France will open its first major Hindu temple, the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Bussy-Saint-Georges near Paris, with a 13-day Festival of Culture from September 2 to 14, 2026. The inauguration, blessed by His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, celebrates a temple crafted in India and assembled in France, drawing devotees worldwide and featuring traditional ceremonies, Vedic chants, and cultural programmes.
