BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is a Hindu temple in Newport News, Virginia, shaped by the Swaminarayan spiritual tradition’s emphasis on devotion, discipline, and service. Rooted in teachings established by Bhagwan Swaminarayan and formalized by Shastriji Maharaj, the mandir presents spiritual life as inseparable from social responsibility. Guided by the broader BAPS tradition and inspired by leaders including Pramukh Swami Maharaj and Mahant Swami Maharaj, it reflects a longstanding commitment to community service through efforts connected to health and wellness, education, environmental awareness, community empowerment, and disaster relief.