BAPS celebrates 'Gulf Countries Day' in recognition of upcoming Hindu temples in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain

New Delhi, Jan 7: In recognition of the two upcoming Hindu temples at Abu Dhabi in UAE and the other in Bahrain, BAPS celebrated 'Gulf Countries Day' on Jan 6. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar graced the occasion with his presence as the Guest of Honor.

 

 

 

 

Dr Jaishankar said on the occasion, “The world called Pramukh Swami Maharaj ‘the People’s guru’ and ‘the global guru’ because he had travelled to over 50 countries, visited more than 17,000 cities and villages, established more than 1,200 mandirs, and wrote more than 750,000 letters. He met global leaders and kings, but also ordinary and poor people whom he embraced. As a result of his efforts, BAPS is taking India and the world forward."

 

 

 

 

 

The EAM further said, "The Abu Dhabi temple story was referred to as a miracle. It is. It is also diplomacy and relationships, a story of hearts and minds, and a story of the generosity of kings...Abu Dhabi’s temple is one miracle, and the second will happen in Bahrain. This is something greater than a miracle. This temple was the dream and prediction of Pramukh Swami Maharaj."

 

 

Referring to the service BAPS provided in critical war times, the minister said, "Last year, when the war erupted in Ukraine, around 20,000 Indian students were stranded in the cold. They needed to be brought home. While the Indian government was trying to decide what to do, BAPS brought volunteers from 11 countries to the Polish border and served hot meals three times a day. I was meeting other ministers of bordering countries who still remember the selfless spirit of BAPS volunteers who helped not only other Indians but people of other countries and ethnicities."