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          Tens of thousands of people are expected daily at the Baps Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi during the Eid break. Victor Besa / The National

          Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi gears up for ‘tens of thousands’ of visitors in Eid holiday rush

          UAEMarch 25, 2025
          The inaugural year celebrations of the Baps Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi drew more than 10,000 Hindu worshippers from across the region. Photo: Baps Hindu Mandir

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          AsiaJanuary 09, 2025
          Hindu worshippers offer burnt effigies of the Hindu demon Ravana during Dussehra. AFP

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          LifestyleOctober 12, 2024
          A gathering of UAE leaders, religious heads, government officials and residents watch the new 3D film that charts the history of the temple from conception to inauguration. Photos: Baps Hindu Mandir

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          People carry the idol of Ganesha from the workshop to pandal, a temporary shelter, ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Mumbai, India. AP

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          The Baps Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi welcomes thousands of visitors each day. Pawan Singh / The National

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          UAEApril 11, 2024
          The temple in Abu Dhabi has been open for almost two months. Pawan Singh / The National

          Baps Hindu Mandir to launch online booking after surge in visitors

          UAEApril 09, 2024
          Visitors at the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National

          Hundreds of thousands flock to Baps Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi

          UAEApril 08, 2024
          A devotee dressed as Hindu god Shiva takes part in a procession in Jammu, India, as the country marked the festival of Shivratri on Friday. AP

          At least 14 children electrocuted in Shivratri procession in India

          AsiaMarch 08, 2024
          When it opens to the public, Baps Hindu Temple will welcome visitors of all faiths. AFP

          Baps Hindu Mandir and other striking temples around the world

          TravelFebruary 15, 2024
          The Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi opens this week in the capital's Cultural District and welcomes all faith, cultures and nationalities. Photo: Baps Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi

          UAE and India unite in creation of Abu Dhabi's first Hindu temple

          HeritageFebruary 13, 2024
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          AsiaFebruary 02, 2024
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