Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar visited the site of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, participating in a ceremony to place a brick in the construction of the temple which is scheduled to open in February 2024. The actor was accompanied by producer Vashu Bhagnani and businessman Jiten Doshi.More than 40,000 people have so far placed their bricks to help in the construction of the temple, which was envisioned by His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj in 1997.

At the temple site, Akshay Kumar and those accompanying him were given a tour by Swami Brahmaviharidas, exploring the design and architecture crafted entirely from pink Rajasthani stones and Italian marble.

The actor and the delegation were led into the ‘Rivers of Harmony’ exhibition, which offers a glimpse into the origins of the BAPS Hindu Mandir, which was envisioned through a prayer for harmony and peace by Pramukh Swami Maharaj in 1997.

Akshay Kumar was left awe-inspired when Swami unveiled the intricate carvings beneath each of the seven spires housing different deities. The carvings that wrap around the plinth of the temple depict the life story of the respective divinity, showcasing the craftsmanship and devotion that went into the construction.

Akshay Kumar shared deep gratitude for the generosity and vision of HH Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahayan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, and the continuous support of Honorable Narendra Modi the Prime Minister of India, in making this spiritual oasis of global harmony a reality in the United Arab Emirates.