Worshippers visit the new Hindu temple at Jebel Ali, Dubai. All Photos: Khushnum Bhandari
A musical ensemble at the official October opening of the new Hindu temple in Jebel Ali, Dubai. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
The new Hindu temple is decorated with colourful flower arrangements for the opening.
The main entrance of the new Hindu temple in Jebel Ali, Dubai.
Hindu priests chant prayers in the main prayer hall.
The intricate ceiling lotus design in the main prayer hall.
The new Hindu temple, decorated in colourful flowers, is a contemporary spiritual hub.
The new Hindu temple in Jebel Ali.
Srinivasan Ramanujam (extreme left) marks his 80th birthday with a prayer ceremony at the Hindu temple in Jebel Ali, Dubai.
The family invited about 50 guests to mark their father’s birthday at the temple. Photo: Srinivasan family
Srinivasan Ramanujam celebrates his 80th birthday with a prayer ceremony at the Hindu temple in Jebel Ali, Dubai.
The new temple has opened for bookings by families for weddings, birthdays and naming ceremonies. The Srinivasan family were among the first to book a private prayer ceremony for their father’s birthday to test the facilities. Photo: Srinivasan family
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, is given a tour in October of the new Hindu temple in Jebel Ali by Raju Shroff, trustee of the Sindhi Guru Darbar. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Sheikh Nahyan cuts the ribbon to mark the opening of the new Hindu temple in October this year.
Sunjay Sudhir, India’s ambassador to the UAE, Sheikh Nahyan and Mr Shroff at the official opening.
Interfaith leaders, diplomats and government officials were invited to the official opening.
Raju Shroff, temple trustee, said the 'temple will stand as a true emblem that cultures can unite'.
Priests of all faiths attended the official opening.
Vasu Shroff, who has been a driving force behind the temple's construction, sits with Sheikh Nahyan and Mr Sudhir.
A shrine where the Sikh holy book is placed at the new Hindu temple.
The main prayer hall includes 16 Hindu deities.
Worshippers visit the new Hindu temple at Jebel Ali, Dubai. All Photos: Khushnum Bhandari
A musical ensemble at the official October opening of the new Hindu temple in Jebel Ali, Dubai. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
The new Hindu temple is decorated with colourful flower arrangements for the opening.
The main entrance of the new Hindu temple in Jebel Ali, Dubai.
Hindu priests chant prayers in the main prayer hall.
The intricate ceiling lotus design in the main prayer hall.
The new Hindu temple, decorated in colourful flowers, is a contemporary spiritual hub.
The new Hindu temple in Jebel Ali.
Srinivasan Ramanujam (extreme left) marks his 80th birthday with a prayer ceremony at the Hindu temple in Jebel Ali, Dubai.
The family invited about 50 guests to mark their father’s birthday at the temple. Photo: Srinivasan family
Srinivasan Ramanujam celebrates his 80th birthday with a prayer ceremony at the Hindu temple in Jebel Ali, Dubai.
The new temple has opened for bookings by families for weddings, birthdays and naming ceremonies. The Srinivasan family were among the first to book a private prayer ceremony for their father’s birthday to test the facilities. Photo: Srinivasan family
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, is given a tour in October of the new Hindu temple in Jebel Ali by Raju Shroff, trustee of the Sindhi Guru Darbar. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Sheikh Nahyan cuts the ribbon to mark the opening of the new Hindu temple in October this year.
Sunjay Sudhir, India’s ambassador to the UAE, Sheikh Nahyan and Mr Shroff at the official opening.
Interfaith leaders, diplomats and government officials were invited to the official opening.
Raju Shroff, temple trustee, said the 'temple will stand as a true emblem that cultures can unite'.
Priests of all faiths attended the official opening.
Vasu Shroff, who has been a driving force behind the temple's construction, sits with Sheikh Nahyan and Mr Sudhir.
A shrine where the Sikh holy book is placed at the new Hindu temple.
