Dubai’s Newest Hindu Temple to Open its Doors for Worshippers by Diwali Next Year

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DUBAI, UAE, January 25, 2021 (Live Mint): A majestic new Hindu temple with a distinct Arabian look is expected to open its doors for worshippers in Dubai by October next year during Diwali, according to media reports here. The new temple is being constructed by the BAPS Swaminarayan organization adjacent to the Guru Nanak Darbar in Jebel Ali, making the locality a multi-religious corridor in the city. According to a report in Khaleej Times in February last year, the 25,000 sq.ft. temple will be built at an estimated cost of US$20.4 million. The temple will be home to 11 Hindu Deities.