Baps Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi
Detener: 20 minutes
The BAPS Hindu Mandir is the first traditional Hindu stone temple in the Middle East. It was inaugurated on 14 February 2024 by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and opened to the public shortly after
Highlights & Significance
Architectural Marvel: Built over 27 acres, the temple stands 108 feet tall, spanning 262 ft in length and 180 ft in width. Constructed using pink sandstone from Rajasthan and Italian marble, it follows ancient Nagara-style temple architecture with 7 spires (shikars) representing the seven emirates of the UAE
Craftsmanship: Over 2,000 skilled artisans carved and assembled more than 25,000 stone pieces, creating 402 elaborately detailed pillars, each narrating scenes from Hindu scriptures, Emirati culture, and other civilizations such as Egyptian and Mesopotamian .