BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Tigard is a Hindu temple rooted in the Swaminarayan tradition, which unites devotion with public service. Shaped by the teachings of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and the leadership lineage of Shastriji Maharaj, Pramukh Swami Maharaj, and Mahant Swami Maharaj, the mandir reflects a spiritual framework in which prayer, discipline, compassion, and social responsibility are closely connected. Its identity emphasizes service as an expression of faith, alongside a sustained commitment to humanitarian efforts focused on health and wellness, education, environmental awareness, community empowerment, and disaster relief.