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Pujan and Placement of the First Marble Pillar, Abu Dhabi, UAE

8 Sep 2022 to 10 Sep 2022

BAPS Hindu Mandir welcomes the Ministerial Delegation

Swami Ishwarcharandas and Swami Brahmaviharidas giving a warm welcome to HE Dr Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili

Swami Brahmaviharidas guides the UAE delegation through the Rivers of Harmony exhibition

Chairman of the Department of Community Development, HE Dr Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili and Swami Brahmaviharidas in conversation

The Ambassador of India to the UAE, HE Sanjay Sudhir in conversation with Swami Brahmaviharidas

Swami Brahmaviharidas explaining the progress of the BAPS Hindu Mandir

The members of the Ministerial Delegation watch the “History of Harmony” video

The Ministerial Delegation and members of the Board of Directors gather at the grand pillar of the BAPS Hindu Mandir

HE Dr Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili preparing for the brick-by-brick Ceremony

Members of the Honourable UAE delegation, the Indian Ambassador and Swami Brahmaviharidas walk towards the Mandir ready to place their bricks

The Delegation and Swami Brahmaviharidas solemnly climb the steps of the Mandir

The Director General for Education & Training Development at the UAE Ministry of Interior, HE Dr Tayeb Al Kamali placing his brick on the Mandir

Swami Brahmaviharidas explains the intricate hand-carved sandstone forming the plinth of the mandir

The delegation takes deep interest and is astounded by the intricate carvings of the Mandir

Swami Brahmaviharidas shows the senior delegation the land around and the scale of the masterplan

Swami Brahmaviharidas introduces Swami Ishwarcharandas to the delegation

Swami Ishwarcharandas is lovingly helped to the ceremonial site by HE Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi and HE Dr Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili

Members of the delegation, Swami Ishwarcharandas and Swami Brahmaviharidas together place the first marble pillar

The exterior of the mandir shrine will rise with bands of intricate and incredible carvings

(Left to Right) Ashok Kotecha, HE Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Swami Brahmaviharidas, HE Dr. Mugheer Al Khaili, Hon Sunjay Sudhir, Dr. Tayeb Al Kamali, Pankaj Gupta, Yogesh Mehta.

The Swamis of BAPS, the Ministerial Delegation and BAPS Hindu Mandir Board Members truly appreciated the mandir's craftsmen and staff

Volunteers sing melodious hymns offering devotion to Bhagwan Swaminarayan and praying for family unity

Swami Munivatsaldas delivers a speech on the importance of family harmony

Swami Brahmaviharidas and HE Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi join hands as a symbol of harmony, collaboration, and unity.

Swami Brahmaviharidas expresses thanks for the unwavering support of the UAE and Indian governments and the community at large in this historic project

HE Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, addresses the assembly

HE Sanjay Sudhir, the Ambassador of India to the UAE, addresses the assembly

Swami Ishwarcharandas, Senior Swami of BAPS, blesses the assembly

Presentation of a Silver Plaque of Appreciation to the BAPS Hindu Mandir

Audience sings along with hymns sung by BAPS volunteers

Audience engaged in assembly