Hindu Temple Ottawa-Carleton

4835 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1X 1G6

Lord Subrahmanya

The second son of Shiva and Parvati is a creation of Shakti (Agni) for saving the world from the tyranny of the demon Tarakasura. He rides a peacock and carries a spear (Vel) with which he guards the spiritual
progress of the world.

Shree Lakshmi Narayan

Sri Vishnu, the preserver, and sustainer of the univers...

Shree Hanuman

Shree Hanuman was the son of the wind God Marut and Anj...

Shree Krishna with Radha

The eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, born the son of Vasud...

Lord Shiva

Soon after the creation of the universe, Lord Shiva is ...

Nataraja

Nataraja is God Shiva in the dance of the cosmos. He ha...

Shree Ram Parivar

Sri Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, created Rama Ra...

Shree Ganesh

Son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, he is worshipped...

Navagraha

Navagraha are nine heavenly bodies and deities tha...

Shree Durga

The cosmic energy in its dynamic form is symbolized in ...

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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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Pranayam and Yoga Classes online

4 times a week /Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun from 8 am to 9.30 am EST

Sri Ganesh Festival September 14, 2026

🌸 Sri Ganesh Festival Celebration 🌸

Join us for the Sri Ganesh Festival from September 14 to September 20, 2026. Below is the complete event schedule:

Ganesh Sthapana | Monday, Sept 14

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Sthapana Pooja
6:30 PM: Arati

Daily Schedule | Tuesday, Sept 15 – Saturday, Sept 19

6:30 PM: Daily Pooja followed by Arati

Ganesh Visarjan | Sunday, Sept 20

11:00 AM – 12:15 PM: Bhajans in the MahaMandap
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM: Scripture Reading
12:45 PM: Arati in the MahaMandap
1:00 PM: Mahaprasad
2:30 PM: Visarjan Pooja followed by Visarjan

📞 Contact for details: Call the temple priests at 613-822-1531.

Arti Daily
10 am and 7.30 PM –> Click to Join

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)

Health Seminar at the Temple

Diabetes has become a major public health issue all over the world. It affects just about every part of the body,

leading to high morbidity and mortality. Our next health seminar is on that topic.

Topic: Sweet Truths about Type 2 Diabetes

Speaker: Sandhya Goge, RN, MN, PhD ©, CDE

Diabetes Nurse Educator, The Ottawa Hospital

Clinical Investigator, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

Objectives By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

Explain the basics of type 2 diabetes and how it affects the body
Learn how to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes through healthy lifestyle choices
Identify key strategies for managing type 2 diabetes and reducing the risk of complications

Day / Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026

Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM

Updated Guidelines For The Use Of Temple Kitchen with immediate effect

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.

Sunday Host Registration Form 2026

HOST REGISTRATION FORM (SIGN UP)

Guidelines for hosting prasad on Sundays

GUIDELINES FOR HOSTING SUNDAY POOJA/LUNCH AT THE TEMPLE