BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Cherry Hill, New Jersey
State New Jersey
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is a place of worship and community center for followers of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha faith. 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.
Temple Information
Hours and darshan
The mandir is open for darshan (viewing of the deities) and worship with specific hours on weekdays and weekends:
- Monday – Saturday
7:00 am – 11:00 am
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
- Sunday
7:00 am – 11:00 am
12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Arti
- 7:00 am & 6:30 pm
Visitor information
- Dress code: Visitors are expected to dress modestly, with tops covering the shoulders, chest, and upper arms, and bottoms (shorts, skirts, or dresses) extending at least to the knees.
- Accessibility: The mandir features wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking, and restrooms.
- Food: Visitors can enjoy Indian food and snacks from vendors on-site.
Community activities
Beyond religious services, the mandir and its followers participate in various community-building and humanitarian services, including:
- Seva (selfless service): Programs related to health, education, and environmental awareness.
- Disaster relief: Providing aid during natural and man-made calamities.
- Cultural events: Celebrations and programs for Hindu festivals.
For individuals or families, no prior reservation is needed to visit the mandir. Group tours, however, require advance booking.
About the Cherry Hill mandir
The Cherry Hill mandir, like other BAPS “Hari Mandirs,” was built using modern materials like concrete and steel and serves as a local worship and community center for devotees. This is in contrast to the larger “shikharbaddha mandirs,” such as the one in Robbinsville, which are built primarily of stone
Contact Information
- Website: https://www.baps.org/Global-Network/North-America/CherryHill.aspx
- Phone: 856-751-7600
Temple Timings
- All Days
Morning – 7:00 am to 11:00 pm
Evening – 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm