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H.E. Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili Visits BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi, UAE

17 Nov 2023

H.E. Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili at the BAPS Hindu Mandir

Swami Brahmaviharidas welcomes His Excellency to the BAPS Hindu Mandir site

Swami Brahmaviharidas welcomes His Excellency Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili the Chairman of the Department of Community Development at the BAPS Hindu Mandir

His Excellency Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili the Chairman of the Department of Community Development, His Excellency Mohamed Helal Al Balooshi Executive Director of the Strategic Affairs Office at the DCD, Swami Brahmaviharidas the head of the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Ashok Kotecha the Chairman of the BAPS Hindu Mandir, swamis, and volunteers stand for a picture in front of the BAPS Hindu Mandir

Swami Brahmaviharidas takes a moment to recount the generosity and support of the leadership of the UAE

Swami Brahmaviharidas explains how the three holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati will flow and surround the BAPS Hindu Mandir

Swami Brahmaviharidas introduces the eco-friendly shoe house, accommodating two thousand shoes with sustainable wood and material

Swami Brahmaviharidas guides His Excellency up the stairs of the BAPS Hindu Mandir

Swami Brahmaviharidas shows the special tiles that will absorb heat allowing one to walk barefoot on and around the Mandir

Swami Brahmaviharidas highlights the hand carved animals on the façade of the Mandir

His Excellency is awed by the smooth texture of the hand carved animals

Marveling at the carvings.

Swami Brahmaviharidas explains the value tale of two warriors from the ancient Aztec civilization

Swami Brahmaviharidas and His Excellency join forces to personally hand-carve intricate details on the Mandir

Swami Brahmaviharidas shows the intricate and detailed carvings of the Ramayan carved on the façade of spire in which Bhagwan Shri Ram will be housed

Swami Brahmaviharidas explain the value tale of the horse whisperer from the ancient Mesopotamian civilization

Swami Brahmaviharidas guides His Excellency and the delegation towards the entrance of the Mandir

His Excellency, accompanied by Swami Brahmaviharidas, proceeds into the inner sanctum of the Mandir.

Swami Brahmaviharidas elaborates on the journey of the stone — from acquiring marble, to carving a murti, to its placement in the Mandir

Swami Brahmaviharidas illustrates the Mandir's steel-free construction, emphasizing the remarkable interlocking stones in its impressive architecture.

Swami Brahmaviharidas guides His Excellency to the 'Dome of Harmony,' symbolizing the five elements, Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space

BAPS volunteer showcases an intricately hand-carved dome, which is seen as you enter the Mandir.

Swami Brahmaviharidas and His Excellency join hands and capture a photo under the dome of harmony

His Excellency captures a photo with Swami Brahmaviharidas, Ashok Kotecha the Chairman of the BAPS Hindu Mandir, His Excellency Mohamed Al Balooshi, swamis, and volunteers of the Mandir

His Excellency impressed at the symmetrical hand carved pillar

BAPS volunteer shares the craftsmanship behind 1400 hand carved miniature pillars on the ‘pillar of pillars’

Swami Aksharatitdas shares the artistry behind 1400 hand carved miniature pillars on the ‘pillar of pillars’ revealing the patience and skill involved

His Excellency marvels at the detailed hand carved figure of Bal Ghanshyam

Swami Brahmaviharidas guides His Excellency to the ghat, which offers a view of the exterior murtis, the three holy rivers, and the tranquil ambience of the Mandir

Swami Brahmaviharidas shows His Excellency the view of the Mandir from the amphitheater.

His Excellency marvels at the panoramic view of the entire campus from the top steps of the BAPS Hindu Mandir

Swami Brahmaviharidas, His Excellency Dr. Mugheer, His Excellency Mohamed Al Balooshi, Swami Aksharatitdas, and members of the DCD delegation a take picture in front of the BAPS Hindu Mandir

Swami Brahmaviharidas guides His Excellency down the stairs of the BAPS Hindu Mandir

His Excellency and Swami Brahmaviharidas discuss the project timeline

His Excellency Dr. Mugheer and Swami Brahmaviharidas drive to the construction site of the BAPS Hindu Mandir

Swami Brahmaviharidas explains the upcoming orientation tent at the BAPS Hindu Mandir

His Excellency encourages the volunteers.

Madhusudan Patel, a director of the BAPS Hindu Mandir, introduces a stone tracking system. This system virtually guides you through the Mandir, providing the history of selected stones, tracking the Mandir's progress, and detailing the remaining work.

HE Dr. Mugheer, HE Al Balooshi, HE Sanjay Sudhir, and the DCD delegation are guided through the Mandir’s progress and completion timeline by BAPS swamis and volunteers

His Excellency Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili and Swami Brahmaviharidas

Swami Brahmaviharidas explains the details and design of the invitation card for the Festival of Harmony

Swami Aksharatitdas explains the details of the Mandirs progress with members of the DCD

His Excellency Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili the Chairman of the Department of Community Development meets Shri Ajay Bhatt the Minister of State in the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Tourism of India

His Excellency Sanjay Sudhir the Ambassador of India to the UAE, Shri Ajay Bhatt Minister of State in the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Tourism of India, Swami Brahmaviharidas the head of the BAPS Hindu Mandir, and His Excellency Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili the Chairman of the Department of Community Development

Swami Brahmaviharidas talks about the construction of the spires and domes atop the BAPS Hindu Mandir

His Excellency Sanjay Sudhir the Ambassador of India to the UAE (left), His Excellency Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili the Chairman of the Department of Community Development (middle), and Swami Brahmaviharidas the head of the BAPS Hindu Mandir (right)

Swami Brahmaviharidas, His Excellency Sanjay Sudhir, His Excellency Dr. Mugheer, His Excellency Mohamed Helal Al Balooshi, Swamis, volunteers, and the board of directors of the BAPS Hindu Mandir

Swami Brahmaviharidas recounts His Excellency’s last visit to the BAPS Hindu Mandir

Swami Brahmaviharidas and His Excellency shower petals on bricks to be placed on the mandir.