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Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar visited the BAPS Hindu Mandir site in Abu Dhabi along with film producerVashu Bhagnani and prominent businessman Jiten Doshi. Akshay Kumar was welcomed by Swami Brahmavihari with a garland of flowers.
Akshay and the delegation joined a gathering of the mandir’s board of directors and key volunteers. Swami Brahmavihari shared the almost magical history of the project’s conception and development. In a nod to Akshay Kumar and the film industry professionals present, Swami said, “This project is scripted in heaven and is now being screened here on earth.”
(SUBHEAD)Later, Akshay and others participated in a puja ceremony to place a brick in the construction of the mandir.
The film star and others donned hard hats and ascended the grand staircase of the mandir with anticipation. At the top, they were greeted by a breath-taking view of the mandir. They were mesmerized to see the intricate carvings beneath each of the seven spires housing different deities.
A visit originally meant to be 40 minutes, turned into a two-hour journey of discovery and appreciation for Akshay Kumar and his delegation.
Akshay said, “You are creating history…What you are creating is not just a service to our community, but to mankind. Creating a new world where there is peace, love, and support from one human to another; there truly is nothing more powerful than that… ‘Love can move mountains’ is a true testimony to your efforts… truly overwhelming! It’s a dream of dreams!”
Both Akshayand Brahmavihari Swami expressed deep gratitude for the generosity and vision of HH Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahayan, the President of the United Arab Emirates.
