Swaminarayan Sampradaya
TraditionHinduism (movement)
Founded1801 AD
FollowersMillions
Script/LanguageGujarati/Sanskrit
About Swaminarayan Sampradaya
A Vaishnava Hindu tradition founded on the teachings of Swaminarayan in Gujarat. It emphasizes devotion, moral discipline, and service. Its organizations, including BAPS, have built large stone temples called mandirs across India and the diaspora, such as Akshardham in Delhi. Strong among Gujarati communities worldwide.
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