Here’s everything you need to know before you visit the BAPS Hindu temple

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The BAPS Hindu temple is finally open in Abu Dhabi, following its grand inauguration on February 14. The marvellous piece of architecture opens its doors to worshippers following four years of meticulous work by artisans in India and the UAE, and is the Middle East’s first traditional Hindu stone temple.

While you were required to pre-register on their dedicated website and app due to a horde of eager residents and international visitors wanting to visit, you won’t need to register anymore and can now visit the temple all week long, except on Mondays.

Bags, food and drink are not permissible on your visit, so make sure to leave belongings at home or in your car. And as beautiful as the pink sandstone and stunning white marble structure is, you’ll want to put your phones away as photography is prohibited on site.

You can visit the temple from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9am to 8pm and also enjoy a number of facilities on site, including the Orchard restaurant built entirely from recycled material. Development plans have also included two parks, a community hall, a visitors’ centre, a classroom,  play areas, gardens, gift stores, huge parking spaces and more.

BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Mureikha off E11 Hwy., Abu Dhabi, Tues to Sun 9am to 8pm. mandir.ae, @abudhabimandir

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