What is BAPSOn Wednesday at 6:00 PM in the evening, PM Modi inaugurated the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha ( BAPS ) temple, which is famous as the first Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).Here we are going to mentioned few interesting facts about this first ever Hindu Temple situated in UAE so let's get ready to know more about the temple :-1.The temple is located in Abu Mureikhah, near Al Rahba off the Dubai- Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Highway.2. The architectural marvel of this temple shows the harmony between the two different traditions, beliefs and countries.3. The intricate carvings, symbolic domes, seven emirates, and spires that explains the tales from Hindu Scriptures shows makes it unique and different.6. The constructions of the BAPS temple was started in the year 2019.The Hindu socio-spiritual faith known as BAPS, or Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, has its roots in the Vedas. BAPS was formally founded in 1907 by Shastriji Maharaj, however it was founded by Bhagwan Swaminarayan in the late 18th century.

Source: The Hindu February 15, 2024 09:40 UTC