After 40-day closure, Abu Dhabi’s BAPS Temple set to reopen — What devotees need to do?

Advance registration required for visitors

The temple has advised devotees to register in advance through Mandir.ae/visit or via the BAPS Mandir mobile application before planning their visit.

“From Tuesday, 14 April, the BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi warmly welcomes all visitors once again,” the temple said in a post on Instagram.

Visiting hours announced

Devotees can visit the temple from Tuesday to Sunday between 9 am and 8 pm. The temple will remain closed on Mondays.

Message from temple leadership

Swami Brahmaviharidas, Head of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, said in a message that the temple community had continued to serve society “selflessly and spiritually with courage, compassion, and prayers” during the closure period.

“With God’s grace and prayers from millions, the BAPS Hindu Mandir through its saints and volunteers has served society selflessly and spiritually with courage, compassion, and prayers,” he said.

He further added that the temple represents a space of unity and peace: “The Mandir is our home in a nation where everyone feels at home. Safe and peaceful.”

Encouraging devotees to visit with faith and hope, he said: “Please come with all your faith, all your hopes and all your prayers for your families, your friends, our future and the able, stable and commendable leadership of the UAE and all the wise leaders of the world who believe in love, peace and harmony.”