BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Brooklyn Center is a Hindu temple rooted in the BAPS Swaminarayan tradition, where spiritual devotion is closely joined with public service. Shaped by the teachings of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and the leadership lineage that includes Shastriji Maharaj, Pramukh Swami Maharaj, and Mahant Swami Maharaj, the mandir reflects a longstanding belief that religious life should be active, disciplined, and service-oriented. As part of the wider BAPS tradition, it is connected to a culture of volunteerism and humanitarian engagement spanning health and wellness, education, environmental awareness, community empowerment, and disaster relief. In Brooklyn Center, the mandir represents both a place of worship and a local expression of a broader movement centered on devotion, collective care, and service to society.