Abu Dhabi is home to West Asia’s Largest Hindu Temple

The Gulf country, United Arab Emirates (UAE), has once again made headlines by achieving the rare distinction of hosting the largest Hindu temple in the Middle East. Spread across 27 acres and built at a cost of approximately 700 crores INR on the Dubai-Abu Dhabi highway, the temple spans an area of 55,000 square meters. Constructed by the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, the temple showcases the beauty of Indian artistry and the essence of Hinduism. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the temple on February 14. Let’s delve into the unique aspects of this temple and learn more about its significance.

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Construction Highlighting Indian Craftsmanship

The Hindu temple named after Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan, located in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is a prestigious project and stands as the largest in the Middle East. With dimensions of 32.92 meters (108 feet) in height, 79.86 meters (262 feet) in length, and 54.86 meters (180 feet) in width, this temple has been marvellously constructed. The temple features beautifully detailed carvings that tell stories from Hindu epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, along with stories of gods like Jagannath, Swami Narayana, Venkateswara, and Ayyappa, making it a captivating place for visitors to explore Hindu mythology. The temple complex is designed to captivate visitors with its attractions, including visitor centres, prayer halls, exhibitions, learning areas, children’s play areas, gardens, water features, food courts, bookstores, and gift shops, offering a comprehensive and engaging spiritual and cultural experience.

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Devotees are allowed from March 1st

A total of seven gopurams were built for this temple. The towers were constructed in the United Arab Emirates as symbols representing the seven Emirates. Marble imported from Rajasthan was utilized in constructing the gopurams. Thousands of artisans and workers toiled for almost three years to construct this temple. 402 white marble pillars have been installed in it, each pillar adorned with sculptures of deities, peacocks, elephants, camels, the Sun and the Moon, and scholars playing musical instruments, offering a visual feast to the viewers. Devotees can visit this magnificent Hindu temple from March 1st.