Paris is known for its iconic landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and more. However, the city is also home to an important Hindu religious place, the Kanapathy Temple. Actress Preity Zinta also visited the temple. Read on to know more!
Preity Zinta Visits Kanapathy Temple In Paris
Actress Preity Zinta shared glimpses of her recent visit to a temple in Paris on social media. In her caption, she said she visited the beautiful Indian temple on the last Monday of Sawan and felt overwhelmed by the last-minute plan. She wrote, “Who would have thought that I would end up going to the most beautiful Indian temple in Paris on the last Monday of Sawan. This last Minute plan overwhelmed me cuz I had a feeling that I was always meant to come here. Wow ! The divine and the universe work in unexpected ways.”
She visited the temple on Monday with her head covered in a dupatta. Preity folded her hands and prayed before the Shiva Linga. She also moved a diya-filled thali in a circular motion and later took prasad.
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Inside Paris’ Famous Hindu Temple
The Sivan Parvathi Temple, also known as Kanapathy Temple, is located in La Courneuve, Paris. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple was established in the late 1990s by a small group of Sri Lankan Hindus. Le Parisien reported that over the years, it has become a popular place of worship for Hindu devotees living in and around Paris.
The temple is known for its bright colours and unique design. As soon as you enter, you can see colourful statues of Lord Ganesha, Shri Krishna, and other deities at the gate. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has statues of several other gods. It was built with the idea that people should not be placed above the deities. Hence, the temple is located upstairs, and visitors reach it through a narrow staircase.
Next time you are in Paris, make sure you visit this beautiful Lord Shiva temple! Don’t forget to share your experience with us!
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Which temple Preity Zinta visited in Paris?
Preity Zinta visited the famous Kanapathy Temple in Paris.