France will receive its first major traditional Hindu temple, the BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Bussy-Saint-Georges, Paris, scheduled for inauguration in September. The opening will be celebrated with a 13-day Festival of Culture from September 2-14, 2026, blessed by Mahant Swami Maharaj. The temple, crafted in India and assembled in France, has drawn pride from the Indian diaspora and will host religious ceremonies and cultural programmes.
