BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir - Griffith, IN

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Griffith, IN, is a spiritual and community center serving the BAPS Swaminarayan fellowship and the wider Northwest Indiana area. As a Hindu house of worship (mandir), it offers a peaceful and sacred environment for devotion, meditation, and cultural enrichment. The mandir provides a hub for spiritual practices, cultural classes, and community engagement, inspired by the teachings of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. Visitors are welcomed to experience religious services like arti, attend festival celebrations, and explore the rich cultural offerings of the Swaminarayan tradition.

Key features

Diverse spiritual activities: Devotees participate in spiritual activities, including daily arti, weekly assemblies (satsangs), and the offering of blessed food (thal).

Vibrant community center: The mandir serves as a dynamic community hub, hosting cultural classes for children and youth, seminars for parents, and other community-building programs.

Major festival celebrations: The mandir hosts celebrations for major Hindu festivals, fostering a sense of community and cultural pride among the faithful.

Welcoming and inclusive environment: Like all BAPS centers, the mandir warmly welcomes visitors of all backgrounds to learn about Hindu spirituality and its values in a serene atmosphere of devotion and respect.

Humanitarian and charitable services: The BAPS organization globally, and its local centers, engage in a wide range of humanitarian activities, including health and wellness initiatives, education, and disaster relief.

Volunteer-driven efforts: The mandir relies on a strong network of volunteers who dedicate their time to service, embodying the BAPS philosophy of selfless service.