BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Syracuse is a Hindu temple in North Syracuse rooted in the Swaminarayan tradition. Its identity centers on devotion, discipline, and service, reflecting a spiritual lineage established by Bhagwan Swaminarayan, formalized by Shastriji Maharaj, inspired by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, and guided today by Mahant Swami Maharaj. The mandir represents an approach to religious life that joins worship with compassion, moral action, and community care, emphasizing service as a core expression of faith. As part of the broader BAPS tradition, it is connected to humanitarian priorities such as health and wellness, education, environmental awareness, community empowerment, and disaster relief.