Abu Dhabi’s BAPS Hindu Mandir Wins Prestigious MONDO-DR 2025 Award for Immersive AV Experience
Ashwini Gambo
Abu Dhabi’s BAPS Hindu Mandir has been honored with the prestigious 2025 MONDO-DR Award in the ‘House of Worship’ category for its groundbreaking immersive experience titled ‘The Fairy Tale’. Often referred to as the "Oscars of the AV world", the MONDO-DR Awards recognize global excellence in audio-visual design and integration across entertainment venues, architectural icons, and cultural landmarks.
Presented annually by MONDO-DR Magazine, a leading international publication dedicated to cutting-edge AV technology in architectural and entertainment environments, the awards celebrate innovation, creativity, and technical excellence in AV installations.
The award-winning feature at the Mandir, ‘The Fairy Tale’, seamlessly blends spiritual storytelling with state-of-the-art AV technology, offering visitors a deeply engaging and multisensory experience. The recognition highlights the Mandir’s dual role as a spiritual sanctuary and a technological pioneer, showcasing how sacred spaces can embrace modern design without compromising tradition.
This achievement further cements the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi as not only a symbol of interfaith harmony and architectural grandeur, but also as a benchmark for immersive AV innovation in religious environments.
