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India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar Visits BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi, UAE

23 Jun 2024

Dr. S Jaishankar - External Affairs Minister of India, Swami Brahmaviharidas - head of the BAPS Hindu Mandir, H.E. Sanjay Sudhir - Indian Ambassador to the UAE and Chairman Ashok Kotecha, stand for a picture in front of the Mandir

Dr. S Jaishankar accompanied by Swami Brahmaviharidas, proceeds into the Mandir premises.

Dr. S Jaishankar, Swami Brahmaviharidas, and H.E. Sanjay Sudhir proudly admire the completed mandir

Swami Brahmaviharidas traditionally welcomes Dr. S. Jaishankar with a garland and applies chandlo to his forehead

Dr. S Jaishankar and Swami Brahmaviharidas , join together to capture this moment of harmony

Dr. S Jaishankar, Swami Brahmaviharidas, H.E. Sanjay Sudhir and Ashok Kotecha join for a picture at the 'Harmony Wall'

Swami Brahmaviharidas explains the history of the 'Harmony Wall', one of the largest 3-D printed walls in the UAE

Swami Brahmaviharidas guides the delegation to the 'Dune of Prayer' at the BAPS Hindu Mandir

Dr. S Jaishankar and Swami Brahmaviharidas stand for a picture in front of the BAPS Hindu Mandir

Swami Brahmaviharidas showcases the the 27 acres of land comprising the mandir premises to Dr. S Jaishankar

Dr. S. Jaishankar impressed by the realistic sand-modeled holy footprints, which symbolize the inception of this mandir's story.

Dr. S. Jaishankar and Swami Brahmaviharidas offer their prayers for global peace and harmony at the 'Prayer Dune'

Swami Brahmaviharidas explains about the daily distribution of 'Swaminarayan Khichdi' prasadam to visitors

Dr. S Jaishankar and Swami Brahmaviharidas in front of the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi

Swam Brahmaviharidas explains the significance of 'The Divine Eye' to Dr. S Jaishankar

Dr. S Jaishankar and Swami Brahamaviharidas capture a photo in front of 'The Divine Eye'

Swami Brahmaviharidas describes the special heat-resistant flooring that allows one to walk barefoot around the Mandir even at 50°C

Swami Brahmaviharidas highlights the reuse and repurposing of the wooden crates and pallets for the food court's interior

Dr. Jaishankar and Swami Brahmaviharidas share a light moment

Dr. S Jaishankar greets members of the Indian diaspora with 'namaste'

Dr. S Jaishankar stops for a selfie with the Indian diaspora

Swami Brahmaviharidas guides Dr. S Jaishankar up the stairs of the BAPS Hindu Mandir

Praying before Bhagwan Shri Ram Parivar

Praying before Swami Shri Ayyappaji

Swami Brahmaviharidas highlights the life of HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj, visionary of the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi

Dr. S Jaishankar and Swami Brahmaviharidas capture a photo in front of HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj, visionary behind the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi

Dr. S Jaishankar, Swami Brahmaviharidas and H.E. Sanjay Sudhir capture a photo in front of HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj, visionary behind the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi

Swami Brahmaviharidas garlands Dr. S Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India in front of Shri Akshar-Purushottam Maharaj's shrine

Praying before Shri Akshar-Purushottam Maharaj - Parabrahma Purushottam Bhagwan Shri Swaminarayan and Aksharbrahma Shri Gunatitanand Swami

Swami Brahmaviharidas introduces BAPS Hindu Mandir saints to Dr. S Jaishankar

Dr. S Jaishankar impressed at the intricate hand carved pillar

Praying before Bhagwan Shri Radha Krishna

Dr. S Jaishankar joins to capture a shot with the female volunteers at the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi

Dr. S Jaishankar joins to capture a shot with the male volunteers at the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi

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

Swami Brahmaviharidas showcases 'The Swaminarayan Ghat' which hosts the Ganga Arti every night

Swami Brahmaviharidas shows the detailed carvings of Mahabharata on the façade of the spire which houses Bhagwan Shri Krishna

Swami Brahmaviharidas explains the seven pinnacles which reflect the unity between the seven emirates in the UAE

Swami Brahmaviharidas guides Dr. S Jaishankar and the delegation towards the Majlis

Dr. S Jaishankar and Swami Brahmaviharidas proceeds towards the Majlis at the mandir

Swami Brahmaviharidas explains 'The Lotus in the Desert' painting to Dr. S Jaishankar, which illustrates the vision of HH Mahant Swami Maharaj

Dr. S Jaishankar and Swami Brahmaviharidas share a light moment

Swami Brahmaviharidas presents Dr. S. Jaishankar with a mandir souvenir, expressing his gratitude for visiting the mandir.