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What are BAPS's beliefs?
BAPS, or Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, is a branch of Hinduism. Its followers worship Swaminarayan as God and believe in a succession of spiritual leaders. The group is known for its temples and community work globally. Their beliefs regarding gender separation likely led to the request for male staff during their Eiffel Tower visit.
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