On behalf of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the entire BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, and the community at large of the UAE, Swami Brahmaviharidas met Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at his residence at 11AM.
Swami Brahmaviharidas expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister, presenting him with a garland that had been specially blessed by His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, accompanied by special prayers from His Holiness for the Prime Minister's health, well-being and for him to lead India for many more years to come.
Swami Brahmaviharidas specially thanked the Prime Minister for overseeing the Abu Dhabi BAPS Hindu Mandir project from its inception to its completion and gave a brief report of the Mandir after its inauguration.
The Mandir has been received with overwhelming warmth by the UAE community and visitors from around the world, welcoming 65,000 visitors on its first public Sunday and consistently attracting thousands daily who patiently line up in an orderly manner for peaceful darshan. It has been the venue for celebrating festivals, such as Maha Shivaratri, with plans to continue embracing such vibrant festivals, rituals, and traditions. These festivities, while attracting large gatherings have served a deeper purpose; they have generated greater cultural, social and spiritual harmony.
While expressing gratitude to the Rulers of the UAE for their largeheartedness and support, the Prime Minister appreciated the swamis and volunteers of the BAPS Sanstha for their time, selfless service, and immense dedication put behind the creation of the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi. He stated:
“Our culture, our country, and humanity shall remain thankful for the harmony the BAPS Hindu Mandir is spreading.”