Hindu Temple Ottawa-Carleton
4835 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1X 1G6
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Guidelines for Solemnizing Marriages by the Temple Priests of the Hindu Temple
  1. In pursuance of the provisions in the Ontario Marriage Act, the Temple priests of the Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton will not perform any marriage without receiving a valid marriage license duly issued by the Government, no matter whether the ceremony is performed at the temple or outside.

  2. It is preferable to receive the marriage license from the couple (bride and bridegroom) before the marriage, at least a day earlier.

  3. After the marriage ceremony, the temple priest must certify the marriage by completely filling, witnessing, and signing the document, and giving it back to the couple.

  4. The Temple priest must perform the marriage ceremony only according to Hindu religious rituals.

  5. The Hindu Temple maintains a marriage register and keeps a record of all marriages, performed by its priests. The marriage record form in the register must also be completely filled, witnessed, and signed. It is preferable that the witnesses for the temple marriage register are the same individuals who witness for the marriage certificate. A designated member of the Board of Directors of the Hindu Temple should review the register to ensure that all the guidelines and procedures are fully followed.

  6. An already Hindu married couple may request the Temple priest to perform a Marriage-Like ceremony for the couple to celebrate their marriage, for occasions such as some special marriage anniversary, or for any personal and family reasons. For the marriage-like ceremony, the temple priest does not require the marriage license and cannot certify the marriage as the couple is already married, either in Canada or abroad.
Temple policy revised

Performing Hindu wedding out of town and out of province

  1. Temple priests can go out of town provided:

    1. The temple function is not affected and
    2. No other Hindu priest is available in the city where the priest is required.

  2. Temple priest is authorized to solemnize the Hindu wedding only in the province of Ontario and only for the couples who have received written permission to get married in Ontario by the government authorities in Ontario

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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

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Arti Hours

10:00 am and 7.30 pm

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Shulapaksham Pradosham dates for 2026

Arti Daily
10 am and 8.30 PM         

          Monday            6.30 pm – 7.30 pm      Shiva Abhishek
 
         Tuesday            7.00 pm -7.30 pm       Hanuman Chalisa
 
         Wednesday      7.00- 7.30 pm              Ganesh/Karthikeyan Pooja
 
         Thursday          7.00- 7.30 pm              Shri Krishna Pooja
 
          Friday               7.00- 7.30 pm               Durga Pooja
 
         Saturday           7.00- 7.30 pm                Ram Parivar Pooja

 

          Rudram Chanting : Every Sunday at 8 am

Vishnu Shasranamam Pooja

Every Sunday Morning : 10 am to 11 am

 

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

Scripture Reading:   Every Sunday at 12.15 pm

Important Note:

MONTHLY ACTIVITIES

Rudrabhishekam on Krishnapaksha PRADOSHAM: 6:15 pm – 7:00 pm followed by the regular ritual of the day and Aarti.

(If Pradosham falls on Monday, regular weekly Abhishekam will be from 6:30 pm-7:30 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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