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. Shikharbadhha mandirs are built largely of stone and signature architectural pinnacles whereas hari mandirs are built using modern materials such as steel, concrete, cement. BAPS mandirs are traditionally categorized as either 'shikharbadhha mandirs' or ‘hari mandirs’. The size of mandirs vary from small, simple shrines to elaborate stone edifices. Mandirs ensure that the legacy of Hinduism's oldest teachings is shared with future generations for many years to come. The rituals and traditions celebrated at mandirs connect individuals to their families, communities, and to Bhagwan. Mandirs represent a Vedic tradition of building, maintaining, and preserving physical spaces to uphold the philosophy of Hinduism.

Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader and guru to BAPS, supports the establishment of mandirs as a means to cultivate peace within communities and connect individuals to Bhagwan. BAPS Swaminarayan mandirs serve to both foster and further personal and collective worship. Visitors and devotees come to mandir to offer prayers before the murtis, or sacred images, as well as to attend cultural classes and religious services known as sabhas. It represents the earthly home of Bhagwan, where one can visit to quiet the mind and experience spirituality. A Mandir is a sacred Hindu place of worship.

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