On behalf of Mahant Swami Ji Maharaj, the entire BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, and the community at large of the UAE, Swami Brahmavihari met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Swami Brahmavihari expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister, presenting him with a garland that had been specially blessed by Mahant Swami Ji Maharaj, accompanied by special prayers for the Prime Minister's health, well-being and for him to lead India for many more years to come.

Swami Brahmavihari specially thanked the Prime Minister for overseeing the Abu Dhabi BAPS Hindu Mandir project from its inception to its completion and gave a brief report of the Mandir after its inauguration.

The Mandir has been received with overwhelming warmth by the UAE community and visitors from around the world, welcoming 65,000 visitors on its first public Sunday and consistently attracting thousands daily who patiently line up in an orderly manner for peaceful darshan. It has been the venue for celebrating festivals, such as Maha Shivaratri, with plans to continue embracing such vibrant festivals, rituals, and traditions.

The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the Rulers of the UAE for their large-heartedness and support. He appreciated the swamis and volunteers of the BAPS Sanstha for their immense dedication put behind the creation of the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi.

Modi ji said, “Our culture, our country, and humanity shall remain thankful for the harmony the BAPS Hindu Mandir is spreading.”