Английская Википедия:BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi

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BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi in UAE, is a traditional Hindu place of worship that is being built by the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. The mandir stands at a height of 32.92 metres (108 feet), 79.86 metres (262 feet) in length and 54.86 metres (180 feet) in width. The 27 acres site is located at Abu Mureikhah, which is near Al Rahba off the Dubai–Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Highway. The mandir, upon completion, will be the first traditional Hindu stone mandir in the Middle East.

History

The history of the BAPS Hindu mandir began during Pramukh Swami Maharaj's trip to the UAE in 1997 when he envisioned a mandir in Abu Dhabi that would bring "countries, cultures, and religions closer together".

In August 2015, the UAE government announced the decision to provide land for building a Hindu mandir in Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Force, gifted the land for the mandir.

On 10 February 2018, BAPS representatives met Sheikh Mohamed and the Indian Prime Minister in the Presidential Palace. A memorandum of understanding was signed by India and the UAE in the presence of the entire royal family and over 250 local leaders. Prime Minister Modi expressed that the mandir "will be a holy place where humanity and harmony will unite". The Shila Pujan (first stone consecration prayer) for the mandir took place on 11 February 2018.

On 20 April 2019, in the presence of Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS, the shilanyas vidhi (foundation stone-laying ceremony) was performed in the presence of guests and officials from India and the UAE. Expressing his thanks to the UAE government, Ambassador Navdeep Suri said that "This will be the eternal bridge of friendship between our nations, our cultures and civilisations".

Construction

Construction of the mandir began in December 2019 on 27 acres of land. The site is located at Abu Mureikhah, which is near Al Rahba off the Dubai–Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Highway.

For the construction, tonnes of pink sandstone were sent from northern Rajasthan to Abu Dhabi. The durable stones from the northern Indian state were selected for their ability to withstand scorching summer temperatures of up to Шаблон:Convert, such as those sometimes experienced in the UAE. Marble from Italy is used to build the mandir. To minimize the carbon footprint, fly ash was used in the foundation's concrete mix. This is the first Hindu traditional mandir to undergo complete digital modeling and seismic simulation.

Architecture

The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi is the largest Temple in West Asia. The mandir stands at a height of 32.92 metres (108 feet), 79.86 metres (262 feet) in length and 54.86 metres (180 feet) in width. Other architectural features include: two ghumats (domes), seven shikars (spires) - symbolic of the seven Emirates in UAE, 12 samrans and 402 pillars. It contains marble carvings against a sandstone building backdrop. The mandir is made of more than 25,000 pieces of stone carved by skilled artisans in India. Within each of the shikars, there are carvings of stories from the Ramayana, Shiva Purana, Bhagavatam, Mahabharata, and carvings that portray the stories of Jagannath, Swaminarayan, Venkateshwara, and Ayyappa. The 'Dome of Harmony' showcases the five natural elements - earth, water, fire, air, and space.

The mandir will incorporate all aspects and features of a traditional Hindu mandir as part of a fully functional, social, cultural and spiritual complex. The complex will include a visitor centre, prayer halls, exhibitions, learning areas, sports area for children, thematic gardens, water features, a food court, a books and gift shop. The mandir has 100 sensors in the foundation and more than 350 sensors placed throughout the mandir to provide data on earthquake activity, temperature variations and pressure changes.

The mandir design also incorporated environmental-friendly features such as recycled wooden pallets to make benches, tables and chairs for the food court. There is a waterfall feature that symbolizes the source of the three holy rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati.

Deities

The mandir houses the murtis (idols) of Swaminarayan, Akshar-Purushottam, Radha-Krishna, Rama-Sita, Lakshmana, Hanuman, Shiva-Parvati, Ganesha, Kartikeya, Padmavati-Venkateshwara, Jagannath, and Ayyappa.

Interfaith and Cultural Harmony

As part of the UAE's initiative to promote cultural diversity, tolerance, and peace, the government organized a ceremony in September 2019 and officially awarded legal status to the Mandir and 17 other houses of worship.

During the foundation stone laying ceremony in April 2019, Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department of Community Development, said "Laying the foundation stone of the temple is reflective of the landscape of tolerance and pluralism in the UAE. The Founding Father, late Sheikh Zayed, always believed that co-existence between peoples of various religious beliefs and nationalities is the only way to establish international peace". The mandir has carvings of symbolic animals native to the UAE like camels, oryxes, and falcons. There are also 14 depictions of parables from Arabian, Egyptian, Mesopotamian, and other civilizations. Observing the carvings, Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, the Minister of Tolerance and Co-existence of UAE, stated "The craftsmanship is intricate and amazing, and the place will help spread global harmony."

In May 2023, during a visit by Ambassadors from 30 countries, Akio Isomata, Ambassador from Japan said, "I see a philosophy of tolerance in the carvings". In January 2024, diplomats from 42 countries visited the temple. Deputy Ambassador of the UK Jonathan Knight stated, "so many different faiths coming together to build something that will last for generations".

Inauguration

The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi is scheduled to be inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 14 February 2024. This follows an invitation from Swami Ishwarcharandas and Swami Brahmaviharidas, representing the temple's board of directors.

See also

• Abu Dhabi Region
• Hinduism in Arab states
• Hindu Temple, Dubai
• Shrinathji Temple, Bahrain
• Shiva mandir, Muscat

External links

• Шаблон:Official website