Hindu Temple Ottawa-Carleton
4835 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1X 1G6
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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;                 2026 Sunday Host Sign up 

Weekends & Hindu festivals

8:30 am to 8:30 pm

2026 List of Festivals   

Arti Hours

10:00 am and 7.30 pm 

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Contact Number

+1 (613)-822-1531

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              Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton                                                  is a non-profit, religious organization, registered with the Canada Revenue Agency, serving the religious needs of the community in the greater Ottawa and surrounding areas.

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10 am and 8.30 PM

Rudram Chanting
Every Sunday at 8 am

Scripture Reading:   Every Sunday at 12.15 pm

Rudra Abhishek    Every Monday Evening : 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm

Hanuman Chalisa

Every Tuesday Evening : 7 pm to 8 pm

 

Vishnu Shasranamam Pooja

Every Sunday Morning : 10 am to 11 am

 

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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

DONATE NOW

Hindu Festivals 2026 at the Temple

¤    Sunday Activities:

                8:00-9:00 am                                    Rudra chanting.

              10:00-11:00 am                                  Vishnu Sahasranama

              11:00 am- 12:15 pm                           Amrit Vani on the first Sunday of the month 

              12:15 pm -12:45 pm                           Scripture reading

                                        1  pm                                   Aarti

                    11.45 to 12.45 pm                        Balmandir  at Vedh Bhavan  Click here to Enroll

Burden of chronic disease is enormous. While we cannot cure it, we certainly can prevent it. 
Amongst the many causes of chronic disease, hypertension (high blood pressure) is major contributing factor. 
Our next health seminar on December 14, 2025, is on that topic.
 
Title                             Hypertension (high Blood pressure-BP)
 

Objectives                  1 Accurate measurement of BP

                                    2 Hypertension as a major risk factor for health

                                    3 Prevention and treatment

 

Speaker                     Dr. Januvi Jegatheswaran MD, FRCPC

                                    Lecturer

                                    Hypertension clinic, Division of Nephrology, University of Ottawa

 

 Day and Date          Sunday December 14, 2025

 

Time                           2-3 pm

 

All are welcome

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.

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GUIDELINES FOR HOSTING SUNDAY POOJA/LUNCH AT THE TEMPLE 

Guidelines for devotees performing private Pooja at the temple

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