According to a press release from BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accepted the invitation from Swami Ishwarcharandas and Swami Brahmavihaidas, as well as the board of directors, to attend the opening of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi on February 14 of next year. On Wednesday, PM Modi and the BAPS Swami Ishwarchrandas met at the PM’s residence. PM Modi accepted the invitation politely and expressed his unwavering support for the venerable and historic temple.
In recognition of the Prime Minister’s important achievement to our country and the world, Swami Ishwarcharandas honored him by putting a saffron shawl over his shoulders and decorating him with a garland. According to the press release, the Prime Minister received particular recognition for the amazing construction and refurbishment of pilgrimage sites around India-an accomplishment unmatched in previous decades. The Abu Dhabi temple’s importance for world peace and Modi’s vision for India’s spiritual leadership on the international scene were the main topics of discussion at the meeting.
According to the press release, the BAPS delegation expressed their well-wishes for the Prime Minister’s health and recognized his remarkable worldwide accomplishments, which include fortifying ties with the United Arab Emirates and other Middle Eastern nations. They also talked about the motivation and sense of pride that Modi’s leadership has given Indians everywhere. The Prime Minister sent prayers for Mahant Swami Maharaj’s well-being, recalling his cherished and indelible memories of Pramukh Swami Maharaj and his magnificent centennial celebrations.
As important sources of pride for India, the PM also acknowledges the work of important volunteers and supporters of the BAPS Hindu Mandir project in Abu Dhabi, including those in attendance like Director Chirag Patel, Vice Chairman Yogesh Mehta, and Chairman Ashok Kotecha. The Prime Minister asked Chirag Patel about his passion for tennis, his father Rohitbhai Patel, and his grandfather P. D. Patel in a lighthearted conversation. He also urged his kids to keep working hard and succeed in the sport.
The press release said that Swami Brahmaviharidas presented the most recent renovations to the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, highlighting its elaborate cravings and inclusive grandeur. He also stated that the inauguration ceremony would be a fantastic occasion, a millennial moment of celebration that will be remembered for a long time. In response, PM Modi said,” It will embody the ideal of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—an ideal spiritual place that is not only anchored in customs and beliefs but also a synthesis of many cultures and civilizations,” the core of spiritual balance, signifying the way ahead.
