Visitors and devotees come to the mandir to offer prayers before the murtis, or sacred images, as well as to attend religious services and cultural classes known as Sabhas. Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader and guru of BAPS, supports the establishment of mandirs as a means to cultivate peace within communities and connect individuals to Bhagwan. Mandirs represent a Vedic tradition of building, maintaining, and preserving physical spaces to uphold the philosophy of Hinduism. The traditions and rituals celebrated at mandirs connect individuals to their families, communities, and to Bhagwan. Mandirs ensure that the legacy of Hinduism’s oldest teachings is shared with future generations for many years to come. The size of mandirs varies from small, simple shrines to elaborate stone edifices.
BAPS mandirs are traditionally categorized as either ‘Shikharbadhha mandirs’ or ‘hari mandirs’. Shikharbadhha mandirs are built largely of stone and signature architectural pinnacles whereas hari mandirs are built using modern materials such as steel, concrete, and cement. Another major distinction is that in Shikharbadhha mandirs, the aarti is performed five times daily, while in hari mandirs, the aarti is performed twice daily. In addition to spiritual practice, BAPS mandirs teach the arts, language, music, and philosophy that are the roots of Hindu heritage. BAPS mandirs also host various charitable efforts for local communities throughout the year such as walkathons, health fairs, blood drives, and more.
The Mandir is open to the public day-to-day throughout the year, consisting of all financial institutions and government vacations.
Memphis BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Darshan Timings:
Monday to Friday:
Morning: 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Evening: 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Saturday-Sunday:
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Arti:
7:00 AM and 7:00 PM (Summer) and 6:30 PM (Winter)
Weekly Assemblies:
| Sunday | |
|---|---|
| Bal Sabha | 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Balika Sabha | 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Kishore Sabha | 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Kishori Sabha | 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Satsang Sabha | 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
Memphis BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Address:
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
4790 American Way,
Memphis, TN 38118 USA
Tel: (901) 794 0343
Fax: (901) 7940365
Driving Directions:
From Nashville, TN:
I-40 W and head toward Memphis
Take the I-240 W exit 10A to Jackson Miss
Take the Perkins Rd exit 18
Turn left at S Perkins Road
Turn left at American Way Mandir is on your left-hand side, just behind First Tennessee Bank
From Littlerock, AR:
Take the I-40 E exit 143B to Memphis
Continue on I-55 S
Take the I-55 S ramp to Jackson Miss
Continue on I-240 E toward Nashville
Take the Perkins Rd exit 18
Take the Perkins Rd South ramp
Bear right at S Perkins Road
Turn left at American Way Mandir is on your left-hand side just behind First Tennessee Bank
From Jackson, MS:
I-55 N to Grenada/Memphis
Take the I-240 E exit 6A to Nashville – go 6.8 mi 6.8 mi
Take the Perkins Rd South ramp
Bear right at S Perkins Rd
Turn left at American Way Mandir is on your left-hand side just behind First Tennessee Bank