Paris: The first-ever traditional Hindu mandir, the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in France will be inaugurated in the month of September, 2026 said Indian diaspora residing in the country. The temple is built with authentic & ancient Hindu temple architecture. The sandstones as well are sourced & carved in India, which are later taken to France and assembled. This resonates the cultural and civilisational legacy of India, coupled with deep cultural reverence shared in France for the Indian traditions. The event also marks a historic celebration for the Indian diaspora living across France.
A proud moment for the Indian diaspora!
France will inaugurate its first traditional Hindu temple this September. Crafted in India and assembled in France, the temple stands as a symbol of cultural heritage and the growing India-France friendship.#IndiaFrance #HinduTemple… pic.twitter.com/p1bzTzBPk5
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The BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir which will be inaugurated in the month of September will be thus a first-of-its-kind in Paris. Following the inauguration of the temple, a 15 day celebration will be held and the mandir is open to visitors from across the globe. Members of the Indian diaspora highlighted the opening of the temple as a symbol of growing cultural connection between India and France.
Speaking on the occasion, Bhavi Parekh, a member of the Indian community in France, expressed pride over the development and said that the temple represents the rich heritage and traditions of India. “The speciality of this temple is that it has been crafted in India and assembled in France. We are delighted to welcome everyone to visit this historic place of worship,” she further added. Representatives associated with the BAPS community stated that the temple has been built using specially sourced stones from India and transported to France for assembly.
The Indian community members also stated that following the inauguration of the temple, a series of cultural programmes and events will be held. Members of the global Hindu community are expected to take part in the festivities. The announcement regarding the inauguration of the mandir came during the visit of Prime minister Narendra Modi to France for the G7 Summit.
As PM Modi arrived in Paris for the Vivatech Summit he was warmly welcomed by the Indian diaspora. The Prime Minister also acknowledged and hailed the efforts of the Indian community in France in strengthening the cultural relations and people-to-people ties. The new Hindu Mandir in France is thus not just a temple, but will act as a cultural and spiritual representation of India in Europe. It will help to propagate India’s cultural, civilisational and spiritual essence across Europe and beyond.
