Hindu Temple Ottawa-Carleton
4835 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1X 1G6
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Temple Religious Services

Religious Services provided by the Temple and suggested contributions, effective January 1, 2026

Following services are offered at the Temple & also e-Pooja

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Service

At Temple

AT HOME

1

Archana 

21

–

2

Vahana Pooja (for a new vehicle)

51

–

3

Shradha Ceremony (Pithru Karma)

51

201

4

Sahasranama Archana (1008 names)

151

201

5

Anna Prashana (First feeding of baby)      

101

151

6

Nama Karanam (Naming Ceremony)         

101

151

7

Vidyarambha (Initiation of education) 

With Havan    

101

151

151

201

8

SathyaNarayana Pooja and Katha              

151

201

9

Varlakshmi Pooja and Katha

151

201

10

Havan (Ceremonial Offering with fire)      

151

201

11

Abhishekam (for any Deity)                            

151

201

12

Navagraha Pooja                                            

151

201

13

Pooja for the new-born baby                       

151

201

14

Chooda Karma (Mundan)                             

151

201

15

Seemantham (for expectant mother)        

151

201

16

Vasthu Shanti (for the home/property)      

 

201

17

Bhoomi Pooja (Ground-breaking)                   

 

201

18

Grih Pravesha (Inauguration of Home)

–

201

19

Nischitartham (Engagement)                          

251

251

20

Upanayanam (Thread ceremony)                         

351

401

21

Vivaha (Marriage)

1501

1001

22

Use of Gita Bhavan for Bhajan /Satsang-

               9 am – 12 noon (3 hours)                  

               9 am – 2 pm (3-5 hours) 

             9 am – 7 pm (more than 5 hours)       

                        

              401

              551

              751

–

23

Use of kitchen for warming outside food and serving food. No cooking allowed                                                    

300

–

24

Full Day Pooja with the priest outside

 

751

25

Overnight stay of priest outside    

 

351

26

Sunderkand Path

301

301

  

–

 

Notes

  • Most poojas take about 2-3 hours. We suggest that you donate an extra $101 per hour if the timing exceeds 3 hours.
  • Please contact the Temple manager for:
    • Use of chairs in Gita Bhawan
    • Use of temple supplies such as disposable plates, spoons, etc. – [ $51 for 100 people]
    • Service of our priests out of town [ $301 per day plus travel etc.]
  • Time allocated for ceremonies outside the temple:
    • Private Poojas (includes travel time, ceremony, and food) – 3 hours
    • Marriages (includes travel time, ceremony, and food) – 4 hours

News & Information

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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
Shulapaksham Pradosham dates for 2026

Temple Anniversary, Deepa Pooja & Brahma Vidya Day

Temple Anniversary — Saturday, October 24

Saturday, October 24 & Sunday, October 25, 2026

The Hindu Temple of Ottawa‑Carleton warmly invites all devotees to participate in the sacred programs scheduled for the Temple Anniversary weekend. Join us in the sanctification and placement of Kalashas, devotional chanting, scripture reading, and in seeking the divine blessings of the Lord.

Temple Anniversary — Saturday, October 24

Morning Program

  • 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

Deepa Pooja with Lalitha Sahasranama Archana — Saturday, October 24

Afternoon Program

  • 3:30 pm — Sankalpam and Sri Lalithamba Pooja

  • 3:45 pm — Chanting of Sri Lalitha Sahasranamavali

  • 6:15 pm — Uttara Pooja and Aarti

Pooja plates will be distributed to all participants in advance. Devotees may bring small quantities of flowers and fruits as offerings.

To ensure the program begins on time:

  • Participants are requested to arrive by 3:00 pm

  • Volunteers are requested to arrive by 2:00 pm

Please register through Deepa Pooja Registration at your earliest convenience. While registering, kindly indicate if you are available to volunteer in preparing the pooja plates.

All devotees are warmly welcome to participate in the Deepa Pooja.

Brahma Vidya Day — Sunday, October 25

Morning Program

  • 8:00 am — Suprabhatham, Anugna, Ganesh Pooja

  • 8:30 am — Shiva Abhishekam and Rudram Chanting

  • 9:10–10:00 am — Brahma Vidya, Aarti, and continuation of Brahma Vidya scripture reading

Evening Program

  • 5:00 pm — Brahma Vidya Scripture Reading Conclusion and Aarti

As part of Brahma Vidya Day, we will read the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and the six Upanishads included in our scripture program: Isavasya, Kena, Katha, Taittiriya, Mundaka, and Kaivalya Upanishads.

Devotees wishing to participate by reading a chapter or portion of a chapter are requested to email: hindutempleottawa@gmail.com Please send your preference by Sunday, October 11 at 6:00 pm. Assignments will be made on a first‑come, first‑served basis.

This program welcomes participants from India and other locations. Therefore, Brahma Vidya Day will be conducted both in person and online.

Please download the Webex application in advance. Participants reading at the Temple will connect through the Temple computer using the same platform. Devotees who wish only to listen or read independently may join through the Temple’s GoTo Meeting link.

Contact Information

📞 613‑822‑1531 📧 hindutempleottawa@gmail.com 🌐 Temple Website

We look forward to your participation in these sacred celebrations and pray that the Divine blesses you and your family with peace, health, and spiritual prosperity.

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Karwa Chauth Pooja – Wednesday, October 28

The Hindu Temple of Ottawa‑Carleton will be celebrating the auspicious Karwa Chauth on Wednesday, October 28. In response to devotees requesting an earlier start time, the pooja will be conducted in two groups.

Registration

Please register using your preferred group link below and include your name(s). Deadline: Sunday, October 25.

Group 1 Registration Link: [https://tinyurl.com/firstgroupKC]

Group 2 Registration Link: [https://tinyurl.com/secondgroupKC]

Group Timings

First Group • Arrival: 3:30 PM • Pooja: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Second Group • Arrival: 5:00 PM • Pooja: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Important Note

Chandrodaya (Moonrise): 7:22 PM

The pooja will be conducted in person only. Please arrive at the Temple at the indicated time for your group so the ritual can begin and conclude smoothly.

Required Pooja Samagri

  1. Kumkum Powder

  2. Red Thread (Moli)

  3. Chawal (Rice)

  4. Phool (Flowers)

  5. Phal (Fruits)

  6. Paan – Five Betel Leaves

  7. Supari – Two large betel nuts

  8. Deepam (Lamp)

  9. One Thali

  10. One Kalash (Pot)

  11. One Spoon

For more information, please contact the Temple priests at 613‑822‑1531 or email us directly at info@hindutemple.ca

We warmly invite all Sumangalis to participate in this sacred vrata and seek the divine blessings of Lord Shiva.

The Temple will be open from 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM for Darshan, Aarti, and Prasad.

📱 Chopda Pooja (Online Only) 🕔 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.     Please call the Temple or reply to our email to register your name(s) for participation.

⚠️ Important Reminders:

✅ Follow volunteer directions and keep moving inside the Temple to avoid overcrowding.
✅ Proceed to Gopuram Dwar for Aarti and Prasad after Darshan.
✅ Park responsibly and follow parking volunteers’ instructions.
❌ No fireworks are permitted on Temple grounds.

🙏 All regular Sunday activities will continue as scheduled.

🙌 Volunteers are needed! Please register through the Volunteer Link.

Wishing everyone a blessed and joyous Diwali! ✨

Arti Daily
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        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 Announcement

Swelling of Feet & Facial Puffiness (Oedema) Speaker: Dr. Shiv Jindal, MD, FRCPC

Objectives:

  1. What is oedema

  2. Can it be serious

  3. Prevention & treatment

📅 Date: Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 ⏰ Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM

All are welcome. — Organizing Committee On behalf of Board of Directors

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.

HOST REGISTRATION FORM  (SIGN UP)

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)

Arya Samaaj  Ottawa organizes Monthly Havan , every second Sunday of the Month at  3.30 P.M.
For more information , please contact SainDass Aeri at  723-6724 or Mrs. Chand Bhatia at 613-823-9070

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