Embedded in the Parisian suburb of Bussy-Saint-Georges, the Mandir will be the first traditionally designed, purpose-built Hindu temple in France. It will serve as a place of worship, learning and celebration, while being an iconic addition to the architectural beauty and multicultural landscape of Paris.
Dedicated to the reverence of Bhagwan Swaminarayan as well as Hindu deities from across India, the Mandir will be open to people of all faiths and backgrounds to experience first-hand the colourful traditions, joyous ceremonies and profound wisdom of the world’s oldest living religion.
His Holiness
Yogiji Maharaj
Inspirer
BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, Europe
His Holiness
Pramukh Swami Maharaj
Visionary
BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir, Paris
His Holiness
Mahant Swami Maharaj
Creator
BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir, Paris
This Mandir in Paris will be the fruition of over five decades of prayer and spiritual endeavour by the enlightened gurus of the BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu fellowship.
Latest Update
See how the construction of the Mandir is coming along. From site meetings to the progress on structural elements such as the outer wall, the latest update below explores the advancements on-site, giving insights into the dedication, precision, and artistry that define this monumental project.
The journey so far...
7 July
1970
Yogiji Maharaj requests Pramukh Swami and Mahant Swami to sanctify the land of France on his behalf on a stopover at Le Bourget Airport in Paris, sharing his divine vision for peace and spirituality across Europe.
Pramukh Swami Maharaj showers flower petals from the skies blessing the land of Paris, reiterating Yogiji Maharaj’s vision for peace and spirituality to blossom across France.
4 May
1988
2 August
1995
A few days before inaugurating Europe’s first traditional Hindu mandir – Neasden Temple in London – Pramukh Swami Maharaj reveals a divine vision of building a Hindu temple in Paris.
Yann Dubosc, Mayor of Bussy-Saint-Georges, meets Mahant Swami Maharaj and confirms allocating a plot of land to BAPS on the multifaith Esplanade to build a Hindu place of worship.
16 October
2017
19 October
2021
Ishwarcharandas Swami performs a Vedic ceremony on behalf of Mahant Swami Maharaj to sanctify the site.
Anandswarupdas Swami, with the blessings of Mahant Swami Maharaj, and other senior swamis and dignitaries perform the foundation stone-laying ceremony.
3-4 September
2022
2022-
2023
Work continues on the mandir’s design and plans alongside stone testing and securing contractors for its construction.
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi meets BAPS representatives and members of the Project Team in Paris to learn about the mandir’s progress.
13 July
2023
19 April
2024
In Sarangpur, India, Mahant Swami Maharaj finalises plans for the new mandir and blesses the drawings by writing ‘Bénédictions’, the French word for blessings.
Construction commences on site with the drilling of the first foundation pile, marked by a traditional Hindu ceremony.
There are projects that mark a life. This mandir is one such project. In my time on earth as mayor, I will be able to tell my daughter that I have participated in the building of a remarkable place of worship!
Yann Dubosc
Mayor of Bussy-Saint-Georges
This mandir is going to be a national project and will be the only one of its kind in France. I am delighted to be at your side for this, and can’t wait for its inauguration.
Claudine Thomas
Senator of Seine-et-Marne Member of the Social Affairs Commission
The mandir represents a significant symbol for both the Indian community in France and the French people, who warmly welcome it to the Seine-et-Marne area.
Hadrien Ghomi
Deputy of the French National Assembly Vice-President of the France-India Friendship Group at the National Assembly
This magnificent temple will not only serve as a place of worship, but will be a living centre of learning, humanity, culture… and will shape a future of peace, harmony and coexistence.
His Excellency Jawed Ashraf
Ambassador of India to France and Monaco
We all feel extremely blessed to be a part of this historic project to build the first traditional Hindu temple in France. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Nahla Jajo-Legrand
Architectural Lead for BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir, Paris
Through this unique project, we invite visitors on a cultural journey where every space and every stone bears witness to the living art of construction, inherited from two great architectural traditions – India and France.
Andrew Hobson
Principal Architect of BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir, Paris
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