What is BAPS? Facts about the inauguration of Hindu temple in Dubai
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Inauguration ceremony
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the BAPS temple in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, on 14 February. The ministers and officials from the Dubai government will also be in attendance.
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BAPS
Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha is an organization dedicated to the worship of Lord Swaminarayan. The temple in Dubai has been built by this organization.
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Shastriji Maharaj
BAPS was founded by Shastriji Maharaj on 5 June 1907. He was a swami of the Swaminarayan Sampradaya.
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Pramukh Swami Maharaj
BAPS experienced significant growth under the guidance of Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
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Temples around the world
Since 1971, the organization has constructed numerous magnificent temples both within India and internationally.
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1700 temples
According to reports, BAPS has over 1700 temples worldwide. These temples are worshipping places of various Gods and Goddesses, along with Lord Swaminarayan.
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Lord Swaminarayan
Lord Swaminarayan was originally known as Sahajanand Swami. He was born in April 1781 on the auspicious day of Ram Navami. He was the founder of the Swaminarayan Sampradaya.