Jee Shah, president of the International Cricket Council (ICC), paid a memorable visit for the BAPS Hindu Temple at Abu Dhabi at the first hand carved traditional Balua Patthar Temple of the region. Directed by the head of the temple, Pujya Brahmavihari Swami, Shah was transferred deeply by the complex craftsmanship of the temple, the spiritual atmosphere and its role in the UAE capital as a beach of religious harmony. He described the temple as a “essence of harmony” and a message that resonates with the world “now more than ever.”TL; Dr:
- Jai Shah,
ICC President Abu Dhabi visited the prestigious Bap Hindu Temple, praising the message of his architecture and unity. - The temple stands as the first traditional hand carved Hindu temple of West Asia, symbolizing
cultural diversity And religious co -existence in the United Arab Emirates. - Shah highlighted the temple as a source of social unity, spiritual harmony and inspiration for both leaders and communities.
Bapps Hindu Temple Abu Dhabi
The Bap Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi is a monumental structure and the first traditional stone built in the Middle East is Hindu Temple. Its construction has been assembled by hand -carved pink sandstone from Rajasthan and skilled artisans without the use of white marble, steel or concrete from Italy. Standing 27 acres of land and 108 feet long, the temple showed the Emirates of UAE, complex domes and seven towers of more than 25,000 carved stone pieces. The temple complex is a center for prayer, cultural programs, studies and community outreach, which reflects a mixture of Arabs and Indian architectural traditions.Commissioned in 2019 and inaugurated in 2024, the temple fulfills the spiritual need of Indian migrants in the United Arab Emirates and symbolizes the values of the country’s tolerance, harmony and interfath understanding. It has quickly become a milestone for cultural tourism and social harmony in Abu Dhabi.
Importance of travel
During his directed tour, J Shah and ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta not only discovered the stunning architecture of the temple, but also learned about its intentions as a place to promote global harmony. Shah expressed his praise for the role of the temple in his incarnation of “to radish harmony and devotion from every corner” and in his incarnation of timeless humanity. The visit underlined the ICC’s commitment to join various communities and promote messages of co -existence beyond the world of sports.The BAPS temple leadership shared that the journey was a “leadership and heritage meeting”, which strengthens the status of Abu Dhabi as a global center of cultural and religious diversity.
About Jai Shah
Born in 1988, J Shah took over as the President of the ICC in December 2024, which was after a prestigious tenure as the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President. His role in expanding cricket globally is known for his role, including the return of the game in the Olympic and Gender Pay Equity Initiative, Shah is a prominent person in the development of international sports regime. His leadership is focused on increasing inclusion, global cooperation, and community engagement and both within and beyond the cricketing field.The journey of J Shah of BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi highlights the increasing role of cultural and spiritual sites in promoting global unity and dialogue. The temple stands as a powerful example to the UAE’s commitment to tolerance and the Indian migrant contribution to the social fabric of the country. As Shah said, such “messages of harmony and unity” are more important than ever in a rapidly changing world.
