Hindu Temple

Temple Anniversary, Shri Lalita Sahasranamavali, Deepa Pooja;
2025-10-04 | Hindu Temple, 4835 Bank St, Gloucester, ON, K1X 1G6, Canada
1. Temple Anniversary: (Saturday, October 4)
9:00 am Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatham; Ganesh Pooja; Sri Rama Parivar Pooja
9:45 am Kalasha Sthapanam; Kalasha Uddharanam
11:00 am Sanctification of Shikharas; Placement of Kalasha in the Shrines and Aarti
2. Deepa Pooja with Lalitha Sahasranama Archana: (Saturday, October 4)
3:30 pm Sankalpam and Sri Lalithamba Pooja
3:45 pm Start chanting of Sri Lalitha Sahasra Namavali
6:15 pm Uttara Pooja and Aarti
Pooja plates will be handed out to all participants in advance. You can bring small quantities of flowers and fruits. To start the Pooja on time please arrive by 3:00 pm and volunteers by 2:00 pm. Please confirm your participation by registering soon at https://tinyurl.com/DEEPAPUJA2025 to help us better organize the event and also indicate whether you will be able to volunteer to help prepare the Pooja plates. All are welcome to participate in the Deepa Pooja.

Brahma Vidya Day
2025-10-05 | Hindu Temple, 4835 Bank St, Gloucester, ON, K1X 1G6, Canada
Brahma Vidya Day: Sunday, 5th October
8 am Suprabhatham, Anugna, Ganesh Pooja
8.30 am Shiva Abhishekam and Rudram chanting
9.10- 10 am Brahma Vidya, Arti; continue Reading Brahma vidya scripture reading
3:30 p.m. Brahma vidya scripture reading Conclusion and Arti
Brahmavidya Day will be celebrated on Sunday, October 5, starting at 9:00 am. We read Shrimad Bhagvadgeeta and the 6 Upanishads that are part of our scripture program (Isavasya, Kena, Katha, Taitteriya, Mundaka and Kaiivalya). If you wish to participate in this auspicious event by reading a chapter or part of a chapter of Shrimad Bhagvadgeeta or Upanishads, please send an email to hindutempleottawa@gmail.com indicating your preference by Sunday September 21, 6 pm. Since several chapters have already been assigned it is imperative that you respond early as we will assign on a “first come first serve” basis.
Since we have been running this program virtually for the past few years, we have had several participants from India. As such, we will run the program in the Temple as well as online. Please download Webex app https://www.webex.com/downloads.html on your device in readiness for the event. Those reading at the Temple will also connect with the Temple computer using that link. Devotees who only wish to listen or read on their own can use the Temple’s GoTo Meeting link.
For any further information, contact the Temple at 613-822-1531 or by reply email or visit the Temple’s Website hindutemple.ca

Karwa Chauth
2025-10-09 08:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Hindu Temple, 4835 Bank St, Gloucester, ON, K1X 1G6, Canada

Dhanteras; Pradosh Vrat (Shiva Abhishek at Temple)
2025-10-18 | Hindu Temple, 4835 Bank St, Gloucester, ON, K1X 1G6, Canada

Kali Chaudas
2025-10-19 | Hindu Temple, 4835 Bank St, Gloucester, ON, K1X 1G6, Canada

Diwali: Lakshmi Puja: Chopda Puja
2025-10-20 | Hindu Temple, 4835 Bank St, Gloucester, ON, K1X 1G6, Canada

Gujarti New Year/ BhaiDooj. Extended Temple hours in the morning : 8.30 to 12 noon
2025-10-22 08:30 - 20:30 | Hindu Temple, 4835 Bank St, Gloucester, ON, K1X 1G6, Canada

Kartika Purnima(Satyanarayan Pooja at Temple)Kartika Deepam
2025-11-05 08:00 - 20:30 | Hindu Temple, 4835 Bank St, Gloucester, ON, K1X 1G6, Canada

Pradosh Vrat (Shiva Abhishek at Temple)
2025-11-17 08:00 - 20:30 | ON

Margashirsha Poornima (Satyanarayan Pooja at Temple)
2025-12-04 08:30 - 20:30 | Hindu Temple, 4835 Bank St, Gloucester, ON, K1X 1G6, Canada

Pradosh Vrat (Shiva Abhishek at Temple)
2025-12-16 08:30 - 20:30 | Hindu Temple, 4835 Bank St, Gloucester, ON, K1X 1G6, Canada

Vaikuntha Ekadashi
2025-12-30 08:00 - 17:00 | ON

New YEAR 2026 : TEMPLE HOURS : ALL DAY 8.30 AM TO 8.30 PM
2026-01-01 08:30 - 20:30 | Hindu Temple, 4835 Bank St, Gloucester, ON, K1X 1G6, Canada
On behalf of the entire management team at the temple, we wish you all a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year 2026!
We also take this opportunity to thank you all for the continuous support that you have provided through participating and organizing in temple events; donating generously to the Temple; hosting Sunday poojas (preparing Prasad) and providing your valuable time as volunteers.
We are extremely grateful to have such a generous community and we are confident that your generosity will continue in the New Year and the years to come.
On Thursday January 1, 2026, the temple will be open all day (8:30 am to 8:30 pm). Bhajan group will sing bhajans from 4:00 to 5:00 pm.

Paush Purnima. : Satyanarayanan Pooja at the Temple
2026-01-02 | Hindu Temple, 4835 Bank St, Gloucester, ON, K1X 1G6, Canada

Lohri, Bhogi
2026-01-13 | Hindu Temple, 4835 Bank St, Gloucester, ON, K1X 1G6, Canada

Makar Shankranti, Pongal; Uttarayana Begins
2026-01-14 08:30 - 20:30 | Hindu Temple, 4835 Bank St, Gloucester, ON, K1X 1G6, Canada

Pradosh Vrat. : Shiva Abhishek at the Temple
2026-01-15 | Hindu Temple, 4835 Bank St, Gloucester, ON, K1X 1G6, Canada

MAGH PURNIMA : Satyanarayan Pooja at Temple
2026-02-01 | Hindu Temple, 4835 Bank St, Gloucester, ON, K1X 1G6, Canada

Pradosh Vrat : Shiva Abhishek at the Temple
2026-02-14 | Hindu Temple, 4835 Bank St, Gloucester, ON, K1X 1G6, Canada

Maha Shivaratri
2026-02-15 | Hindu Temple, 4835 Bank St, Gloucester, ON, K1X 1G6, Canada
Volunteers Sign up for 14 and 15th of February 2026
https://forms.gle/pjL4EvAGYyf4MbQy5

Holika Dahan, Chho* Holi, Phalguna Purnima (Satyanarayan Pooja at the Temple)
2026-03-02 08:00 - 20:30 | Hindu Temple, 4835 Bank St, Gloucester, ON, K1X 1G6, Canada

Pradosh Vrat (Shiva Abhishek at the Temple)
2026-03-16 08:30 - 20:00 | ON

Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Chaitra Navratri Begins
2026-03-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Hindu Temple, 4835 Bank St, Gloucester, ON, K1X 1G6, Canada
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.

i) Shri Sita Ram Kalyanam (ii)Akhand Ramcharitmanas Paath Begins
2026-03-21 08:30 - 20:30 | ON
i) Shri Sita Ram Kalyanam
(ii)Akhand Ramcharitmanas Paath Begins
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.

(i) Akhand Ramcharitmanas Paath Ends (ii)Sundarkand Paath at 11 am
2026-03-22 | Hindu Temple, 4835 Bank St, Gloucester, ON, K1X 1G6, Canada

Hanuman Jayanti* (mostly in North India) Chaitra Purnima (Satyanarayan Pooja at Temple)
2026-04-01 | ON
Hanuman Jayanti* (mostly in North India)
Chaitra Purnima (Satyanarayan Pooja at Temple)
Sri Hanuman Jayanti will be celebrated on Chaitra Purnima Wednesday, April 1st from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Special Anjaneya Abhishek will be performed with chanting of Sri Hanuman Chalisa, followed by Puja, Bhajans and Aarti at 7:30 pm. You may bring small quantity of milk (one liter or less), yogurt, honey, flowers and fruits for Abhishek and Puja. Please join in the celebrations!
The celebration of Hanuman Jayanti varies by time and tradition in each state of India. In most northern states of India, the festival is observed on Chaitra Purnima.
Please note Satyanarayana Pooja will NOT take place at the Temple on this Purnima day.
If you wish to volunteer, please register using this link.
For further information you can call the Temple at 613-822-1531.

Pradosh Vrat (Shiva Abhishek at the Temple)
2026-04-14, 2026-05-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Hindu Temple, 4835 Bank St, Gloucester, ON, K1X 1G6, Canada

Vaishakha Purnima (Satyanarayan Pooja at Temple)
2026-05-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Hindu Temple, 4835 Bank St, Gloucester, ON, K1X 1G6, Canada

Hanuman Jayanthi (Mostly celebrated in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana)
2026-05-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Hindu Temple, 4835 Bank St, Gloucester, ON, K1X 1G6, Canada
