UAE's BAPS Hindu Temple open to public from tomorrow: Entry fee, timings and other things to know

Abu Dhabi is all set to open the doors of its first Hindu stone Mandir to devotees on March 1, authorities said. The BAPS Hindu Temple was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 14. The temple is a testament to the religious diversity in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

A temple spokesperson said, “The temple will be open to the public from March 1 from 9 am to 8 pm. The temple will remain closed for visitors every Monday.” As per the reports, devotees from across the country and the world who had registered in advance were allowed to visit the temple between February 15 to 29. The VIP guests also visited the temple in the last few days.

Although there is no entry fee, devotees have to register on the official website or through the Festival of Harmony app before their visit. Built at a cost of approximately Rs 700 crore, the unique temple in the desert spreads over a 27-acre plot in Abu Mureikhah, near Al Rahba off the Dubai-Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Highway.