The video features a special broadcast from Abu Dhabi, highlighting the construction of the BAPS Hindu Temple. The temple is noted for its grand scale and cultural significance, marking the first time such a large Hindu temple has been built in a Muslim-majority country. It symbolizes the spread of Hindu faith and the idea of Vasudev Kutumbkam (the world is one family). The temple's construction is lauded as a diplomatic milestone, strengthening India's global presence and fostering cultural exchange between India and the UAE. The temple is being built with traditional Indian architectural methods, using pink sandstone from Rajasthan and white marble from Italy, carved by thousands of artisans. The inauguration is eagerly anticipated, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to attend. The temple will house idols of various deities and aims to serve as a peaceful sanctuary for worship and cultural heritage.
1. The BAPS Hindu Temple is being constructed in Abu Dhabi.
2. The temple is being built on 27 acres of land given by the UAE government.
3. The temple will have idols of nine different Gods and Goddesses, including Swaminarayan, Ram, Janaki, Radha Krishna, Tirupati Balaji, and Lord Ayyappa.
4. The temple's construction is being done by 2,000 to 3,000 artisans using 20,000 tons of stone.
5. The stones are being carved in different small villages in Rajasthan and then transported to Abu Dhabi.
6. The temple's architecture is traditional Indian, with no iron walls or modern materials used.
7. The temple complex will include a beautiful garden and a water pond with a confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers.
8. The temple is expected to be completed by the end of January 2024.
9. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the temple on February 14, 2024.
10. The temple is seen as a symbol of India's relations with the UAE and a representation of the idea of Vasudev Kutumbkam.