Raj Sadosh
Abohar: A delegation of Indian officials led by Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural gas, Housing & Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri, visited the construction site of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi.
He was welcomed and guided by Brahmavihari Swami and the board of directors.
Puri was impressed by this historic and iconic project which reflects the strong ties between UAE and India, and their peoples from all faiths and backgrounds. He said, “At a time when this message is most needed, this mandir reminds the world about the necessity of tolerance and harmony between people, faiths and cultures.”The minister viewed the on-site ‘Rivers of Harmony’ exhibition that presents the harmonious purpose, history and construction of the BAPS Hindu Mandir, as well as the critical community work, including the COVID-19 relief aid, carried out by BAPS.
He thanked the BAPS Sanstha for its selfless services worldwide, and His Royal Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and for their vision and staunch support for this project.
As part of his visit,Puri participated in the Shila Sthapan ceremony by carrying and placing a brick on the mandir plinth.
Also, the minister viewed the on-site ‘Rivers of Harmony’ exhibition that presents the harmonious purpose, history and construction of the BAPS Hindu Mandir, as well as the critical community work, including the COVID-19 relief aid, carried out by BAPS.