Subhechcha Ganguly 
In a lavish ceremony on Tuesday, dignitaries from India and the United Arab Emirates formally inaugurated the Hindu temple in Dubai ahead of the Dussehra festival. On Wednesday, the public will be allowed access to the temple.
In 2020, the temple’s foundation was laid, satiating Hindus in the area’s ten-year demand. 16 deities’ idols have been installed in the temple. It has bells on the roof, elaborate pillars, and geometric patterns inspired by Hindu and Arabic art. Additionally, Shri Guru Granth Sahib has been installed at the temple. Nine religious buildings, including seven churches, the Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh Gurudwara, and a new Hindu temple, are currently located in Jebel Ali’s “worship village.” The temple was opened by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, by lighting a lantern in the ground-floor multipurpose hall of the temple.
Raju Shroff, a trustee for the temple, was quoted as saying by Gulf News on Monday: “We are hosting the official inaugural ceremony of the Hindu Temple Dubai tomorrow evening with the compassion of the Rulers of the UAE and the gracious cooperation of the Community Development Authority (CDA).”
The unusual architecture of the shrine is sure to draw tourists as well. It is situated on an 80,000 square foot plot of land. Additionally, it includes 105 brass bells installed in the upper prayer portion, nine brass kalashas or spires on the outer domes, a skylight from which a sizable pink lotus sculpture is hanging, and a sizable prayer hall that may be reserved for occasions.
Visitors are encouraged to reserve spaces on the temple website. After submitting their name, mobile number, email address, and the estimated number of visitors, visitors and devotees can reserve half-hour periods. A group of visitors is limited to four people. It is accessible to the public from 6 am to 8 pm, but guests must dress modestly.
