New Delhi, October 24 (IANS). Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu visited the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi during his three-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and described it as one of the ‘most extraordinary experiences of his life’.
Brahmaviharidas Swami warmly welcomed CM Chandrababu Naidu and took him on a guided tour of the temple highlighting its exquisite craftsmanship, modern innovations and everlasting messages of unity. The Chief Minister praised the intricate artwork of the temple, calling it ‘a true miracle’.
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu offered prayers before the holy deities. At the Srinivasa-Padmavati temple he also met a South Indian volunteer who had inspected the carving of the Srinivasa-Padmavati idols in Tirupati, and appreciated his effort.
While visiting the temple, the Chief Minister was extremely impressed by its grandeur and splendor. This was the first time he saw the full extent of the temple. With a big smile on his face he said, “This is what the youth want. You have to express our values in a way they understand.”
He also praised the strong support of the UAE leadership in bringing this historic cultural site to life.
Chief Minister Naidu also met a devotee from South India, who shared his joy, saying, “I have been here more than a hundred times. This temple is not only a place of worship, but is my home – a reminder that our roots and our culture are alive in the UAE.”
Appreciating the breathtaking beauty of the temple, the CM said, “This has been an extraordinary experience of my lifetime. I have seen many achievements, but what I saw here today is truly incredible.” He said that I have seen many success stories, but this is a unique success story. “In just five years you have achieved something that will go down in history and live on as a legacy,” he said in his concluding speech.
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