BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Dallas — Attraction in Irving

This mandir is a part of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, which is a is a socio-spiritual Hindu organization with its roots in the Vedas.Its universal work through a worldwide network of over 3,850 centers has received many national and international awards and affiliation with the United Nations.

It is a great place to learn about vedic hindu culture and about India. The mandir houses the deities and performing the nilkanth abhishek is a spiritual and divine experience. The murtis (sacred images) inside the mandir represent various divinities holy to Hindus. It is a must visit around Hindu festivals such as Diwali( falls around October-November) , Janmashtmi( falls August-September) and Ramnavmi(falls around March-April) where they have cultural programs that reflect the values behind these festivals. During Diwali, the exhibits and videos on Hinduism are meticulously planned. Apart from this they host fun activities for kids during Diwali and other festivals.

The mandir also hosts regular programs for children, young professionals, older men & older women. The people are friendly and will help you understand Hinduism and it's value systems. They also have a store that allows you to purchase books and artifacts on Hinduism and...

It’s a nice place to feed the serenity and take time for yourself at the abode of the Narayan the Hindu deity. If you have visited other BAPS temples across United States they have distinguishable architecture unlike the one at this location. This location we didn’t see a food canteen (Prashad) like others. I am not sure if it was closed temporarily due to COVID.

As soon as you enter, there men step to their left and women step to their right to leave their footwear and use separate doorway to enter the temple. There was less crowd here on Saturday so leaves it a bit more peaceful to offer your prayers. You could see the sculptures of lord Rama, goddess Sita, lord Krishna, Radha, narayana and so on. There is a small section to the right that explains the history and story of incarnation of swami narayan.

They do have a store right beside the temple where you can purchase traditional items, snacks,...

My visit to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Irving was a truly serene experience. The intricate architecture and immaculate surroundings create an atmosphere of tranquility and devotion.

The temple not only serves as a place of worship but also as a cultural and spiritual haven. The devotion to maintaining its pristine condition is evident throughout the complex. It's a must-visit for those seeking a peaceful retreat and an appreciation for stunning architectural beauty. Especially during Diwali it had a nice celebration with fireworks...