Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Mahant Swami Maharaj Honored for Community Building
Mahant Swami Maharaj, the leader of BAPS, got an award!
The 'Forum on Faith' gave it to him in New York.
The award is for making communities better all over the world.
His group, BAPS, helps people in many ways.
They build places for people to meet, like temples, and they help young people become leaders.
BAPS also helps with health, education, and even helps when there are disasters.
The award recognized their good work, which includes building many temples and helping people of all religions and backgrounds to come together.
The event brought together people from different groups to learn from each other.
Mahant Swami Maharaj received the 'Achievement in Building Better Communities' award.
The award was presented at the Forum on Faith in New York City.
The award recognizes his work with the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
BAPS initiatives include healthcare, education, and disaster relief.
BAPS operates over 1,800 centers globally, promoting unity and peace.
- Who
- Mahant Swami Maharaj, leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
- What
- Received the 'Achievement in Building Better Communities' award.
- When
- The award was presented at the Forum on Faith 2025.
- Where
- New York City.
- Why
- In recognition of global leadership in promoting harmony and community service.
- Award
- 'Achievement in Building Better Communities'
- Awarding Organization
- Forum on Faith
- Recipient
- Mahant Swami Maharaj
- Organization
- BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha
- Key Focus
- Nurturing harmony, strengthening families, and transforming society
- Event Location
- New York City