BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi in UAE

Address: P6 – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates Opened: 14 February 2024 Construction cost: 400 million dihrams Founder: Mahant Swami Maharaj Architectural style: Hindu temple architecture Deity: Swaminarayan, Radha Krishna, Rama-Sita, Shiva-Parvati, Jagannath, Venkateswara, Ayyappan Phone: +971 58 588 2277 Geographic coordinates: 24°36′59.4″N 54°43′54.7″E / 24.616500°N 54.731861°E Sect: BAPS Read more…

Did Brahma Marry His Daughter?

This question has been a source of debate for centuries, with interpretations varying across different Hindu texts and schools of thought. While some portrayals do depict a relationship between Brahma and Saraswati that could be interpreted as marital, it’s important to consider several factors: 1. Symbolic Interpretations: Many scholars argue Read more…

Why didn’t Ravana Ever Touch Sita?

The reasons why Ravana didn’t touch Sita, despite abducting her, are debated within Ramayana interpretations. Here are the popular explanations: 1. Curse A popular explanation within the Ramayana itself involves a curse upon Ravana. According to various versions, he either: Angered Nalakuvara, son of Kubera (Ravana’s stepbrother), by attempting to Read more…