BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in North Little Rock is a Hindu temple rooted in the Swaminarayan tradition, with a heritage shaped by devotion, service, and community responsibility. Established within a lineage founded by Bhagwan Swaminarayan, formalized by Shastriji Maharaj, and inspired by Pramukh Swami Maharaj under the guidance of Mahant Swami Maharaj, the mandir reflects a belief that spiritual life is inseparable from service to others. Alongside its broader tradition and its independent partner BAPS Charities, it emphasizes volunteerism and humanitarian efforts focused on health and wellness, education, environmental awareness, community empowerment, and disaster relief.