Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, known as BAPS, is a sect of Hinduism that follows the teachings of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, a Hindu leader born in the 18th century.

The ritual instills the divine presence within the golden sacred image (statue) of BAPS Founder Bhagwan Swaminarayan, said Darshan Patel, a BAPS volunteer. U.S. Rep. Andy Kim of New Jersey’s 3rd ...

BAPS stands for Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, a congregation named after Bhagwan Swaminarayan, an Indian religious leader of the late 1700s. The denomination ...

CHINO HILLS, CA – Devotees across North America gathered at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandirs to celebrate the birth anniversaries of Lord Rama and Bhagwan Shri Swaminarayan. The festivities ...

BAPS Public Affairs account posted on X that ... Sanstha is a socio-spiritual Hindu faith established by Bhagwan Swaminarayan in the early 20th century, according to the faith's website.

The BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha is set to host a vibrant ... assessing their relationship with Bhagwan over the past year. The day culminates in a special ceremony known as Chopda Pujan, where ...

Authorities are searching for the two alleged vandals who were caught on camera as they vandalized the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir temple in Chino Hills early Saturday. Footage shows the ...

BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham is a 100-acre Hindu temple complex in New Delhi, India. It aims to showcase Hinduism's ancient art, culture and spiritual heritage. Since its opening in November 2005 ...

The world-renowned BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi celebrated ... united in devotion to Lord Ram and Bhagwan Swaminarayan. This spiritual gathering served as a beacon of peace, unity, and eternal ...