Abu Dhabi BAPS Hindu Mandir to celebrate first anniversary

The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, the first traditional Hindu stone temple in the Middle East, is set to celebrate its first ‘Patotsav’ – a sacred ritual – to mark the anniversary on Sunday, February 2.

The anniversary festivities will kick off with Patotsav



rituals at 5:30 am, including prayers for all seven deities, under the guidance of Mahant Swami Maharaj and Brahmaviharidas Swami.

The two-hour ceremony will be followed by cultural performances from 5 pm to 8 pm, showcasing devotional songs, classical dance, and storytelling sessions that celebrate India’s cultural heritage.