BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Albany is a Hindu temple in the Swaminarayan tradition that brings together devotion, worship, and service to others. Rooted in a lineage established by Bhagwan Swaminarayan, formalized by Shastriji Maharaj, inspired by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, and guided today by Mahant Swami Maharaj, the mandir reflects a religious vision that connects spiritual practice with social responsibility. As part of the broader BAPS tradition, it represents a community shaped by the "Spirit of Service," with engagement in humanitarian efforts such as health and wellness, education, environmental awareness, community empowerment, and disaster relief.