BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Houston

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Houston is a Hindu temple in Stafford, Texas rooted in the Swaminarayan tradition established by Bhagwan Swaminarayan and later formalized by Shastriji Maharaj. Guided by a religious ethos that joins devotion with public service, the mandir emphasizes spiritual discipline alongside community care. Inspired by Pramukh Swami Maharaj and continued under Mahant Swami Maharaj, it reflects a tradition in which prayer, volunteerism, and civic responsibility are closely connected. Its broader service mission includes health and wellness, education, environmental awareness, community empowerment, and disaster relief, expressed through collective humanitarian efforts and longstanding values of service.