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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, San Jose, CA, USA
Mandir Address
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
1430.California Circle,
Milpitas, CA 95035 USA
Tel: (408) 263 2277
Mandir Location
Darshan Timing
Sacred Shrines Darshan
Monday-Friday
7 am - 11:00 am
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
4 pm - 5:45 pm
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Saturday-Sunday
7 am - 11:00 am
11:30 am - 5:45 pm
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Arti
Everyday: 7:00 am & 6:30 pm
Nilkanth Varni Abhishek
Monday-Friday
7:45 am - 10:45 am
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
4 pm - 5:45 pm
7 pm - 8:20 pm
Saturday-Sunday
7:45 am - 10:45 am
11:30 am - 5:45 pm
7 pm - 8:20 pm
Latest News
Shri Swaminarayan Jayanti & Ram Navami – Women’s Celebration
San Jose, 5 Apr 2026
Shri Swaminarayan Jayanti & Ram Navami Celebration 2026
San Jose, 28 Mar 2026
Kishore-Kishori Leadership Summit 2026
San Jose, 30 Jan 2026
Regional Karyakar Convention 2025
San Jose, 16 Jan 2026
Yogi Cup Tournament 2025-2026
San Jose, 20 Dec 2025
Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 104th Birthday Celebration by the Women's Wing
San Jose, 7 Dec 2025
Hindu Mandirs Participate in Unity Forum
San Jose, 15 Nov 2025
BAPS Campus Fellowship Diwali Celebration 2025
San Jose, 5 Nov 2025
Diwali & Annakut Celebration 2025
San Jose, 25 Oct 2025
Diwali at State Capitols: Celebrating Light, Service, and Community
San Jose, 14 Oct 2025
Upcoming Events
BAPS Charities Walk/Run 2026 (4 Events)
From Saturday May 30 to Saturday Jun 06
Murti Darshan
Major Centers
Atlanta
Chicago
Houston
Los Angeles
Robbinsville
Toronto
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◈ Interior Pages — 6 pages crawledBAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir - San Jose - Murti Darshan This site uses cookies. Read how we use them, in our privacy policy . I accept Site Map Contact Us Home BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, San Jose, CA, USA BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, San Jose, CA, USA Visitor Info Mandir info News Upcoming Events Murti Darshan Visitor Info Mandir info News Upcoming Events Murti Darshan Daily Darshan 16 Dec 2024, Magshar Vad Padvo Samvat 2081 Parabrahma Bhagwan Shri Swaminarayan and Aksharbrahma Shri Gunatitanand Swami © 1999-2026 Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha), Swaminarayan Aksharpith | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Feedback | BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha - Home This site uses cookies. Read how we use them, in our privacy policy . I accept ABOUT BAPS SPIRITUAL LIVING HUMANITARIAN SERVICES CULTURE AND HERITAGE DEVELOPING INDIVIDUALS VICHARAN (current) NEWS GLOBAL NETWORK INDIA NORTH AMERICA UK & EUROPE AFRICA ASIA PACIFIC MIDDLE EAST PUBLICATIONS QUICK LINKS DAILY SATSANG LATEST UPDATES CALENDAR & FESTIVALS ENLIGHTENING ESSAYS સત્સંગ લેખમાળા SATSANG SABHA SATSANG EXAMS AUDIOS VIDEOS PRAYER DOWNLOADS FAQS GLOSSARY ABOUT US SPIRITUAL LIVING HUMANITARIAN SERVICES CULTURE AND HERITAGE DEVELOPING INDIVIDUALS VICHARAN NEWS GLOBAL NETWORK INDIA NORTH AMERICA UK & EUROPE AFRICA ASIA PACIFIC MIDDLE EAST PUBLICATIONS BOOKS AUDIO VIDEO MAGAZINES QUICK LINKS DAILY SATSANG LATEST UPDATES CALENDAR & FESTIVALS ENLIGHTENING ESSAYS સત્સંગ લેખમાળા SATSANG SABHA SATSANG EXAMS Audios Videos PRAYER DOWNLOADS FAQS GLOSSARY Daily Satsang May 13, 2026 Vaishakh Vad Ekadashi Samvat 2082 Latest Updates News : Chandan Adornments of Murtis 2026, India Vicharan : 12 May 2026, Sarangpur, India News : Shri Swaminarayan Jayanti & Shri Rama Navmi Mahila Celebrations, UK & Europe Enlightening Essays : Glory and Need of Guru Gujarati Essays : દિવ્ય દૃષ્ટિનાં દાન... લેખ-૪ News : U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions Welcomed At BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, Ahmedabad, India BAPS Charities Updates Health Lecture on Sleep & Heart Health in Fresno, CA Health Lecture on Sleep & Heart Health in Winnipeg, MB Vicharan: 12 May 2026 Upcoming Vicharan Up To 23 Jul 2026 BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha is a spiritual, volunteer-driven fellowship dedicated to improving society through individual growth by fostering the Hindu values of faith, service and global harmony. WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO WHAT PEOPLE SAY ACTIVITIES DONATION Founder and Successors BHAGWAN SWAMINARAYAN GUNATITANAND SWAMI BHAGATJI MAHARAJ SHASTRIJI MAHARAJ YOGIJI MAHARAJ PRAMUKH SWAMI MAHARAJ MAHANT SWAMI MAHARAJ BAPS Global Network AKSHARDHAM, NEW DELHI AKSHARDHAM, GUJARAT AKSHARDHAM, NORTH AMERICA ABU DHABI ATLANTA CHICAGO HOUSTON LONDON LOS ANGELES NAIROBI ROBBINSVILLE SYDNEY TORONTO Other Sites BAPS Charities Updates Health Lecture on Sleep & Heart Health in Fresno, CA test Wednesday, May 13, 2026 12:06:23 AM Health Lecture on Sleep & Heart Health in Winnipeg, MB test Wednesday, May 13, 2026 12:00:08 AM Connect with BAPS Download AUDIO BOOKS WALLPAPERS APPS © 1999-2026 Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha), Swaminarayan Aksharpith | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Feedback | BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir - San Jose - Upcoming Events This site uses cookies. Read how we use them, in our privacy policy . I accept Site Map Contact Us Home BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, San Jose, CA, USA BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, San Jose, CA, USA Visitor Info Mandir info News Upcoming Events Murti Darshan Visitor Info Mandir info News Upcoming Events Murti Darshan Upcoming Events BAPS Charities Walk/Run 2026 (4 Events) From Saturday, May 30 to Saturday, June 06 Join us for the BAPS Charities Walk/Run 2026 and embrace the spirit of service while walking for your community. For more than 25 years, this annual event has brought communities together to support meaningful causes. Participants help raise funds for BAPS Charities' five focus areas-Health Awareness, Educational Services, Humanitarian Relief, Environmental Protection, and Community Empowerment-as well as 90+ local beneficiaries, including first responders, schools, food banks, and healthcare institutions. This year we will have four walkathon events in Milpitas, Tracy, Dublin, and San Jose. Please register for the walk that is closest to you. Register here - https://walk2026.na.bapscharities.org/sfbay More than just a walk, it's an opportunity to unite for a healthier community and experience the joy of serving others. Join us and make every step count! Latest News Shri Swaminarayan Jayanti & Ram Navami – Women’s Celebration San Jose, 5 Apr 2026 Shri Swaminarayan Jayanti & Ram Navami Celebration 2026 San Jose, 28 Mar 2026 Kishore-Kishori Leadership Summit 2026 San Jose, 30 Jan 2026 Regional Karyakar Convention 2025 San Jose, 16 Jan 2026 Yogi Cup Tournament 2025-2026 San Jose, 20 Dec 2025 Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 104th Birthday Celebration by the Women's Wing San Jose, 7 Dec 2025 © 1999-2026 Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha), Swaminarayan Aksharpith | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Feedback | BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir - San Jose - HarimandirVisitor final v2 This site uses cookies. Read how we use them, in our privacy policy . I accept Site Map Contact Us Home BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, San Jose, CA, USA BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, San Jose, CA, USA Visitor Info Mandir info News Upcoming Events Murti Darshan Visitor Info Mandir info News Upcoming Events Murti Darshan Visitor Information Driving Directions Visiting Hours From San Francisco: Take US-101 SOUTH toward San Jose Take Alviso/Milpitas Exit onto CA-237 East Take left exit onto I-880 North On I-880 North, take Exit # 10 / Dixon Landing Road and go right on Dixon Landing Road East Turn RIGHT on California Circle Mandir is on left at 1430 California Circle From San Jose: Take I-880 NORTH toward Oakland On I-880 North, take Exit # 10 / Dixon Landing Road and go right on Dixon Landing Road East Turn RIGHT on California Circle Mandir is on left at 1430 California Circle From Oakland: Take I-880 SOUTH toward San Jose Take Exit # 10 / Dixon Landing Road and turn left on Dixon Landing Road Turn RIGHT on California Circle Mandir is on left at 1430 California Circle From Pleasanton: Take I-680 SOUTH toward San Jose Take Mission Blvd/CA-262/I-880 exit toward Mission Blvd West On Mission Blvd, take left ramp onto I-880 SOUTH toward San Jose Take Exit # 10 / Dixon Landing Road and turn left on Dixon Landing Road Turn RIGHT on California Circle Mandir is on left at 1430 California Circle The Mandir is open to the public daily throughout the year, including all bank and federal holidays. Mandir Visiting Timings Timings Darshan Monday-Friday 7 am - 11:00 am, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm, 4 pm - 5:45 pm & 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Saturday-Sunday 7 am - 11:00 am, 11:30 am - 5:45 pm & 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Arti Everyday: 7:00 am & 6:30 pm Nilkanth Varni Abhishek Monday-Friday 7:45 am - 10:45 am, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm, 4 pm - 5:45 pm & 7 pm - 8:20 pm Saturday-Sunday 7:45 am - 10:45 am, 11:30 am - 5:45 pm & 7 pm - 8:20 pm Weekly Assemblies: Sunday Bal Sabha 4:30 pm - 6 pm Balika Sabha 4:30 pm - 6 pm Kishore Sabha 12 pm - 1:30 pm Kishori Sabha 12 pm - 1:30 pm Yuvak Sabha 2:30 pm - 4 pm Yuvati Sabha 2:30 pm - 4 pm Mahila Sabha 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm Satsang Sabha 4 pm - 6:30 pm Bal Gujarati Classes 3 pm - 4 pm Balika Gujarati Classes 2 pm - 3 pm Bal Music Classes (Keyboard /Tabla) 2 pm - 2:45 pm Balika Music Classes (Keyboard) 3:15 pm - 4 pm Mandir Location Latest News Shri Swaminarayan Jayanti & Ram Navami – Women’s Celebration San Jose, 5 Apr 2026 Shri Swaminarayan Jayanti & Ram Navami Celebration 2026 San Jose, 28 Mar 2026 Kishore-Kishori Leadership Summit 2026 San Jose, 30 Jan 2026 Regional Karyakar Convention 2025 San Jose, 16 Jan 2026 Yogi Cup Tournament 2025-2026 San Jose, 20 Dec 2025 Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 104th Birthday Celebration by the Women's Wing San Jose, 7 Dec 2025 © 1999-2026 Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha), Swaminarayan Aksharpith | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Feedback | BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir - San Jose - News This site uses cookies. Read how we use them, in our privacy policy . I accept Site Map Contact Us Home BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, San Jose, CA, USA BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, San Jose, CA, USA Visitor Info Mandir info News Upcoming Events Murti Darshan Visitor Info Mandir info News Upcoming Events Murti Darshan News Page 1 of 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 > >> View All Shri Swaminarayan Jayanti & Ram Navami – Women’s Celebration San Jose, CA, USA, 5 Apr 2026 The women of BAPS celebrated Shri Swaminarayan Jayanti and Ram Navami with a vibrant cultural program honoring the birth anniversaries of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and Bhagwan Ram, reflecting devotion, unity, and rich spiritual traditions. Shri Swaminarayan Jayanti & Ram Navami Celebration 2026 San Jose, CA, USA, 28 Mar 2026 Devotees celebrated the birth anniversaries of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and Bhagwan Shri Ram with devotion, honoring their divine lives and teachings. Kishore-Kishori Leadership Summit 2026 San Jose, CA, USA, 30 Jan 2026 The Leadership Summit, held at more than 50 centers across North America, brought together students, parents, and professionals to guide students on their careers and the wide range of pathways ahead. Regional Karyakar Convention 2025 San Jose, CA, USA, 16 Jan 2026 BAPS volunteers attended the Regional Karyakar Convention to strengthen unity, collaboration, receive guidance, and align on strategies for upcoming initiatives. Yogi Cup Tournament 2025-2026 San Jose, CA, USA, 20 Dec 2025 The BAPS Yogi Cup Tournament, an annual sports event, brought together youths ages 14–22 to compete within their respective regions. It promoted the messages of Samp, Suradbhav, and Ekta, helping unite participants through teamwork and camaraderie. Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 104th Birthday Celebration by the Women's Wing San Jose, CA, USA, 7 Dec 2025 Women devotees across North America gathered with devotion and unity to celebrate the birth anniversary of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, reflecting on his life through the lens of the qualities of Aksharbrahma described by Bhagwan Swaminarayan in the Vachanamrut. Hindu Mandirs Participate in Unity Forum San Jose, CA, USA, 15 Nov 2025 BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, San Jose, hosted a Unity Forum welcoming leaders from over 35 faith-based and community organizations to discuss Dhārmik values, mentorship, and collaboration to strengthen Hindu youth. BAPS Campus Fellowship Diwali Celebration 2025 San Jose, CA, USA, 5 Nov 2025 BAPS Campus Fellowships across North America hosted Annual Diwali Celebrations on university campuses, bringing students together to connect with the festival’s traditions, values, and cultural spirit. Diwali & Annakut Celebration 2025 San Jose, CA, USA, 25 Oct 2025 Diwali and Annakut celebrations were held with great joy, highlighting the theme of unity and bringing communities together to honor shared values, cultural heritage, and spiritual reflection. Diwali at State Capitols: Celebrating Light, Service, and Community San Jose, CA, USA, 14 Oct 2025 Diwali was celebrated at multiple State Capitols, where lawmakers and community members joined in honoring the Hindu Festival of Lights. Page 1 of 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 > >> Upcoming Events BAPS Charities Walk/Run 2026 (4 Events) From Saturday May 30 to Saturday Jun 06 BAPS Global News Chandan Adornments of Murtis 2026 Ahmedabad, 4 May 2026 Chandan Adornments of Murtis 2026 Anand, 4 May 2026 Chandan Adornments of Murtis 2026 Atladara (Vadodara), 4 May 2026 Chandan Adornments of Murtis 2026 Bengaluru, 4 May 2026 Chandan Adornments of Murtis 2026 Bhavnagar, 4 May 2026 Chandan Adornments of Murtis 2026 Bodeli, 4 May 2026 © 1999-2026 Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha), Swaminarayan Aksharpith | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Feedback | BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir - San Jose - Mandir info This site uses cookies. Read how we use them, in our privacy policy . I accept Site Map Contact Us Home BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, San Jose, CA, USA BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, San Jose, CA, USA Visitor Info Mandir info News Upcoming Events Murti Darshan Visitor Info Mandir info News Upcoming Events Murti Darshan Mandir Information A Mandir is a sacred Hindu place of worship. It represents the earthly home of Bhagwan, a sacred space devotees visit to connect with the divine, seek spiritual growth, quiet the mind, and find community. Mandirs represent a Vedic tradition of building, maintaining, and preserving physical spaces to uphold Hinduism's ancient philosophy and values. They are vibrant hubs of spiritual activity, architectural beauty, and cultural heritage. The rituals and traditions celebrated at mandirs connect individuals to their families, communities, and Bhagwan. Mandirs also enable the legacy of Hinduism’s oldest teachings to be shared with future generations. The main attractions of a Mandir are the sanctums, where murtis or images of the deity are enshrined. Devotees come to mandirs to offer prayers before the murtis, and participate in puja, arti, darshan, and other worship rituals to seek blessings, guidance, or solace. The size of mandirs varies from small, simple shrines to elaborate stone edifices. BAPS mandirs are traditionally categorized as either 'shikharbaddha mandirs' or ‘hari mandirs’. Shikharbaddha mandirs are built largely of stone with signature ‘shikhars’ or pinnacles, and are adorned with intricate carvings and sculptures. Hari mandirs are built using modern materials such as steel, concrete, and cement. Another major distinction is that in shikharbaddha mandirs, the arti – the main worship ritual conducted in all mandirs – is performed five times daily, while in hari mandirs, the arti is performed twice daily. HH Mahant Swami Maharaj, the present spiritual leader and guru of BAPS, supports the establishment of mandirs as a means to cultivate peace within communities and connect individuals to Bhagwan. BAPS Swaminarayan mandirs nurture personal as well as collective worship through festivals, ceremonies, and cultural and spiritual assemblies. In addition to spiritual practices, BAPS mandirs teach arts, languages, music, and philosophy rooted in Hindu heritage. BAPS mandirs also organize walkathons, health fairs, blood drives, and other charitable efforts for local communities and causes. BAPS mandirs welcome people of all faiths and backgrounds, offering a space for contemplation, learning, and cultural exchange. Visiting a BAPS mandir provides an enriching experience, offering insights into Hindu spirituality, culture, and community amidst an atmosphere of tranquility and devotion. Mandir Murtis Parabrahma Bhagwan Shri Swaminarayan and Aksharbrahma Shri Gunatitanand Swami Bhagwan Shri Krishna and Shri Radhaji Shri Guru Parampara Bhagwan Shri Ram and Shri Sitaji Bhagwan Shri Shankar and Shri Parvatiji Shri Nilkanth Varni (Bhagwan Shri Swaminarayan) Mandir Address BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir 1430.California Circle, Milpitas, CA 95035 USA Tel: (408) 263 2277 Mandir Location © 1999-2026 Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha), Swaminarayan Aksharpith | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Feedback |
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