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BAPS Temple in Paris Marks Cultural Milestone for India and France

Published: 7 September 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the consecration of the BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir near Paris as a landmark moment in India-France cultural relations. Addressing the event via video message, he said the temple reflects India's civilisational values and strengthens cultural connections between the two nations.

Key Takeaways

The inauguration of France's first traditionally designed stone Hindu temple highlights India's growing cultural footprint abroad and is expected to deepen people-to-people ties between India and France.

Sources

DD India, Ommcom News