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INTERNATIONAL | A Temple in Paris
Inauguration of the Swaminarayan Mandir in Paris
A confluence of India’s ancient genius
and France’s modern engineering
A magnificent Swaminarayan hen temples are consecrated in different coun-
Mandir was inaugurated in tries, India’s ancient philosophy and human
Paris, the capital of France, on W values travel along with them. Indian thought
September 6, marking a new proclaims, “समानं मनः सह चित्तमेषाम्”—meaning, may our minds
milestone in the cultural ties be in harmony and our hearts united. Addressing the gath-
between India and France. ering, Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted that relations
With the blessings of revered between India and France have scaled new heights in
saints and distinguished recent years.
figures of the Sanatan Swaminarayan temples have always served as centers
tradition, the inauguration of service alongside devotion, and this temple, too, will
ceremony became a platform become a similar hub of the spirit of service. Prime Min-
embodying the spirit of ister Narendra Modi expressed his confidence that the
‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.’ message of Indian culture emanating from here would
During the temple’s benefit people across Europe. He added that whenever he
inauguration, Prime Minister finds time in the future, he will certainly make an effort to
Narendra Modi remarked that visit this temple.
this temple is ‘Made in India’ Scan the QR code to watch
and ‘Built in France’… PM Modi’s full program.
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