People attend the foundation stone laying ceremony.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. All photos by Reem Mohammed and Ramola Talwar Badam / The National
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj greets others at the ceremony.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
Devotees were presented with a prayer tray to mark the occasion.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
A simple meal is laid on at the foundation stone laying ceremony.
People attend the foundation stone laying ceremony.
People attend the foundation stone laying ceremony.
People attend the foundation stone laying ceremony.
A Hindu prays at the foundation stone laying ceremony.
People attend the foundation stone laying ceremony.
People attend the foundation stone laying ceremony.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. All photos by Reem Mohammed and Ramola Talwar Badam / The National
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj greets others at the ceremony.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
Devotees were presented with a prayer tray to mark the occasion.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
The shilanyas vidhi of the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE is performed in the holy presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
A simple meal is laid on at the foundation stone laying ceremony.
People attend the foundation stone laying ceremony.
People attend the foundation stone laying ceremony.
People attend the foundation stone laying ceremony.
A Hindu prays at the foundation stone laying ceremony.
People attend the foundation stone laying ceremony.
People attend the foundation stone laying ceremony.
