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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the inauguration of BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabihas years of hard work and dreams of many are connected with the temple. The Prime Minister also said that the temple will be a symbol of unity and harmony.

"UAE has written a golden chapter. The inauguration of the temple has years of hard work and dreams of many are connected with the temple. Swaminarayan's blessings are also connected. This temple will be a symbol of unity and harmony. The role of the UAE government in the construction of the temple is commendable," he said.

The PM also said that a large number of devotees will visit the temple in the coming days and years.

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He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Meanwhile, PM Modi arrived in UAE on Tuesday on a two-day visit and talked about the BAPS temple at the 'Ahlan Modi' diaspora event held on Tuesday.

He thanked the UAE President for giving approval for the BAPS Hindu Mandir, saying that it reflects his love and respect for India and couldn't have been possible without his love and support.

"UAE, which till now was known for Burj Khalifa, Future Museum, Sheikh Zayed Mosque and other hi-tech buildings, has now added another cultural chapter to its identity. I am confident that a large number of devotees will come here in the coming times. This will also increase the number of people coming to UAE and people-to-people connections will also increase. On behalf of the entire India and millions of Indians living around the world, I express my heartfelt gratitude to President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the UAE Government," the Prime Minister said.

Notably, the Mandir, the first traditional Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates, sits on 27 acres of land that was generously gifted by the UAE leadership.The estimated cost of this magnificent construction, a testament to the devotion and commitment of the community, is Dh400 million.

(With ANI inputs)