Founders & Gurus
Who founded BAPS in 1907 after separating from the Vadtal Gadi.
Shastriji Maharaj
What does Asmita mean?
One's individual identity, Sense of Pride
This festival celebrates the birth of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.
Swaminarayan Jayanti
The central philosophy of BAPS worships Purushottam and Akshar.
Akshar-Purushottam Upasana
For more than 20 years, this BAPS event has united communities across North America to raise millions of dollars for local charities through sponsored walks
BAPS Walkathon
Who is the current spiritual leader of BAPS as of 2016
Mahant Swami Maharaj
Asmita encourages devotees to feel proud of belonging to this spiritual fellowship
Satsang
BAPS celebrates this festival with elaborate Annakut offerings.
Diwali
BAPS encourages this daily practice to connect with God.
personal puja
After a 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit ____, the BAPS Disaster Relief delivered 1.8 million hop meals over 45 days.
Gujarat, India
Who was born as Ghanshyam in Chhapaiya in 1781
Bhagwan Swaminarayan
Asmita inspires devotees to perform this selfless service in the mandir and community
Seva
This centennial celebration honored Pramukh Swami Maharaj in 2022.
PSM100
This value-based lifestyle is promoted by BAPS.
Satsang
Over how many centers does BAPS have?
5,000 centers
Who was the first spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.
Gunatitanand Swami
___ distracts us from our Asmita
Maya
A month-long celebration of devotion and service held annually.
Bhakti Parva
BAPS emphasizes this quality, meaning humility and service.
seva
In 2023, BAPS Charities provided critical emergency food and shelter relief after a catastrophic magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit this transcontinental country.
Turkey
who succeeded Yogiji Maharaj.
Pramukh Swami Maharaj
How can we strengthen our Asmita
Performing seva, Attending satsang sabhas, Doing daily puja and mala, Reading/listening to spiritual texts, Learning about Swaminarayan history and traditions, Practicing niyam-dharma, Remembering Bhagwan Swaminarayan and the Guru, Celebrating festivals and spiritual events, Listening to katha and vachanamrut discussions
This festival marks the spiritual bond between guru and disciple.
Guru Purnima
The five eternal entities in Swaminarayan philosophy include Jiva, Ishwar, Maya, Brahma, and this.
Parabrahma
These three iconic BAPS temples in different parts of the world inspire millions through devotion, culture, and spirituality.
BAPS Akshardham temples