Hindu Temple Ottawa-Carleton
4835 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1X 1G6
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regular Temple Darshan Hours

Mon - Fri & Canada holidays

8:30 am to 10:30 am;
            5:30 pm to 8:30 pm;                 2026 Sunday Host Sign up 

Weekends & Hindu festivals

8:30 am to 8:30 pm

2026 List of Festivals   

Arti Hours

10:00 am and 7.30 pm 

Aarti at the Temple

Contact Number

+1 (613)-822-1531

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              Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton                                                  is a non-profit, religious organization, registered with the Canada Revenue Agency, serving the religious needs of the community in the greater Ottawa and surrounding areas.

Registration No: # BN 13304 9593 RR 0001

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TEMPLE PROGRAMS IN THE MONTH OF MARCH 2026
Gudi Padwa. MARCH 19, 2026. 5.30 TO 6.30 PM

The Maharashtrian New Year, Gudi Padwa, will be celebrated at the Temple on Thursday, March 19. Community Gudi Poojan and celebration would be held between 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm. If you wish to sing Bhajans/devotional songs following the Gudi Poojan, please send us an email at mail@hindutemple.ca

The Temple will remain open during the regular weekday hours of operation (from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM and 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM). For more information, please contact the Temple at 613-822-1531.

The following two events are scheduled to take place at the temple during the Vasant Navaratri.

Sri Sita Ram Kalyanam and Sri Ram Pattabhishekam

Sri Sita Ram Kalyanotsavam and Sri Ram Pattabhishekam (the Divine Wedding and coronation of Sri Ramachandra Prabhu) will be celebrated on Saturday, March 21  from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. This event will be celebrated in Gita Bhavan (downstairs).

We need volunteers to help with preparations prior to the event (weekday evenings) and also on Saturday, March 21st during and after the event. If you would like to volunteer, please send an email to mail@hindutemple.ca. 

Akhand Ramayan Paath

Tulsidas krita Sri RamCharitManas will be recited continuously for 24 hours, starting from Saturday, March 21 at 8:00 am and ending on Sunday, March 22 at 8:00 am.  If you wish to read this Holy Scripture for half an hour to one hour, please send an email with your preferred time window at your earliest convenience  to info@hindutemple.ca.

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Arti Daily
10 am and 8.30 PM

Rudram Chanting
Every Sunday at 8 am

Scripture Reading:   Every Sunday at 12.15 pm

Rudra Abhishek    Every Monday Evening : 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm

Hanuman Chalisa

Every Tuesday Evening : 7 pm to 8 pm

 

Vishnu Shasranamam Pooja

Every Sunday Morning : 10 am to 11 am

 

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regular Temple Darshan Hours

Mon - Fri & Canada holidays

8:30 am to 10:30 am;
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm;

Weekends & Hindu festivals

8:30 am to 8:30 pm

Volunteer Whatsapp Link

Arti Hours

10:00 am and 7.30 pm

AARTI AT THE TEMPLE

Contact Number

+1 (613)-822-1531

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Hindu Festivals 2026 at the Temple

¤    Sunday Activities:

                8:00-9:00 am                                    Rudra chanting.

              10:00-11:00 am                                  Vishnu Sahasranama

              11:00 am- 12:15 pm                           Amrit Vani on the first Sunday of the month 

              12:15 pm -12:45 pm                           Scripture reading

                                        1  pm                                   Aarti

                    11.45 to 12.45 pm                        Balmandir  at Vedh Bhavan  Click here to Enroll

Obesity and MASLD: A Lifespan Approach to Understanding, Preventing, and Managing Metabolic Health MASLD = Metabolic Dysfunction–Associated Steatotic Liver Disease

Objectives

  • Understand the definitions, causes, and global trends of obesity and MASLD in both adults and children.

  • Recognize the health and metabolic complications associated with MASLD.

  • Identify effective prevention and management strategies — from lifestyle and dietary interventions to public health and policy approaches — aimed at reducing the burden of disease across the lifespan.

Speaker

Dr. Mohit Kehar, MBBS, DNB Associate Professor, University of Ottawa Lead, Pediatric MASLD Clinic, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, CHEO Co‑Chair, Canadian MASLD Guidelines Vice Chair, Hepatology Committee, NASPGHAN

Day & Date

Sunday, January 18, 2025 (Note: This month it will be held on the 3rd Sunday)

Time

2:00–3:00 PM

 

RELIGIOUS SERVICES ORGANIZED / CONDUCTED ON BEHALF OF THE TEMPLE

Kitchen Use:

The kitchen may be used solely for preparing prasad, limited to halva and rice only.

Prohibited Items:

Alcoholic beverages, meat, poultry, and fish products are strictly prohibited on the Temple premises, both indoors and outdoors. Tea, coffee, and soft drinks are also not to be served. Only water may be offered.

Onion and Garlic:

Out of respect for the sentiments of certain Hindu devotees, the use or serving of onion and garlic in any form is not permitted within the Temple.

Nut Allergies:

Due to the potential for allergic reactions, nuts in any form must not be served.

Disposable Supplies:

The Temple provides paper plates, napkins, plastic spoons, and Styrofoam cups for water for use during Sunday Bhog and other Temple events.

Leftover Prasad:

The coordinator or Seva Mandal must ensure that all leftover prasad is distributed to devotees to take home. Cooked prasad must not be stored in the refrigerator.

PRIVATE POOJAS AND RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES

The kitchen, at present, is not intended for general cooking of meals but as a service facility only.

No Cooking in the Kitchen:

The Temple kitchen is not to be used for any cooking under any circumstances.

Food Source:

Food may be catered or brought pre-cooked from outside.

Washing Restrictions:

Washing of pots or large utensils in the Temple kitchen is not permitted.

Prohibited Items:

Alcoholic beverages, meat, poultry, and fish products are strictly prohibited on Temple premises (both inside and outside). Tea, coffee, and soft drinks are not to be served. Only water may be offered.

Onion and Garlic:

In consideration of the religious sensitivities of certain devotees, onion and garlic in any form are not allowed in the Temple.

Nut Allergies:

Due to the potential for allergic reactions, nuts in any form must not be served.

Serving Supplies:

Devotees are expected to bring their own paper plates, napkins, plastic spoons, and Styrofoam cups for water. In case of emergency, the Temple may provide these supplies at a nominal cost of $50 per set of 100.

Clean-Up Responsibility:

Hosts must arrange for sufficient help to ensure the premises are left thoroughly clean after the event.

Event Timing:

All activities must be completed within Temple hours, and no later than 7:30 PM.

Garbage Disposal:

All garbage must be collected and disposed of in the designated bin located outside the building near the garage.

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GUIDELINES FOR HOSTING SUNDAY POOJA/LUNCH AT THE TEMPLE 

Guidelines for devotees performing private Pooja at the temple

SUNDAY  PRASAD(Lunch) PREPARATION-VOLUNTEER AVAILABILITY INFORMATION(SIGN UP)

MAHA SHIVRATRI VOLUNTEER SIGN UP 15 FEB 2026