead of time. “
To which Prime Minister Modi added, “It will reflect the ideal of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – an ideal spiritual space, not just rooted in beliefs and traditions, but a confluence of diverse cultures and civilizations. The essence of spiritual harmony, symbolizing the path forward.”
(With input from agencies)