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First Diwali & Annakut Celebrations Illuminate BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi, UAE

29 Oct 2024 to 3 Nov 2024

Diwali - Annakut Celebrations

A carpet of lights celebrates the first Diwali at the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi

BAPS Hindu Mandir lit like a glowing lotus in the desert

Volunteers preparing for the two-day Annakut festivities

Swamis and Volunteers lit the premises of BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, celebrating Diwali

Volunteers organise the freshly cooked sattvic food items to be offered to the deities on the day of Annakut

Swami Paramsankalpdas arranges the sacred food over the thematic Ram-Setu

A volunteer arranges the Books for Diwali Puja

Swami Bahushrutdas applies chandlo to Chairman Ashok Kotecha commencing the ritual for Diwali Puja

Devotees performing Diwali Puja on the day of Diwali

Swami Bahushrutdas showers sanctified flower petals on the books of devotees

The Pujari sprinkles sancitfied rice grains over devotees with blessings of peace and prosperity

Sanctified food offered to the deities with cake marking the iconic Deira Clock Tower of Dubai

Sanctified food offered to the deities with cake marking the iconic Aldar Headquarters of Abu Dhabi

Swamis and devotees of BAPS Hindu Mandir perform the arti on the Day of Annakut

Swamis and devotees of BAPS Hindu Mandir sing prayers marking the commencement of Hindu New Year

Swami Brahmaviharidas performs the Govardhan Puja on the Day of Annakut

Swami Brahmaviharidas blesses the devotees for peace and prosperity in the coming year

Annakut offered to Akshar Purushottam Maharaj at the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi

Annakut offered to Bhagwan Swaminarayan and Guru Parampara in the Abhishek Mandapam

Annakut offered to the Shiv Parivar with the theme of Mt Kailash, Lake Mansarovar and Damrus

Annakut offered with the theme of Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar at the shrine of Shiv Parivar

Annakut offered with the theme of Rathyatra at the shrine of Bhagwan Jagannathji

Annakut offered to the His Holiness Shastriji Maharaj at the Sankalp Jharukho

Annakut offered with the theme of peacocks at the shrine of Bhagwan Shri Krishna and Shri Radhikaji

Annakut offered with the theme of 'Lotus in the Desert' at the shrine of Bhagwan Shri Swaminarayan and Gunatitanand Swami

Annakut offered with South Indian traditions using banana leaves at the shrine of Bhagwan Shrinivas and Padmavatiji

Annakut offered to the His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj at the Siddhi Jharukho

Annakut offered with the theme of the holy Pathinettapadi at the shrine of Ayyappa Swami ji

Annakut offered with the theme of the Ram Setu at the shrine of Shri Ram Parivar

Annakut offered to Shri Akshar Purushottam Maharaj in the theme of 'Lotus in the Desert'

Annakut offered to Shri Akshar Purushottam Maharaj at the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi

Annakut offered to Bhagwan Shri Krishna and Shri Radhikaji

Annakut offered to Shri Ram Parivar

Devotees from across the world came in for darshan of Annakut

Volunteers selflessly serve the visitors with water

Volunteers selflessly serve the prasad to the visitors

Swamis and volunteers guide the hassle-free transport of visitors from parking to the mandir

Volunteers engage the young visitors with BAPS Kids Activities

Young community members perform at the iconic BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi

Indian Traditional dance forms presented by the community members at the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi

Krishna Leela performed by community members at the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi

Visitors enjoy cultural dances and devotional songs by over 400 young performers throughout the day

Secured arrangements made by the Government of UAE for all visitors

Transportation arrangements by the authorities provided comfort and convenience to devotees’ experience

Pick-up and Drop-off locations set up by officials and volunteers facilitate devotees

Special highway signages and Park & Ride arrangements for Diwali were made by the Government authorities