In pictures: Abu Dhabi’s first Hindu temple to be inaugurated by PM Modi on Feb 14

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to head to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a two-day visit starting Tuesday. During this visit, he will be inaugurating Abu Dhabi's first Hindu temple, marking his seventh visit to the UAE since 2015. The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) temple in Abu Dhabi, will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister on February 14, which will then open its doors to the public from March 1. The temple complex features a visitors' center, exhibitions, prayer halls, learning areas, sports facilities for children and youth, a food court, thematic gardens, book and gift shop, along with various other amenities. BAPS stated that the temple, as a symbol of harmony, will be open to people of all faiths to explore and learn more about Hindu culture and spirituality. During Prime Minister Modi's visit to the UAE in 2018, the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi was officially announced, and the foundation stone-laying ceremony took place in April 2019. The temple features seven shikhars, each representing an Emirate of the UAE, and includes elements like an amphitheater resembling the ghats of the Indian river Ganga, a replicated sand dune, and symbolic streams representing the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in India. The mandir also incorporates teachings from various cultures, showcasing the universal theme of love across religions.