evidence: Incessant downpours and cold weather couldn’t deter the spirits of devotees who turned up in numbers for the region’s first ‘yagna for global harmony’ – a sacred ritual of making offerings into the fire, at the historic BAPS Hindu Mandir (temple) in Abu Dhabi. [...] Meanwhile, Upasana Thaker, who has come from Ahmedabad in the Indian state of Gujarat to volunteer during the ‘Festival of Harmony’, was beaming with pride and joy seeing a successful conclusion to the ceremony. "The rain was unexpected, but we quickly held a team meeting under the guidance of Pujya Brahmaviharidas Swami [BAPS Mandir project head]. He told us not to worry. And soon devotees surprised us by braving all odds to participate in full strength and make this ceremony a success." [...] The BAPS management has requested the general public to visit the temple from March. Entry is by prior registrations done through the official website or the ‘Festival of Harmony’ app.