Bochasanwasi Shree Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha

BAPS

International religious sect with deep but ambiguous ties to the Sangh. (It has an independent structure, but significant “horizontal ties” with the Sangh.)

Alternate Name/Spelling

Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha

Strength of Linkage

Conclusive (1)

Active

Yes

Date of Founding

1907

Legal Status

Registered NGO

Address

Shri Aksharpurushottam Swaminarayan, Centre, Shahibaug, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380004, India

Macro Function

International

Founders

Shastri Maharaj

Sangh Linkage Criteria

0.5

Has co-hosted events with known Sangh affiliates

0.5

Has hosted speakers from the RSS or officials from formal Sangh Parivar at its events

0.5

Has received funds from Sangh sources