New York, Feb. 15 -- In a significant milestone for the Indian community in the Middle East, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday inaugurated Abu Dhabi's first Hindu Mandir, which is also the largest in the region.

Upon arrival at the grand temple complex built by the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), the Prime Minister was greeted by the members of the Indian community.

Spread over 27 acres and built at a cost of over Rs. 700 crores, the BAPS Hindu temple is also seen as a mark of the deepening ties between India and the United Arab Emirates.

"I consider the construction of BAPS temple here as a reflection of your love for India and your vision for the bright future of UAE. This would not have been po...