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Dr. S. Jaishankar Appreciates BAPS Hindu Mandir: ‘Symbol of Peace, Tolerance and Harmony’, Abu Dhabi, UAE

31 Aug 2022

Swami Brahmaviharidas garlands External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar

The Minister humbly accepts the greetings of Swami Brahmaviharidas

From the start it was a day of joy and celebration

Joining hands to make great strides in harmony and peace

Dr. Jaishankar introduces Foreign Secretary Mr. Vinay Kwatra

Swami Brahmaviharidas welcomes Vipulji, Joint Foreign Secretary

The Hon. Minister appreciates the intricate carvings of the Aqua Bianca Marble pillar to be featured in the upcoming Mandir

Swami Brahmaviharidas explains the efforts behind the carvings featured in the mandir

Dr. S. Jaishankar and Swami Brahmaviharidas study the Rivers of Harmony Exhibit

Dr. Jaishankar and Sanjay Sudhir, the Indian Ambassador to the UAE, were impressed by how harmony, history, heritage and technology are being intertwined in the making of the mandir

The Minister appreciated how the mandir's work has already begun in the form of service to the community and the world

Swami Brahmaviharidas and Dr. Jaishankar share a light moment before viewing the 'History of Harmony' video

The senior delegation from the Minister of External Affairs was joined in the assembly by donors, contributors and community leaders

Witnessing the history of the mandir

Sanjay Sudhir, the Ambassador of India to the UAE, Dr. Aman Puri, the Consul General of India in Dubai, along with BAPS Hindu Mandir Chairman Ashok Kotecha, during the assembly

The blessed prayer of peace - the Shantipath - being performed by the Hon. Minister and Swami Brahmaviharidas

In prayer

Swami Brahmaviharidas does pujan of Hon. Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar

Swami Brahmaviharidas ties a nadachhadi on Dr. S. Jaishankar as a part of the brick pujan rituals

Swamis tie nadachhadis on the attendees

Dr. S. Jaishankar performs pujan of Shri Akshar-Purushottam Maharaj, and gurus Pramukh Swami Maharaj and Mahant Swami Maharaj

Dr. S. Jaishankar performs puja of Shri Ganeshji on the auspicious day of Ganesh Chaturthi

Swami Brahmaviharidas and Dr. S. Jaishankar perform pujan of the bricks to be laid on the mandir

Mantra-pushpanjali is the offering of love through flowers to Bhagwan

Swami Brahmaviharidas honours Dr. S. Jaishankar with a golden spire memento

On the auspicious Ganesh Chaturthi, Swami Brahmaviharidas gives prasad to Dr. S. Jaishankar

The esteemed guests and contributors who are the pillars of the mandir project.

The delegation of the External Ministry which serve the nation and the Indian nationals in the UAE - The Honourable Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, the Foreign Secretary Mr. Vinay Kwatra, the Joint Secretary Mr. Vipul, the Ambassador to the UAE Mr. Sanjay Sudhir, and the Consul General of India in Dubai Dr. Aman Puri

Senior delegates by a marble pillar of the mandir

Dr. S. Jaishankar and delegates personally carry their bricks to the mandir, unperturbed by the afternoon heat

Swami Brahmaviharidas and Dr. S. Jaishankar prepare to place their bricks on the mandir's plinth

'Giving Harmony A Hand' by placing a brick on the Mandir - Dr. S. Jaishankar and Swami Brahmaviharidas

The delegation from the External Affairs Ministry place their bricks on the mandir

The Minister greets the craftsmen and workers of the BAPS Hindu Mandir

From the length of their stay, to their health and happiness, the Minister converses with the workers

The mandir will comprise more than 20,000 stones hand-carved to an incredible depth

Dr. S. Jaishankar views the detailed carvings of the jagati of the mandir

From left to right: Vinay Kwatra, the Foreign Secretary; Sanjay Sudhir, the Ambassador to the UAE; Swami Brahmaviharidas; Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs

At the Gajendra Pith - traditionally a layer of intricately carved elephants, the layer in Abu Dhabi will also include camels and Arabian horses in honor of the land where the mandir is being built

Each stone carving is a tale of values which shares the universal beliefs that bind humanity together

Swami Brahmaviharidas explains the BAPS Hindu Mandir masterplan to Dr. S. Jaishankar

A picture with the craftsmen and workers

Heartfelt gratitude

Discussing pathways to greater harmony that always bring happiness

Dr. S. Jaishankar accepts an invitation to attend the Centenary Celebrations of Pramukh Swami Maharaj

Ms Eman Al Marzooqi welcomed by BAPS volunteers

Ms. Eman Al Marzooqi, Ministry of External Affairs, UAE, and Ms. Nisha Dhawal, IFS, with BAPS volunteers

BAPS Volunteers explain the mandir's carvings and their messages

The intricate carvings of the elephants will inspire joy among all generations

Ms. Nisha Dhawal, IFS, places a brick on the mandir and offers her best wishes