The Hindu community in the Pakistan capital will finally be getting a proper temple, allowing them to offer prayers, without having to travel out of this city anymore. &nbsp;A crematorium, &nbsp;the first in the city, will also so be constructed, reports said.

A simple groundbreaking ceremony was held in Islamabad`s H-9 sector area, allocating at least 4 Kanal land for the construction of the first proper Hindu temple of the capital.

Parliamentary Secretary on Human Rights Lal Chand Malhi, performed the ceremony. He said the Hindu population in the capital has been increasing considerably in the past two decades, making it important to make a temple for them to worship in.

"The Hindu community in Islamabad has been demanding a temple for a long time now. The population has also increased while many Hindu temple structures in the capital have been abandoned," he was quoted as saying.

"Besides, there is no crematorium in Islamabad," he noted.

The Islamabad Hindu Panchayat has named the temple in Islamabad as Shri Krishna Mandir, to be constructed in a covered area of at least 20,000 square feet in H-9/2. The Capital Development Authority (CDA) allotted the area in 2017 as per the orders of the National Commission for Human Rights.

However, delay in fulfilment of formalities like approval of site map by the CDA and other authorities extended the overall process.

As per details of the site map, the temple complex will also have a cremation sit, apart from the space for separate structures of other religious rites.

Lal Chand said that the step should be taken as symbolic in reference to the reports coming from India, where Muslims are being prevented from going to mosques, while the Imran Khan-led government of Pakistan is building the temple, which he said proves the accommodative policy of the country.

Religious Affairs Minister Pir Noorul Haq Qadri maintained that the government of Pakistan would be bearing the cost of the construction, which is estimated to at least PKR 100 million.

Qadri has also taken the matter up with the Prime Minister Imran Khan, to allocate a special grant for the temple for its construction and maintenance.

The construction approval of the Hindu temple in the capital comes at a time when Pakistan government has been criticizing the Modi-led government for oppressing the Indian Muslims, closing doors of mosques, allowing a Hindu temple to be made at the Babri Mosque site.

The Hindu community in the Pakistan capital will finally be getting a proper temple, allowing them to offer prayers, without having to travel out of this city anymore.

The Hindu community in the Pakistan capital will finally be getting a proper temple, allowing them to offer prayers, without having to travel out of this city anymore. A crematorium, the first in the city, will also so be constructed, reports said. A simple groundbreaking ceremony was held in Islamabad`s H-9 sector area, allocating at least 4 Kanal land for the construction of the first proper Hindu temple of the capital. Parliamentary Secretary on Human Rights Lal Chand Malhi, performed the ceremony. He said the Hindu population in the capital has been increasing considerably in the past two decades, making it important to make a temple for them to worship in. "The Hindu community in Islamabad has been demanding a temple for a long time now. The population has also increased while many Hindu temple structures in the capital have been abandoned," he was quoted as saying. "Besides, there is no crematorium in Islamabad," he noted. The Islamabad Hindu Panchayat has named the temple in Islamabad as Shri Krishna Mandir, to be constructed in a covered area of at least 20,000 square feet in H-9/2. The Capital Development Authority (CDA) allotted the area in 2017 as per the orders of the National Commission for Human Rights. However, delay in fulfilment of formalities like approval of site map by the CDA and other authorities extended the overall process. As per details of the site map, the temple complex will also have a cremation sit, apart from the space for separate structures of other religious rites. Lal Chand said that the step should be taken as symbolic in reference to the reports coming from India, where Muslims are being prevented from going to mosques, while the Imran Khan-led government of Pakistan is building the temple, which he said proves the accommodative policy of the country. Religious Affairs Minister Pir Noorul Haq Qadri maintained that the government of Pakistan would be bearing the cost of the construction, which is estimated to at least PKR 100 million. Qadri has also taken the matter up with the Prime Minister Imran Khan, to allocate a special grant for the temple for its construction and maintenance. The construction approval of the Hindu temple in the capital comes at a time when Pakistan government has been criticizing the Modi-led government for oppressing the Indian Muslims, closing doors of mosques, allowing a Hindu temple to be made at the Babri Mosque site.

Islamabad to get its first Hindu temple and crematorium 73 years after the birth of Pakistan

The Abu Dhabi BAPS Hindu Temple will participate in the "Prayers for Humanity" initiative. This initiative is being organized by&nbsp;the Higher Committee on Human Fraternity.

The prayer will be held on May 14 with the objective to&nbsp;unite&nbsp;people in the fight against coronavirus.

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The prayer meeting will commence at 9pm on Thursday and will include prayers from different cultures of India.

Head of the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi, Brahmavihari Swamiji said, "We are honoured to join the Pray for Humanity initiative organised by the Higher Committee on Human Fraternity (HCHF). It is an inspiring call to action which will unite humanity in prayer to the Almighty whose compassion, guidance and protection we all seek in these trying times."

Talking about the prayer meeting,&nbsp;Brahmavihari Swamiji urged everyone to come together and pray for the betterment of humanity. Talking about the coronavirus, he said the prayer will help people unite through heart and soul and pray that the world overcomes this deadly virus that has already claimed so many lives.

The prayer meeting will also include&nbsp;devotional songs, a video presentation, chanting and meditation.

Interested person can log onto "prayer.Mandir.Ae" to join the service.

(With inputs from PTI)

The Abu Dhabi BAPS Hindu Temple will participate in the "Prayers for Humanity" initiative. This initiative is being organized by the Higher Committee on Human Fraternity.

The Abu Dhabi BAPS Hindu Temple will participate in the "Prayers for Humanity" initiative. This initiative is being organized by the Higher Committee on Human Fraternity. The prayer will be held on May 14 with the objective to unite people in the fight against coronavirus. Also read: Two Indian nationals flown back from Gulf to Kerala test coronavirus positive The prayer meeting will commence at 9pm on Thursday and will include prayers from different cultures of India. Head of the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi, Brahmavihari Swamiji said, "We are honoured to join the Pray for Humanity initiative organised by the Higher Committee on Human Fraternity (HCHF). It is an inspiring call to action which will unite humanity in prayer to the Almighty whose compassion, guidance and protection we all seek in these trying times." Talking about the prayer meeting, Brahmavihari Swamiji urged everyone to come together and pray for the betterment of humanity. Talking about the coronavirus, he said the prayer will help people unite through heart and soul and pray that the world overcomes this deadly virus that has already claimed so many lives. The prayer meeting will also include devotional songs, a video presentation, chanting and meditation. Interested person can log onto "prayer.Mandir.Ae" to join the service. (With inputs from PTI)

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Foundation stone laying ceremony of a Hindu temple will be taking place today in Abu Dhabi. Watch full video to know more.

Foundation stone of First Hindu temple to be laid in Abu Dhabi today

The foundation stone-laying ceremony (Shilanyas Vidhi) of the first traditional Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi being built in Abu Dhabi, UAE will take place on April 20.&nbsp;

The foreign minister of UAE, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of tolerance, Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan and Indian envoy to UAE Navdeep Suri will be present on the occasion.&nbsp;

Mahant Swami Maharaj, the sixth spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and the spiritual head of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, will also preside over the foundation stone laying ceremony of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the ground-breaking ceremony of a temple being constructed in Abu Dhabi through live feed and unveiled a replica of the temple complex in Dubai in February last year during his visit to the country.

Speaking at the ceremony back then the PM said, “The first traditional temple in Abu Dhabi will act as a catalyst for the flourishment of humanitarian values and harmony between the two countries. The temple will become a medium for India’s identity.”

The UAE government in 2015 had decided to allot a plot of land near Abu Dhabi for the construction of a temple during PM Modi's first visit to the west Asian country.

Later in 2017, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan gifted a 13.7-acre plot of land at Abu Mureikheh, mid-way between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, to enable the building of the temple. Additional 13 acres was given for parking.

The Indian community is financing the project and RSP, a Singapore-based architectural practice, is the lead consultant and designer for the BAPS Hindu Mandir. The construction is expected to be completed by 2020.

The construction of the temple comes even as UAE is becoming an international hub for many industries like aviation and media. among others. The crown prince is focusing on a "vision of tolerance and religious harmony". UAE itself is marking 2019 as the year of tolerance.

The UAE-India ties in the last few years have grown manifold especially with a number of high-level visits. PM Modi first visited the country in August 2015 which was followed by the visit of Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in 2016.

The following year, the Crown Prince was the chief guest at India's Republic Day parade. Again in 2018, PM Modi visited the country and was the chief guest at the sixth World Government Summit in Dubai. UAE is one the very few countries where PM Modi has visited twice. PM, a few weeks ago, was honoured with the highest civilian award - The Zayed Medal- of the country.&nbsp;

Earlier this year, in a first, UAE invited India as a guest of honour at the organisation of Islamic cooperation foreign ministers meet despite reservations from Pakistan.

More than 3 million Indians have made UAE their home and there are approximately 1,000 direct flights per week between various destinations of India and the UAE.

The foundation stone-laying ceremony (Shilanyas Vidhi) of the first traditional Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi being built in Abu Dhabi, UAE will take place on April 20.

The foundation stone-laying ceremony (Shilanyas Vidhi) of the first traditional Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi being built in Abu Dhabi, UAE will take place on April 20. The foreign minister of UAE, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of tolerance, Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan and Indian envoy to UAE Navdeep Suri will be present on the occasion. Mahant Swami Maharaj, the sixth spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and the spiritual head of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, will also preside over the foundation stone laying ceremony of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the ground-breaking ceremony of a temple being constructed in Abu Dhabi through live feed and unveiled a replica of the temple complex in Dubai in February last year during his visit to the country. Speaking at the ceremony back then the PM said, “The first traditional temple in Abu Dhabi will act as a catalyst for the flourishment of humanitarian values and harmony between the two countries. The temple will become a medium for India’s identity.” The UAE government in 2015 had decided to allot a plot of land near Abu Dhabi for the construction of a temple during PM Modi's first visit to the west Asian country. Later in 2017, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan gifted a 13.7-acre plot of land at Abu Mureikheh, mid-way between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, to enable the building of the temple. Additional 13 acres was given for parking. The Indian community is financing the project and RSP, a Singapore-based architectural practice, is the lead consultant and designer for the BAPS Hindu Mandir. The construction is expected to be completed by 2020. The construction of the temple comes even as UAE is becoming an international hub for many industries like aviation and media. among others. The crown prince is focusing on a "vision of tolerance and religious harmony". UAE itself is marking 2019 as the year of tolerance. The UAE-India ties in the last few years have grown manifold especially with a number of high-level visits. PM Modi first visited the country in August 2015 which was followed by the visit of Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in 2016. The following year, the Crown Prince was the chief guest at India's Republic Day parade. Again in 2018, PM Modi visited the country and was the chief guest at the sixth World Government Summit in Dubai. UAE is one the very few countries where PM Modi has visited twice. PM, a few weeks ago, was honoured with the highest civilian award - The Zayed Medal- of the country. Earlier this year, in a first, UAE invited India as a guest of honour at the organisation of Islamic cooperation foreign ministers meet despite reservations from Pakistan. More than 3 million Indians have made UAE their home and there are approximately 1,000 direct flights per week between various destinations of India and the UAE.

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Singapore's communications and Information Minister S Iswaran and priests flown in from India led some 10,000 devotees at a ceremony to re-sanctify a 148-year old Hindu temple here.

The ceremony that began at 9:15 am on Sunday, marked the start of a 48-day consecration process of the temple that underwent renovation for over four years at a cost of nearly SGD 4 million, The Straits Times reported today.

Maha Samprokshanam, as the ceremony is called, is organised every 12 to 15 years in Singapore's Hindu temples, many of which were built by Indian migrants over 100 years ago.

In the four-year process, the temple committee collaborated with artists and technical advisers to review and endorse ideas for the renovation.

The dome and the statues around it were clad in gold-plated copper, while decorative works on the pillars required two sculptors crafting them on site for over three years.

In the main hall, eight cement shrines were replaced with onyx sanctums. The stone, chosen for its durability, were sourced from India and tested at the National University of Singapore for authenticity and hardiness.&nbsp;

The Sri Krishna temple was established in 1870 in Waterloo Street, which was then known as Church Street.

The temple remains at its original site and was gazetted for conservation in June 2014.

Speaking to reporters after the event, Iswaran said the temple showed how Singaporeans shared one another's beliefs and culture, leading to a sense of community and mutual respect.

"One very interesting feature of this temple is the fact that it has appealed to Singaporeans of diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds," he said.

In the four-year process, the temple committee collaborated with artists and technical advisers

Singapore's communications and Information Minister S Iswaran and priests flown in from India led some 10,000 devotees at a ceremony to re-sanctify a 148-year old Hindu temple here. The ceremony that began at 9:15 am on Sunday, marked the start of a 48-day consecration process of the temple that underwent renovation for over four years at a cost of nearly SGD 4 million, The Straits Times reported today. Maha Samprokshanam, as the ceremony is called, is organised every 12 to 15 years in Singapore's Hindu temples, many of which were built by Indian migrants over 100 years ago. In the four-year process, the temple committee collaborated with artists and technical advisers to review and endorse ideas for the renovation. The dome and the statues around it were clad in gold-plated copper, while decorative works on the pillars required two sculptors crafting them on site for over three years. In the main hall, eight cement shrines were replaced with onyx sanctums. The stone, chosen for its durability, were sourced from India and tested at the National University of Singapore for authenticity and hardiness. The Sri Krishna temple was established in 1870 in Waterloo Street, which was then known as Church Street. The temple remains at its original site and was gazetted for conservation in June 2014. Speaking to reporters after the event, Iswaran said the temple showed how Singaporeans shared one another's beliefs and culture, leading to a sense of community and mutual respect. "One very interesting feature of this temple is the fact that it has appealed to Singaporeans of diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds," he said.

After renovation, Sri Krishna temple re-sanctified in Singapore

Communications and Information Minister S Iswaran and priests flown in from India led some 10,000 devotees at a ceremony to re-sanctify a 148-year old Hindu temple here. 
 
The ceremony that began at 9:15 am yesterday, marked the start of a 48-day consecration process of the temple that underwent renovation for over four years at a cost of nearly SGD 4 million, The Straits Times reported today. 
 
Maha Samprokshanam, as the ceremony is called, is organised every 12 to 15 years in Singapore's Hindu temples, many of which were built by Indian migrants over 100 years ago. 
 
In the four-year process, the temple committee collaborated with artists and technical advisers to review and endorse ideas for the renovation. 
 
The dome and the statues around it were clad in gold-plated copper, while decorative works on the pillars required two sculptors crafting them on site for over three years. 
 
In the main hall, eight cement shrines were replaced with onyx sanctums. The stone, chosen for its durability, were sourced from India and tested at the National University of Singapore for authenticity and hardiness. 
 
The Sri Krishnan Temple was established in 1870 in Waterloo Street, which was then known as Church Street.

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Speaking to reporters after the event, Mr Iswaran said the temple showed how Singaporeans shared one another's beliefs and culture, leading to a sense of community and mutual respect. 
 
"One very interesting feature of this temple is the fact that it has appealed to Singaporeans of diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds," he said.

Maha Samprokshanam, as the ceremony is called, is organised every 12 to 15 years in Singapore's Hindu temples, many of which were built by Indian migrants over 100 years ago

Communications and Information Minister S Iswaran and priests flown in from India led some 10,000 devotees at a ceremony to re-sanctify a 148-year old Hindu temple here. The ceremony that began at 9:15 am yesterday, marked the start of a 48-day consecration process of the temple that underwent renovation for over four years at a cost of nearly SGD 4 million, The Straits Times reported today. Maha Samprokshanam, as the ceremony is called, is organised every 12 to 15 years in Singapore's Hindu temples, many of which were built by Indian migrants over 100 years ago. In the four-year process, the temple committee collaborated with artists and technical advisers to review and endorse ideas for the renovation. The dome and the statues around it were clad in gold-plated copper, while decorative works on the pillars required two sculptors crafting them on site for over three years. In the main hall, eight cement shrines were replaced with onyx sanctums. The stone, chosen for its durability, were sourced from India and tested at the National University of Singapore for authenticity and hardiness. The Sri Krishnan Temple was established in 1870 in Waterloo Street, which was then known as Church Street. The temple remains at its original site and was gazetted for conservation in June 2014. Speaking to reporters after the event, Mr Iswaran said the temple showed how Singaporeans shared one another's beliefs and culture, leading to a sense of community and mutual respect. "One very interesting feature of this temple is the fact that it has appealed to Singaporeans of diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds," he said.

Singapore re-sanctifies 148-year-old Hindu temple

Narendra Modi will be the addressing Indian community in Abu Dhabi after he laying&nbsp;the foundation stone of a Hindu temple on Sunday. The event assumes significance as this will be the first Hindu temple in Gulf country.

The temple will be spread across the 55,00 of square meters of land.

After laying the foundation stone, Modi will address the live gathering&nbsp;of over 1500 Indians from Dubai Opera within &#39;The Opera District&#39;&nbsp;within Downtown Dubai. The event will live streamed at Dubai Opera auditorium.

Representatives of all major organizations and a number of Indian professionals have been invited to the ceremony.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Abu Dhabi from Palestine on Saturday evening. He earlier visited Abu Dhabi in&nbsp; 2015.&nbsp;

Expected to be completed by 2020, the temple will be hand-carved by Indian temple artisans and assembled in the UAE.&nbsp;

The temple will incorporate all aspects and features of a traditional Hindu temple as part of a fully functional, social, cultural and spiritual complex.

Modi on his two-day state visit in Abu Dhabi is expected to sign as many as 14 agreements related to strategic partnership, space technology, skills development, finance and defence cooperation and investments with his counterpart. 
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The temple will be spread across 55,00 of square meters of land

Narendra Modi will be the addressing Indian community in Abu Dhabi after he laying the foundation stone of a Hindu temple on Sunday. The event assumes significance as this will be the first Hindu temple in Gulf country. The temple will be spread across the 55,00 of square meters of land. After laying the foundation stone, Modi will address the live gathering of over 1500 Indians from Dubai Opera within 'The Opera District' within Downtown Dubai. The event will live streamed at Dubai Opera auditorium. Representatives of all major organizations and a number of Indian professionals have been invited to the ceremony. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Abu Dhabi from Palestine on Saturday evening. He earlier visited Abu Dhabi in 2015. Expected to be completed by 2020, the temple will be hand-carved by Indian temple artisans and assembled in the UAE. The temple will incorporate all aspects and features of a traditional Hindu temple as part of a fully functional, social, cultural and spiritual complex. Modi on his two-day state visit in Abu Dhabi is expected to sign as many as 14 agreements related to strategic partnership, space technology, skills development, finance and defence cooperation and investments with his counterpart.

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