Abu Dhabi, Feb. 1 -- The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, the first traditional Hindu stone temple in the Middle East, is set to celebrate its first 'Patotsav' - a sacred ritual - to mark the anniversary on Sunday, February 2.

The anniversary festivities will kick off with Patotsav rituals at 5:30 am, including prayers for all seven deities, under the guidance of Mahant Swami Maharaj and Brahmaviharidas Swami.

The two-hour ceremony will be followed by cultural performances from 5 pm to 8 pm, showcasing devotional songs, classical dance, and storytelling sessions that celebrate India's cultural heritage.

The anniversary celebrations will culminate in a 'Day of Gratitude' ceremony on ...