BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Mandir in Dothan, Alabama, is a Hindu temple within the BAPS Swaminarayan tradition, a spiritual lineage established by Bhagwan Swaminarayan and later formalized by Shastriji Maharaj. The mandir is grounded in devotion, disciplined values, and the belief that spiritual life and service to society are inseparable. Guided by the broader BAPS tradition and inspired by leaders including Pramukh Swami Maharaj and Mahant Swami Maharaj, it reflects a culture of humility, worship, volunteerism, compassion, and sustained community care.