Dubai: Jebel Ali temple welcomes 40,000 devotees on first day of New Year
The temple in Jebel Ali welcomed 40,000 devotees on the first day of the New Year reflecting a growing community engagement for spiritual observances.
Mohan Narasimhamurthy, Hindu Temple Dubai’s General Manager in Jebel Ali, revealed a noteworthy surge, with over 12,000 more devotees attending compared to the previous year.
Khaleej Times visited the new Jebel Ali temple a day after the Shiva temple in Bur Dubai moved there, exploring how this transition symbolises hope for worshippers as they greet 2024.
“Last year we welcomed approximately 28,000 to 29,000 individuals. This year, there was a notable rise in footfall of devotees with the temple receiving an extra 10,000 to 12,000 people. It was a successful day as we managed to ensure the satisfaction of all the devotees.”
He explained every effort was made to handle different queues, such as the bachelor queue, family queues, and a larger family queue accommodating individuals aged 80 and above, persons with disabilities (PODs), pregnant women, and mothers with infants.
A newcomer, Ankur Singh said: “I am seeing this place for the first time. I decided to come here as the New Year has just started. It’s spacious, elegant, and has an amazing aura.”
