BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is a Hindu temple community rooted in the Swaminarayan tradition, where spiritual practice is closely linked with public service. Established within a lineage shaped by Bhagwan Swaminarayan, Shastriji Maharaj, Pramukh Swami Maharaj, and Mahant Swami Maharaj, the mandir emphasizes devotion, continuity, and responsibility to the wider community. Its identity extends beyond religious observance through a sustained culture of volunteer-led service and humanitarian engagement, including work in health and wellness, education, environmental awareness, community empowerment, and disaster relief.