BAPS Mandir Abu Dhabi

• Divine journey to the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Abu Dhabi.
• Private Transfer from your Hotel or Residence in Dubai.
• English Speaking Tour Guide.
• Air-conditioned clean car.

BAPS Hindu Mandir Temple is the only Hindu temple that symbolizes the coexistence of diverse cultures in the UAE. Book a BAPS temple Abu Dhabi ticket to witness the spirituality, cultural values, and social service by the Hindu community in the UAE. Built in traditional Nagar style architecture, its central spire symbolizes Mount Meru’s pinnacle surrounded by diverse shrines below, highlighting cultural harmony at the structure’s zenith.

The temple has 402 pillars carved from pink Rajasthan sandstone that symbolize Hindu deities, dancers, floral motifs, and UAE symbols like camels and falcons. These carved pillars reflect and create an echo of the kirtans (devotional singing acts) naturally with their smooth surface.

BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Temple is entirely made of marble and sandstone, inspired by the Nagar-style architecture. You will find an amphitheatre, exhibition hall, library, food court, classrooms, a sports area, and more inside the temple. The temple can hold approximately 5000 devotees at a time. The seven towering shikharas (towers) of the temple house murtis (deities) from diverse Indian regions.

Inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, this temple is known as the biggest Hindu stone temple located outside India. Take a spiritual tour to BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi and admire its stunning Hindu architecture under the clear blue skies. It is built by the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), a global Hindu denomination of Swaminarayan Sampradaya, a Vaishnava tradition founded in 1907.

This Hindu temple welcomes visitors of all faiths, emphasizing the harmony among all faiths as a core principle in the UAE. UAE residents and tourists can take a tour to the BAPS Swaminarayan Abu Dhabi Temple and witness cultural exchange through exhibitions and harmony events.

BAPS Hindu Temple Abu Dhabi features seven shrines symbolically linked to the 7 Emirates of the UAE, reflecting national unity. These shrines house the seven important idols of the Hindu mythology and culture.

• Akshar and Purushottam
• Radha and Krishna
• Ram, Sita, and Hanuman
• Shiv, Parvati, Kartikeya, and Ganesh
• Jagannathji, Subhadra, and Baldevji
• Tirupati Balaji and Padmavati
• Ayyappa Swami

• The most significant Hindu tradition is building temples without using steel or iron and the BAPS Hindu temple is made with sandstone and marble.
• The foundation of the building includes 50% fly ash, earthen bricks, and stones to support sustainability and focus on eco-friendly features.
• The temple exteriors have carvings of Indian mythology deities that tell many unheard stories.
• As you step on the temple stairs, you will learn about innumerable unique cultures all over the world.
• The temple is made of imported pink sandstone from Rajasthan.

The BAPS Swaminarayan Temple falls on the Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway (P6-Abu Dhabi-United Arab Emirates). Public transport is available to reach the destination. This tour includes a transfer for hassle-free pickup and drop-off to and from your hotel or accommodation.

You may also like to visit Burj Khalifa from Abu Dhabi, which is about 139 km away. Additionally, you can explore the city with our Abu Dhabi city tour, where you can visit some of the popular tourist spots.

• The tour routes, itineraries, and prices are subject to change/rescheduling as seen fit by the City Tour in Dubai. Moreover, if there is a question about your safety, they may even cancel the tour.
• There is no refund for non-participation in any inclusion activity.
• There are no alternative arrangements for those who fail to arrive on the scheduled time, also known as no-shows.
• There are 100% cancellation charges on the bookings in case of no-shows.
• The pickup and drop-off timings of your transfers are not fixed as mentioned in the package details. It can get altered as per the location and traffic.
• For any tour cancellation because of bad weather, immense traffic, or vehicle issues, the tour operator will make sure to arrange the best alternative options for you and your family.

• Any cancellations made 24 hours before the scheduled departure time will be done for free.
• If you cancel the bookings within 24 hours of the departure time, it will attract a 100% cancellation charge.
• The refund amount will reflect in your bank account within seven business days (if eligible).