The first Raksha Bandhan festival was celebrated after the official inauguration of the largest temple in the Arab world in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Thousands of pilgrims participated in the two-day event.
It should be noted that the first temple built in Abu Dhabi in May this year ‘Buchasanvasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS)’ was built near Sheikh Zayed Highway and was inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 14. did
5 thousand people participated in the ceremony. The temple is built in Nagara style of architecture, in which sandstone and marble are also used.
Raksha Bandhan is a traditional Hindu festival celebrating the bond between sisters and brothers. As part of a special program organized in honor of the workers, the companies brought their staff to the temple in buses.
Narendra Modi will inaugurate the largest temple in the Arab world tomorrow
On Sunday, 2500 pilgrims and workers warmly welcomed the priests. Each visitor received Rakhi. Traditional devotional songs were performed with instruments like tabla, harmonium and sitar.
Head of BAPS Hindu Temple, Pujya Brahmavihari Swamy explained the cultural significance of the festival. Many Hindu workers who are away from their families and loved ones expressed their joy at the opportunity to visit the temple on the festival day.
“It feels like home, like I’m with my family,” said Ranjit Singh. “I’m very happy to be a part of this celebration,” said Pradeep. We are grateful to the Swami and the temple for inviting us to celebrate Raksha Bandhan together.
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2024-08-25 03:55:37
