BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir - Scarborough, Ontario

Megha N.

I recently visited the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir on Birchmount, and it was such a beautiful experience! The temple is stunning, with intricate carvings and a serene, peaceful vibe that immediately puts you at ease. The architecture is just breathtaking- hand-carved marble and woodwork that reflect traditional Indian artistry.
Inside, the atmosphere is calm and welcoming. Highly recommend taking the time to visit and soak in the beauty!

Karthik K.

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Scarborough is a vibrant Hindu temple and community center that serves as a spiritual and cultural hub for devotees and visitors alike.

📍 Address & Contact

Address: 1840 Birchmount Road, Scarborough, ON M1P 2H7, Canada

Phone: (416) 321-2277

Website: baps.org/Scarborough

🕉️ Darshan & Arti Timings

Monday to Friday:

Darshan: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Arti: 7:00 AM & 7:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday:

Darshan: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Arti: 7:00 AM & 7:00 PM

🧒 Weekly Assemblies

Saturday Programs:

Bal Sabha (Children): 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Balika Sabha (Girls): 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Kishore Sabha (Teen Boys): 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Kishori Sabha (Teen Girls): 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Satsang Sabha (General Assembly): 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Gujarati Classes: Offered online for interested participants.

🛕 Deities Worshipped

The Mandir houses beautifully adorned murtis (sacred images) of:

Bhagwan Shri Swaminarayan & Aksharbrahma Shri Gunatitanand Swami

Bhagwan Shri Krishna & Shri Radhaji

Bhagwan Shri Ram, Shri Sitaji & Shri Hanumanji

Bhagwan Shri Shankar, Shri Parvatiji & Shri Ganeshji

The Guru Parampara (lineage of spiritual teachers)

🏛️ Community & Cultural Activities

Beyond daily worship, the Mandir is active in hosting:

Festivals like Diwali, Annakut, and Swaminarayan Jayanti

Youth development programs

Women's empowerment events

Charitable initiatives through BAPS Charities

🚗 Accessibility & Location

Conveniently located on Birchmount Road, the Mandir is easily accessible via public transit and offers ample parking for visitors.

Bus route:17

Sukh M.

A very peaceful mandir I have ever been too… The curtain opening time is little uncertain.
However, I always visited around 11:30am when they are open for darshan….
Only 30 seconds walk from bus 17 stop…

Nita H.

This is a beautiful, serene, great temple.
You can sit here and connect with God. No rushing, no pushing, not too crowded.
Take a maala, and say Jay Swaminarayan at each bead.
Take the holy water cup (already provided), and you can do Abhishek (pour holy water on statue).
It is cleansing of our soul.
You can take bus 17 from Warden Station (line 2).
Or you can walk from Ellesmere and Birchmount intersection. Many buses there.
If you are driving, plenty of parking space.
Take Prasad (God's blessings, offering).
They even gave us a calendar for year 2025.
What a blessed start looking forward to 2025
Jay Swaminarayan

Roohani N.

The temple is smaller than the one in Etobicoke but very clean and beautifully maintained. I am not a regular, but they welcomed me warmly. The idols of gods are stunning. Pious environment with vegetarian snacks available. Good community experience. There are specific timings for visiting, closed for few hours in the afternoon. Recommended to check before visiting as they are open for whole day on festivals.

Mallika V.

very peaceful and inside the mandir, there are a lot of places so we can sit here and connect with god

Very nice architecture and very positive vibes to our soul #temples #bapsshreeswaminarayanmandir #scarbrough #toronto

Marissa M.

So peaceful and quiet. I’ve been to a lot of mandirs in Scarborough. This is definitely my favourite.

Yuvrajsinh G.

"The mandir is a peaceful heaven. The serene atmosphere and beautiful architecture make it a perfect place for quiet reflection and spiritual solace.