BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha

Bochasanwasi Shri
Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha

Established in 1907, the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) is a worldwide Hindu organization dedicated to the collective spiritual and social progress of society by promoting harmony between individuals, within families and amongst diverse communities.

Pictured right: His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj (1921-2016)

Pramukh Swami Maharaj
The Foundation

Our Values

Under the leadership of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj (1971-2016) and currently His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, BAPS North America continues to serve society, with a special emphasis on five values.

Family
Family
Service
Service
Culture
Culture
Spirituality
Spirituality
Youth Development
Youth Development
The Why

Our Beliefs

The members of BAPS are part of the Swaminarayan Sampraday—a Hindu Bhakti Sampraday founded by Bhagwan Swaminarayan.

Hindu Principles
Hindu Principles
Guru Parampara
Guru Parampara
Mahant Swami Maharaj
Mahant Swami Maharaj
BAPS Worldwide

Our Activities

BAPS has been serving in countries throughout the world, including India, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia and UAE.

BAPS Worldwide
BAPS Worldwide
BAPS North America
BAPS North America