Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first traditional BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Paris, France, on September 7, 2026, marking a significant milestone in bilateral cultural diplomacy.
The event, attended by thousands, highlighted the growing strategic and cultural partnership between India and France, which the PM described as having reached new heights.
This inauguration follows a series of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening the Indian diaspora's connection to their heritage while fostering deeper ties with the French government.