BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is a Hindu temple in Scranton, Pennsylvania, grounded in the Swaminarayan spiritual tradition. Its identity combines devotional worship with a strong ethic of seva, or selfless service, reflecting a lineage established by Bhagwan Swaminarayan and later formalized by Shastriji Maharaj. Guided by this tradition and inspired by spiritual leaders including Pramukh Swami Maharaj and Mahant Swami Maharaj, the mandir supports a broader humanitarian mission focused on health and wellness, education, environmental awareness, community empowerment, and disaster relief.