BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Paris: New Cultural Landmark in India–France Relations
17 September 2026
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BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Paris: New Cultural Landmark in India–France Relations
Context
The BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Bussy-Saint-Georges near Paris was inaugurated on 6 September 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the inauguration through video conference and described the temple as a new milestone in India–France cultural relations. The mandir is the first traditional Hindu temple of its kind in France.
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BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Paris inaugurated Sept 2026 marks new milestone in India-France cultural relations and strengthens diplomatic ties through heritage.
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BAPS Swaminarayan MandirIndia-France relationscultural diplomacyHindu temple ParisBussy-Saint-Georgespeople-to-people tiescultural heritagesoft powerinterfaith dialoguediaspora institutions