Abu Dhabi Temple Unveils Dress Code Amid Public Opening

The Abu Dhabi Temple known as BAPS Hindu Temple that was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been opened for the public today. But the opening also welcomes few norms that includes the dress code.

The temple website issued a list of guidelines for the devotees visiting the temple that included the type of clothing a visitor must wear to visit the temple. Apart from clothing, there is a list of what is banned and rules for photography.

“Cover the area of the body between the neck, the elbow, and the ankles. Caps, t-shirts, and other clothing articles with offensive designs are not allowed. Do not wear translucent or tight-fitting clothing. Avoid clothing articles and accessories that make distracting noises or reflections,” the guidelines said.

Pets, outside food and drinks, as well as drones, are prohibited within the temple premises.

According to temple authorities, these guidelines are crucial “to maintain the serene atmosphere and ensure orderly management of our premises.”

The renowned landmark, Abu Dhabi’s first Hindu Temple, was constructed by the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) on a 27-acre plot in Abu Mureikhah, near Al Rahba, along the Dubai-Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Highway, at an estimated cost of ₹700 crore.

Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the architectural masterpiece on February 14, in a grand ceremony attended by nearly 5,000 individuals.

The temple has been made in the Nagara style of architecture, using sandstone and marble.

The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi stands as the largest in the Gulf region. In the UAE, which hosts a significant Indian workforce of at least 3.5 million in the Gulf, Dubai is home to three other Hindu temples.