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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
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UID:12017-1793491200-1793577599@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Ahoi Ashtami
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/ahoi-ashtami-4/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple\, 4835 Bank St\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1X 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Traditions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261028T170000
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260922T174010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T195714Z
UID:11944-1793174400-1793206800@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Karwa Chauth
DESCRIPTION:🪔 Karwa Chauth Pooja – Wed\, Oct 28\nThis year’s Karwa Chauth Pooja will be held in person in two groups.\nPlease register by Oct 25 using the links below:\nGroup 1 Registration Link: [https://tinyurl.com/firstgroupKC]\nGroup 2 Registration Link: [https://tinyurl.com/secondgroupKC]\nTimings\n•⁠ ⁠Group 1: Arrive 3:30 PM | Pooja 4:00–5:00 PM\n•⁠ ⁠Group 2: Arrive 5:00 PM | Pooja 5:30–6:30 PM\n🌙 Moonrise: 7:22 PM\nBring: Kumkum\, Moli\, Rice\, Flowers\, Fruits\, 5 Betel Leaves\, 2 Betel Nuts\, Lamp\, Thali\, Kalash\, Spoon.\n📞 Temple Priests: 613‑822‑1531\n🙏 Join fellow Sumangalis in performing this sacred vrata and seek Lord Shiva’s blessings.
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/karwa-chauth-4/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple\, 4835 Bank St\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1X 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Celebration at Temple,Festivals,Important Dates,Traditions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T170000
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260922T173842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T173842Z
UID:11942-1792915200-1792947600@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Sharad Purnima (Satyanarayan Pooja at Temple)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/sharad-purnima-satyanarayan-pooja-at-temple/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple\, 4835 Bank St\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1X 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Celebration at Temple,Important Dates,Traditions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T170000
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260922T173712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T195806Z
UID:11939-1792915200-1792947600@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Brahma Vidya Day
DESCRIPTION:Brahma Vidya Day: (Sunday\, October 25) \n8:00 am Suprabhatham\, Anugna\, Ganesh Pooja \n8.30 am Shiva Abhishekam and Rudram chanting \n9:10- 10:00 am Brahma Vidya\, Arti; continue Reading Brahma vidya scripture reading \n5:00 p.m. Brahma vidya scripture reading Conclusion and Arti \nAs 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. \nDevotees wishing to participate by reading a chapter or part of a chapter from the Bhagavad Gita or one of the Upanishads are requested to email hindutempleottawa@gmail.com with their preference by Sunday\, October 11\, at 6:00 p.m. \nAs several chapters may already be assigned\, early responses are encouraged. Assignments will be\nmade on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nSince this program has welcomed participants from India and other locations in recent years\, Brahma Vidya Day will be conducted both in person at the Temple and online. \nPlease 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 GoTo Meeting link. \nFor further information\, please contact the Temple at 613-822-1531\, email hindutempleottawa@gmail.com\, or visit the Temple website at Hindu Temple Ottawa.
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/brahma-vidya-day-4/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple\, 4835 Bank St\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1X 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Celebration at Temple,Important Dates,Traditions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260922T173534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T200050Z
UID:11936-1792800000-1792886399@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Temple Anniversary\, Shri Lalita Sahasranamavali\, Deep  Pooja
DESCRIPTION:Deepa Pooja with Lalitha Sahasranama Archana: (Saturday\, October 24\,2026) \n3:30 pm Sankalpam and Sri Lalithamba Pooja \n3:45 pm Chanting of Sri Lalitha Sahasranamavali \n6:15 pm Uttara Pooja and Aarti \nPooja plates will be handed out to all participants in advance. Devotees may bring small quantities of\nflowers and fruits as offerings. To ensure the pooja begins on time\, participants are requested to arrive by 3:00 p.m.\, and volunteers by 2:00 p.m. \nPlease register at https://forms.gle/jMWTXxy3doYyWqyy8. at your earliest convenience to assist us in organizing\nthe event. While registering\, please indicate whether you are available to volunteer in preparing the\npooja plates. \nAll devotees are welcome to participate in the Deepa Pooja. \nTemple Anniversary: (Saturday\, October 24\, 2026) \n9:00 am Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatham; Ganesh Pooja; Sri Rama Parivar Pooja \n9:45 am Kalasha Sthapanam; Kalasha Uddharanam \n11:00 am Sanctification of Shikharas; Placement of Kalasha in the Shrines and Aarti
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/temple-anniversary-shri-lalita-sahasranamavali-deep-pooja-3/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple\, 4835 Bank St\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1X 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Celebration at Temple,Important Dates,Traditions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260922T173403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T173403Z
UID:11934-1792454400-1792540799@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Vijaya Dashami\,  Dussehra
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/vijaya-dashami-dussehra-2/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple\, 4835 Bank St\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1X 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Celebration at Temple,Festivals,Important Dates,Traditions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260922T173307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T173307Z
UID:11931-1792368000-1792454399@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Maha Navami
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/maha-navami/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple\, 4835 Bank St\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1X 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Traditions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260922T131622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T131622Z
UID:11929-1792281600-1792367999@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Durga Ashtami; Akhand Ramcharitmanas Paath Ends\,  Sundarakaand path
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/durga-ashtami-akhand-ramcharitmanas-paath-ends-sundarakaand-path/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple\, 4835 Bank St\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1X 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Celebration at Temple,Important Dates,Traditions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260922T131526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T131526Z
UID:11927-1792195200-1792281599@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:(i) Chandi Yaag 8:30 am  (ii) Global Akhand Vishnu Sahasranama (iii)Akhand Ramcharitmanas Paath Begins
DESCRIPTION:(i) Chandi Yaag 8:30 am \n(ii) Global Akhand Vishnu Sahasranama\n(iii)Akhand Ramcharitmanas Paath Begins
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/i-chandi-yaag-830-am-ii-global-akhand-vishnu-sahasranama-iiiakhand-ramcharitmanas-paath-begins/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple\, 4835 Bank St\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1X 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Celebration at Temple,Important Dates,Traditions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261016T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261016T170000
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260922T131346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T131356Z
UID:11925-1792137600-1792170000@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Durga Saptasati Parayan (conclusion)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/durga-saptasati-parayan-conclusion-2/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple\, 4835 Bank St\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1X 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Celebration at Temple,Important Dates,Traditions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261015T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261015T193000
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260922T131257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T131257Z
UID:11923-1792085400-1792092600@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Durga Saptasati Parayan 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/durga-saptasati-parayan-530-pm-to-730-pm-2/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple\, 4835 Bank St\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1X 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Celebration at Temple,Important Dates,Traditions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T193000
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260922T131144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T131144Z
UID:11920-1791999000-1792006200@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Durga Saptasati Parayan 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/durga-saptasati-parayan-530-pm-to-730-pm/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple\, 4835 Bank St\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1X 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Traditions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260922T130938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T130938Z
UID:11918-1791676800-1791763199@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Navrathri Begins.  11 Oct 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/navrathri-begins-11-oct-2026/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple\, 4835 Bank St\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1X 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Celebration at Temple,Festivals,Important Dates,Traditions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260922T130818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T130818Z
UID:11915-1791504000-1791590399@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Sarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya)  Shradh - Tarpan starts at 12.30 pm
DESCRIPTION:🔱 *Mahalaya Schedule*\n*FRIDAY\, OCT 9*\n•⁠ ⁠Temple opens *12:00 PM*\n•⁠ ⁠*Shradh–Tarpan* starts *12:30 PM*
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/sarva-pitru-amavasya-mahalaya-shradh-tarpan-starts-at-12-30-pm/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple\, 4835 Bank St\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1X 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Celebration at Temple,Important Dates,Traditions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260922T130259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T130259Z
UID:11913-1791417600-1791503999@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Pradosh Vrat (Shiva Abhishek at the Temple)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/pradosh-vrat-shiva-abhishek-at-the-temple-14/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple\, 4835 Bank St\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1X 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Traditions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260927T170000
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260819T125616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T174538Z
UID:11825-1790496000-1790528400@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Pitrupaksh Begins. Sunday\, September 27\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/pitrupaksh-begins-sunday-september-27-2026/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple\, 4835 Bank St\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1X 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Celebration at Temple,Important Dates,Traditions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260819T125450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T131151Z
UID:11823-1790409600-1790442000@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Bhadrapada Purnima.  Saturday  September 26\, 2026. Satyanarayan Pooja at Temple
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/bhadrapada-purnima-saturday-september-26-2026-satyanarayan-pooja-at-temple/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple\, 4835 Bank St\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1X 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Celebration at Temple,Festivals,Important Dates,Traditions
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260925T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260925T170000
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260819T125243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T131129Z
UID:11821-1790323200-1790355600@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Anant Chaturdashi. Friday September 25 \, 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/anant-chaturdashi-friday-september-25-2026/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple\, 4835 Bank St\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1X 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Traditions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260920T170000
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260819T125134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T131106Z
UID:11819-1789891200-1789923600@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Ganesh Visarjan at the Temple.  Sunday  20 September 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/ganesh-visarjan-at-the-temple-sunday-20-september-2026/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple\, 4835 Bank St\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1X 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Celebration at Temple,Festivals,Important Dates,Traditions
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260914T170000
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260819T124933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T131018Z
UID:11816-1789372800-1789405200@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Ganesh Chaturthi - Ganeash Sthapana.   Monday 14th September 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/ganesh-chaturthi-ganeash-sthapana-monday-14th-september-2026/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple\, 4835 Bank St\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1X 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Celebration at Temple,Festivals,Important Dates,Traditions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hindutemple.ca/wp-content/uploads/Images/Deities/Ganeshji-01.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T170000
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260819T124718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T130949Z
UID:11814-1789286400-1789318800@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Hartalika Teej. 13 Septembr 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/hartalika-teej-13-septembr-2026/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple\, 4835 Bank St\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1X 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Traditions
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260909
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260819T124624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T130922Z
UID:11812-1788825600-1788911999@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Pradosh Vrat.  8th September 2026. Shiva Abhishek at the temple
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/pradosh-vrat-8th-september-2026-shiva-abhishek-at-the-temple/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple\, 4835 Bank St\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1X 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Celebration at Temple,Important Dates,Traditions
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260907T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260907T113000
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260819T124442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T130856Z
UID:11810-1788773400-1788780600@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Saraswathi Puja. Monday 7th September 2026. 9.30 am to 11.30 am
DESCRIPTION:Sri Saraswati Puja will be conducted on Monday\, September 7 (Labor Day) from 9:30 to 11:30 am for students returning to or starting a new school year. With the guidance of the priests\, puja will be performed by students (with their parents) and prayers will be devoted to Sri Ganesha and Goddess Saraswati for good health\, better education\, happy living and prosperous future. You can bring flowers and fruits for the puja. \nThe students’ participation has been increasing in recent years. Please arrive by 9:00 am to facilitate seating and smooth organization. The puja will be conducted both in the Gita Bhavan (downstairs) and in Mahamandap (main floor). Please confirm your participation soon to help us prepare puja plates and better organize the event by completing the registration form at the link below by Friday\, September 5. \nSaraswati Puja Registration Form \nIf you are unable to attend in person you can join the LIVE Broadcast by clicking the link: \nJoin Temple Live Broadcast \nWe also need volunteers to help with arrangements like seating\, distributing puja material\, cleaning etc. at the event. If you wish to volunteer please register at the Link:  (  https://forms.gle/RhmztguBYHgCWDYZ9 )    \nFor any other information\, you can contact the Temple at 613-822-1531.
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/saraswathi-puja-monday-7th-september-2026-9-30-am-to-11-30-am/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple\, 4835 Bank St\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1X 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Celebration at Temple,Festivals,Half Day,Important Dates,Traditions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260819T124233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T130734Z
UID:11807-1788393600-1788479999@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Krishna Janmashtami.  Thursday September 3\, 2026. 8.30 am until midnight
DESCRIPTION:Sri Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated at the Temple on Thursday\, September 3.\nThe Temple will be open all day\, from 8:30 am until midnight.\nSpecial Program for the Evening:\nHari Gita (Hindi)                                            7:00 pm – 10:00 pm\nBhajans                                                        10:00 pm – 11:40 pm\nGita – Chapter 11                                           11:40 pm – 11:50 pm\nOm Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya                    11:50 pm – Midnight\nJanm Punyakala\, Aarti\, Jhoola                          Midnight \nPlease note that the Temple will also be kept open for extended hours on Friday September 4 th from\n4:00 pm to 8:30 pm for Darshan and Jhula-swing Bala Krishna.\nPlease join in this auspicious celebrations and seek divine blessings.
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/krishna-janmashtami-thursday-september-3-2026-8-30-am-until-midnight/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Celebration at Temple,Festivals,Full Day,Important Dates,Traditions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260901T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260901T170000
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260819T123700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T130656Z
UID:11803-1788249600-1788282000@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Naagapanchami Gujarati. Tuesday 1 September 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/naagapanchami-gujarati-tuesday-1-september-2026/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Important Dates,Traditions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T170000
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260729T030042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T122324Z
UID:11774-1787817600-1787850000@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Raksha Bandhan\, Yajur/Rik Upakarma/Avani Avittam Shravan
DESCRIPTION:Shravana Upakarma Ceremony – Thursday\, August 27 \nOn 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. \nThis auspicious ceremony will be conducted both in person and Broadcast Live. \nPlease bring puja items (Temple will not provide any). A suggested list is given below: \n(i) Black sesame seeds 50 g       (ii) Rice – 50 g             (iii) Vibhooti (Bhasma)           (iv) Chandan\n(v) Kusha pavitra (Darbha)        (vi) Yagnopaveetam      (vii) Fruits                                                                    (viii) Achaman patra’s-(panchapatra-udharani) \nPlease 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. \n  \n  \nShravana Purnima ( NO Satyanarayan Pooja at Temple)\nPartial CHANDRA GRAHAN Lunar Eclipse in Ottawa\nEclipse Start Time – 10:34 PM\, Eclipse End Time – 01:51 AM\, Aug 28\nSutak Begins: 01:04 PM\, Sutak Ends: 01:51 AM Aug 28\nSutak for Kids\, Old and Sick Begins – 07:49 PM\,\nSutak for Kids\, Old and Sick Ends – 01:51 AM Aug.28 \n  \nTemple Hours\n\n\nWeekdays: \n\n\n8:30 AM – 10:30 AM \n\n\n5:30 PM – 8:30 PM \n\n\n\n\nWeekends & Designated Hindu Festivals: \n\n\n8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/raksha-bandhan-yajur-rik-upakarma-avani-avittam-shravan/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple\, 4835 Bank St\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1X 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Celebration at Temple,Festivals,Important Dates,Traditions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260826T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260826T170000
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260729T025851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T025851Z
UID:11772-1787731200-1787763600@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Tiru Onam
DESCRIPTION:Thiruvonam in 2026 falls on Wednesday\, August 26\, 2026. The ten-day Onam festival celebrations begin with Atham on August 17\, 2026\, leading up to the main Thiruvonam day \n  \nTemple Hours\n\n\nWeekdays: \n\n\n8:30 AM – 10:30 AM \n\n\n5:30 PM – 8:30 PM \n\n\n\n\nWeekends & Designated Hindu Festivals: \n\n\n8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/tiru-onam-2/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple\, 4835 Bank St\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1X 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Important Dates,Traditions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260729T025633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T122234Z
UID:11770-1787270400-1787356799@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Varalakshmi Vrat
DESCRIPTION:Sri Varalakshmi Vrata Puja – Friday\, August 21 \nVaralakshmi Puja will be conducted in the Gita Bhavan at the Temple on Friday\, August 21 from 5:30\npm to 7:30 pm. Please be at the Temple by 5:30 pm. The Puja will start at 5:45 pm followed by recitation\nof Vrata story and Aarti at 7:30 pm. \nAll participants please: \n– Register at  PUJA REGISTRATION link\n– Bring your puja plate\, Deepam (Diya) and Two Thorams ;\n– You may bring small quantities of flowers and fruits. \nWe need volunteers to set-up and help in other arrangements. If you wish to volunteer\, please register at VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION link.  Volunteers are requested to be at the Temple by 5:30 pm. \n  \n  \nTemple Hours\n\n\nWeekdays: \n\n\n8:30 AM – 10:30 AM \n\n\n5:30 PM – 8:30 PM \n\n\n\n\nWeekends & Designated Hindu Festivals: \n\n\n8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/varalakshmi-vrat-3/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple\, 4835 Bank St\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1X 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Celebration at Temple,Festivals,Important Dates,Traditions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260817T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260817T170000
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260729T025342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T025342Z
UID:11767-1786953600-1786986000@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Malayalam New Year. : Chingam 1
DESCRIPTION:A Quick Note: Chingam 1 vs. Vishu\nYou might sometimes hear Vishu (which falls in mid-April / Medam 1) referred to as the Malayalam New Year. Both hold cultural significance: \n\n\nChingam 1 (August): The official calendar start date according to the Kollavarsham system adopted in 825 CE. \n\n\nVishu (April): The astronomical and traditional solar new year (based on the spring equinox/zodiac system). \n\n\n\n\nTemple Hours\n\n\nWeekdays: \n\n\n8:30 AM – 10:30 AM \n\n\n5:30 PM – 8:30 PM \n\n\n\n\nWeekends & Designated Hindu Festivals: \n\n\n8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/malayalam-new-year-chingam-1/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple\, 4835 Bank St\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1X 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Traditions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260816T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260816T170000
DTSTAMP:20261022T120948
CREATED:20260729T024831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T024831Z
UID:11765-1786867200-1786899600@hindutemple.ca
SUMMARY:Nag Panchami
DESCRIPTION:Temple Hours\n\n\nWeekdays: \n\n\n8:30 AM – 10:30 AM \n\n\n5:30 PM – 8:30 PM \n\n\n\n\nWeekends & Designated Hindu Festivals: \n\n\n8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
URL:https://hindutemple.ca/upcoming-events/nag-panchami-2/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple\, 4835 Bank St\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1X 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Traditions
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