A significant chapter in the history of Hindu worship in Dubai unfolds as the 60-year-old Shiva temple in Bur Dubai prepares to move its services to a new location in Jebel Ali, starting from Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
Devotees were met with notices at all entrances of the Bur Dubai temple, confirming the shift to the new Hindu Temple in Jebel Ali. The notice stated, “This is to inform all our devotees with effect from Wednesday, January 3, 2024, this temple will be shifted to our new Hindu Temple, Jebel Ali.”
While the announcement is met with a touch of nostalgia and sentimentality, the temple committee members assure the community that they are in communication with relevant authorities and will provide further details promptly.
Punit Mehta, a devotee who has been visiting the temple since childhood, expressed his sentiments, saying, “It has been 20 years since I have been coming to the Bur Dubai temple, and the visits to this temple have been ingrained in my memory.”
Another devotee, Narendre, who resides in Al Qusais, shared a sense of sadness after reading the notification. “I come here often and spend time with a lot of other worshippers as well as the flower vendors, people selling idols, and many more. And they all became a part of my life,” said Narendre.
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The relocation marks the end of an era for the historic temple in Bur Dubai but opens up a new chapter in Jebel Ali, where devotees will continue their religious practices and build new memories. The transition signifies the growth and adaptability of Dubai’s diverse communities, fostering unity and cultural exchange.
