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BAPS Swaminarayan Temple Abu Dhabi
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Price

AED 600 up to 6 Persons

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Duration

4 Hours
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Tour Type

City Tour
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Abu Dhabi BAPS Hindu Temple Tour

The BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Abu Dhabi welcomes all irrespective of their caste, creed or religion to a world of peace and harmony. None other than the Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi was invited during the inauguration of the grand temple, the largest Hindu temple outside India made of stone. The first of its kind in all of West Asia, the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple mesmerizes you with its stunningly intricate carvings on its walls.

Tour Name BAPS Hindu Temple Abu Dhabi
Tour Type City Tour
Ticket Price AED 600 up to 6 Persons
Duration 4 Hours
Transfer Type Included (Private Transfer)
 

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Home to exquisitely beautiful shrines made of marble and sandstone, the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple is a Hindu place of worship. The temple also has an amphitheater, a majlis, a library, a garden, asports centre, a book shop and two community centres that can accommodate 5,000 people comfortably. The BAPS Swaminarayan Temple also has 7 shrines symbolic of the seven Emirates in the UAE. The temple’s seven shrines are home to Hindu deities namely,

  • Ram, Sita, and Hanuman
  • Akshar & Purushottam
  • Ayyappa Swami
  • TirupatiBalaji and Padmavati
  • Radha and Krishna
  • Shiv, Parvati, Kartikeya and Ganesh
  • Jagannathji, Subhadra and Baldevji

Inclusions

  • Visit the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Abu Dhabi for a wonderful adventure.
  • Enjoy private transportation from your Dubai hotel or apartment.
  • A tour guide who speaks English is included on this tour.
  • Enjoy a comfortable ride in our spotless, air-conditioned vehicle.

The BAPS Hindu Temple Highlights

  • No steel or iron has been used in building the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in keeping with Hindu traditions
  • The exterior bracket of the temple features intricate carvings that depict the stories of Hindu Gods and Goddesses
  • In order to promote sustainability, the temple’s foundation has been built using 50% fly ash, stones and earthen bricks
  • The pink sandstone used to build the temple was brought all the way from the Indian state of Rajasthan
  • The temple’s steps depict stories Of different cultures from various parts of the world

Note: Entry into the temple is unrestricted for all. There’s no need to buy any tickets.

Nearby Places to Visit

How to Reach

The BAPS Swaminarayan Temple is located on the Dubai Abu Dhabi highway. You can reach the temple by driving on your own along the Sheikh Zayed Road. You may otherwise use the public transport to reach the temple, either the subway or buses.

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The BAPS Swaminarayan Temple FAQs

What's special about the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple?

To begin with, it’s the largest temple outside India. Built with marble and pink sandstone imported all the way from Rajasthan in India, the BAPS Swarminarayan Temple features stunningly beautiful carvings on its walls telling the stories of Hindu Gods and Goddesses. The temple promotes global peace and harmony and is an oasis of spirituality.

What was the amount invested in the construction of the temple?

The amount invested in the construction of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple was around Rs.700 crores. It’s a grand temple with magnificent traditional Hindu architecture.

What's the stand out feature of the construction of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple?

The most unique feature of the construction of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple is the use of 50% fly ash, stone and earthen bricks in building its foundation that make the temple ecofriendly and sustainable.

Who inaugurated the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple?

The BAPS Swaminarayan Temple was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India Sri NarendraModi in the presence of other dignitaries from the UAE.

When does the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple open and when does it close?

The BAPS Swaminarayan Temple opens every day at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 8:00 p.m. You can witness the morning aarti at 7:30 a.m. and the evening aarti at 7:30 p.m. everyday.

Does the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple have any dress code in place?

Yes the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple does have a dress code in place. Visitors are to wear clothes that cover their backs, their chests, their knees, their shoulders and their midriffs. If the temple authorities feel that you have dressed inappropriately you will be given a cloth to cover yourself with.

What are the seven shrines inside the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple?

The BAPS Swaminarayan Temple has seven shrines dedicated to the 7 Emirates that make the United Arab Emirates. Each of the shrines houses idols of the Gods and Goddesses namely,



  • Ram, Sita, and Hanuman

  • Akshar&Purushottam

  • Ayyappa Swami

  • TirupatiBalaji and Padmavati

  • Radha and Krishna

  • Shiv, Parvati, Kartikeya and Ganesh

  • Jagannathji, Subhadra and Baldevji


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