- Tuesday, February 04, 2025
Hundreds of devotees arrived at 4 am for the Mahapuja, which marked the temple’s first Patotsav, the anniversary of its inauguration
By: India Weekly
THE BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi marked its first Patotsav, the anniversary of its inauguration, with a series of prayers and cultural performances.
More than 10,000 people from across the Gulf participated in the event.
Hundreds of devotees arrived at 4 am for the Mahapuja, which was followed by other events.
The Nashik Dhol team from Maharashtra delivered a powerful performance to welcome Lord Swaminarayan from the Maha Abhishek Sthan to the central dome of the Mandir.
From 9 am to 11.30 am, a special recitation ceremony was held in the grand assembly hall, where verses were chanted in praise of the birth anniversary of His Holiness Shastriji Maharaj, the founder of BAPS.
Music and traditional dance performances continued throughout the day. The event showcased various dance forms of India, including Madhurashtakam, Mohiniyattam, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Bharatanatyam, alongside traditional Marathi and Bengali dances.
In his concluding blessings, Pujya Brahmvihari Swami expressed heartfelt gratitude to UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his unwavering support.
