Raksha Bandhan, Yajur/Rik Upakarma/Avani Avittam Shravan
August 27 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Shravana Upakarma Ceremony – Thursday, August 27
On Shravan Purnima day (Thursday , August 27) starting at 7:00 am, temple will be conducting Upakarma (changing of the Holy Thread) ceremony in the Gita Bhavan. The ritual will include Nutana Yagnopaveetha dharanam, Gayatri Japam, Tarpanam to Rishis, Devas and Pithrus.
This auspicious ceremony will be conducted both in person and Broadcast Live.
Please bring puja items (Temple will not provide any). A suggested list is given below:
(i) Black sesame seeds 50 g (ii) Rice – 50 g (iii) Vibhooti (Bhasma) (iv) Chandan
(v) Kusha pavitra (Darbha) (vi) Yagnopaveetam (vii) Fruits (viii) Achaman patra’s-(panchapatra-udharani)
Please arrive before 7:00 am as the ceremony will start on time. The Temple doors will be open from 6:45 am to 7:00 am only. The doors will be closed at 7:05 am.
Shravana Purnima ( NO Satyanarayan Pooja at Temple)
Partial CHANDRA GRAHAN Lunar Eclipse in Ottawa
Eclipse Start Time – 10:34 PM, Eclipse End Time – 01:51 AM, Aug 28
Sutak Begins: 01:04 PM, Sutak Ends: 01:51 AM Aug 28
Sutak for Kids, Old and Sick Begins – 07:49 PM,
Sutak for Kids, Old and Sick Ends – 01:51 AM Aug.28
Temple Hours
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Weekdays:
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8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
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5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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Weekends & Designated Hindu Festivals:
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8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
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