Guidelines

The Mandir is a house of God, open to all. All visitors are requested to abide by the following guidelines applicable in all areas of the Mandir.

Timings: Visiting Hours are 9 am – 12 pm and 4 pm – 6 pm daily. Guided tours for groups larger than 10 are available during these hours Monday thru Sunday.

Dress Code: Smart casual clothing. No shorts, miniskirts, sleeveless tops (spaghetti strap tops or tanks) allowed. Trousers are preferable.

Shoes: All visitors must remove their shoes when they enter the Mandir. Shoe racks are located within the complex.

Video and Photography: Strictly prohibited inside the Mandir. Photography may only be taken from the parking lot level on the side of the Mandir and from the reflection pond level in front of the Mandir.

Cell phones and Bluetooth devices: To maintain the spiritual and peaceful atmosphere, we request visitors to turn off their cell phones and Bluetooth devices during their visit inside the Mandir.

Parking: Free. There are ample parking spaces for cars around the site. Coach passengers are requested to unboard as directed by volunteers.

Smoking: Strictly prohibited on entire premises.

Food and drink: No food or drink is allowed on the premises. Please discard chewing gum prior to entering the Mandir complex.

Security: Please follow directions and signs for your personal security.

Conduct: Please refrain from touching the delicate carvings. To maintain the spiritual atmosphere, please observe silence inside Mandir.

Special needs: Elevator access and wheelchairs provided upon request.

Guided tour: During the tour, we request silence be maintained on the main floor of the Mandir. Please allow at least 45 minutes for an enjoyable visit

Entry: Free (Donations are welcome; make checks payable to BAPS.)

For question, please email info.atlanta@usa.baps.org
For further information on BAPS, visit www.swaminarayan.org.

BAPS Atlanta Mandir reserves the right to cancel, close or alter any visit to the Mandir premises without prior notice. Every effort will be made to avoid any inconvenience.