Help Preserve BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi
Your donation helps preserve BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi through documentation, conservation work, and community engagement. Every contribution counts.
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High-resolution photography and 3D scanning create a permanent digital record. If restoration is ever needed, we have the exact specifications.
Professional conservation work including structural repairs, surface cleaning, and preventive measures to stop further deterioration.
Educational workshops, local awareness campaigns, and sustainable tourism initiatives that benefit surrounding communities.
Cultural Heritage
The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi stands as a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Indic architectural traditions, particularly the Maru-Gurjara (Solanki) style that flourished in Gujarat and Rajasthan between the 10th and 13th centuries CE. Its construction consciously revived ancient *shilpashastra* principles, employing over two thousand master artisans (*shilpis*) in India who meticulously hand-carved the pink sandstone and Carrara marble. These intricately sculpted components were then transported and assembled in Abu Dhabi without the use of steel or iron, a remarkable feat mirroring the traditional dry-masonry techniques of historic Indian temples, thus establishing a unique 21st-century continuity of a millennia-old craft. Beyond its architectural revivalism, the Mandir's very genesis marks a pivotal historical moment in cross-cultural relations. The unprecedented gifting of land by the UAE leadership in 2015, followed by the auspicious *Shilanyas Vidhi* (foundation stone laying ceremony) in 2019, performed with ancient Vedic rituals, established a significant historical precedent for the open practice of Hindu dharma on such a grand scale in the Arabian Peninsula. This act transcended mere construction, symbolizing a profound historical shift towards interfaith harmony and mutual respect between Indic civilization and the Middle East, forging a new chapter in their long-standing cultural exchange.
Architectural Heritage
Built in the Nagara architecture style, Maru-Gurjara architecture style, Indo-Islamic architecture style, Vedic architecture style style, showcasing traditional construction methods and artistic craftsmanship.
Educational Resource
An important learning resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding our architectural heritage.
Local Benefits
Preservation efforts create opportunities for local communities through tourism, traditional skills, and cultural activities.
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- 1Direct impact on BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi preservation and conservation
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- 3100% transparency with detailed fund utilization reports
- 4Supports documentation, restoration, and community engagement
- 5Helps prevent deterioration of irreplaceable cultural heritage
- 6Enables future generations to experience this architectural marvel