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The BAPS Hindu temple, which was inaugurated by  Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Abu Dhabi last month, opened for the public on Friday. The official website of the temple also issued a series of guidelines regarding the type of clothes allowed and banned in the temple premises, as well as rules regarding photography. 

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, UAE’s first Hindu stone temple shared a stunning video of the temple and wrote,  "The wait is over! #AbuDhabiMandir is now open for all visitors and worshipers." It also mentioned that the temple would be open for visitors from 9 am to 8 pm on all days except Monday. 

According to the temple guidelines, pets are not allowed inside the temple premises and people are advised to cover the area of the body between the neck, elbow, and ankles. It also mentioned that drones are strictly prohibited inside the temple. 

"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. 

“These guidelines are necessary to be followed "to preserve the tranquil ambience and ensure the orderly management of our premises," the temple authorities said. 

About BAPS Hindu Temple: 

The temple was built by  Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) on a 27-acre site in Abu Mureikhah, near Al Rahba off the Dubai-Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Highway at a cost of nearly Rs  700 crore. The temple was inaugurated by PM Modi on February 14 in a grand ceremony which was attended by more than 5,000 people. 

The BAPS Hindu Temple is reportedly made in the Nagara style of architecture, using sandstone and marble. Located in Abu Dhabi, the temple is the largest in the Gulf. The UAE has three more Hindu temples in Dubai.