Service is central to that mission. Alongside its international and independent partner, BAPS Charities, BAPS works through tens of thousands of volunteers who carry forward what it describes as a Spirit of Service. The emphasis is not abstract philanthropy, but practical acts that enrich both the lives of those served and the lives of those who serve.

In that sense, the temple is connected to a broader culture of volunteerism in which spiritual values are expressed through community care. That commitment is reflected in recent public-health and humanitarian efforts organized through BAPS Charities. Women’s health lectures focused on sleep health were held in communities including Cleveland, Munster, Shawnee, Calgary, and Winnipeg, extending awareness around an often-overlooked area of wellness.

A blood donation drive in Detroit collected 60 pints of blood, underscoring the group’s readiness to respond through direct, measurable forms of support. The larger picture is of a Hindu institution animated by devotion, organization, and collective service. Its roots in the Swaminarayan tradition, together with the ongoing example of Shastriji Maharaj and Pramukh Swami Maharaj, shape a model of religious life in which spiritual practice and community benefit are closely joined.