Dubai: The Swami Narayan Temple built in Abu Dhabi is a proof of peace and religious harmony, said actor and Samatthava People’s Party leader Sarathkumar, who participated in the opening ceremony of the temple.
Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the Swami Narayan Temple in Abu Dhabi yesterday (February 14), which has been built at a cost of Rs 700 crore. Later he also participated in the pujas held there. The event was attended by various political and film personalities. Speaking to the media, actor and Samatthu Mankal Party leader Sarath Kumar, who participated in the event, said, “It was a great experience. This temple is a testimony of peace and religious harmony. I would like to thank the UAE Government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making this possible. It is a wonderful testimony of our culture. It is a temple for all religions. It is also reflected in the construction of this temple. It will also be a great tourist destination for travelers and Indians,” he said.
Prime Minister Modi is on a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar. Yesterday evening, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the Swami Narayan Temple, which was built at a cost of Rs.700 crores in Abu Dhabi. This Swami Narayan Temple is built in Al Muraqa area on Dubai-Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Road. On behalf of PABS organization, this Swami Narayan temple has been constructed in a huge area of 27 acres with various facilities. Pink Rajasthani sandstone and white Italian marble were carved in India and then transported to the UAE and used in the construction of the temple. The temple is built on 27 acres of land donated by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi in 2015.