Preserve Tradition, Nurture Spirituality, Inspire Generations
Create a Spiritual Space for the Ottawa Hindu Community to Deepen their Connection to Sanatana Dharma
Perform Vedic Rituals, Disseminate Vedanta, Equip Youth with Traditional Knowledge/Culture & Foster Local Community Service
Siva Vishnu Temple of Ottawa warmly invites devotees and their families to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras, marking the beginning of the Deepavali festivities.
Join us for a special Abhishekam and Alankaram for Goddess Mahalakshmi, seeking Her divine blessings for wealth, prosperity, good health, happiness and abundance.
Let us come together in devotion and welcome the blessings of Mahalakshmi into our homes and families.
Join the Siva Vishnu Temple of Ottawa every Friday for Śukra Vāra Seva, a weekly Mahālakshmi group puja featuring Abhishekam, Kumkuma Archana, Ashta Lakshmi Stotram, Lalitha Sahasranama, Deeparādhana, and prasādam. Experience an evening of devotion, blessings, and prosperity from 6:30–8:30 PM.
Join us at the Siva Vishnu Temple of Ottawa every Saturday morning, for the auspicious Suprabhata Abhishekam Special Seva. Beginning at 6:30 AM, this divine program includes Suprabhata Stotram, Thirumanjanam Abhishekam, and the chanting of Vishnu Sahasranamam & Lakshmi Stotram, concluding with Prasadam at 9:30 AM. We welcome you to bring family and friends to experience this sacred morning;
Day 1 — Monday, November 9
Faith and Surrender
We begin our Kanda Sashti observance by seeking the divine blessings of Lord Sri Murugan. Through prayers, chanting and devotion, let us surrender our worries to the Lord and seek His guidance, protection and grace
Courage and Determination
As we continue our prayers, let us reflect on Lord Murugan’s divine courage and determination. May His blessings give us the strength to face life’s challenges with faith and overcome our fears with confidence.
More events coming soon! Stay tuned! For more information, check out our events calendar!
Sankatahara Chaturthi (January 6) A sacred day in South India dedicated to Lord Ganesha (Pillaiyar) the remover of obstacles. Observed as Angaraki Chaturthi, it is believed to grant strength, peace, and relief from life’s difficulties through fasting, prayer, and moon darshan.
Arudra Darshanam at the Siva Vishnu Temple of Ottawa celebrates Lord Shiva’s sacred Ananda Tandavam, the cosmic dance of bliss that blesses devotees with peace and spiritual upliftment. Rooted in ancient Vedic and Tamil tradition, the festival honors Shiva’s descent to Chidambaram, his victory over ego, and the rare divine vision he grants. The celebration highlights the Pancha Kritya—the five acts of creation, protection, destruction, illusion, and grace. SVT Ottawa marks the day with Nava Kalasa Homam, Abhishekam for Sri Amirthakadeswarar and Abirami Amman, and the main Arudra Darshanam, inviting devotees to begin the year with clarity and devotion.
Due to severe weather conditions expected in the Ottawa area, the Temple will close at 7pm on Sunday, 28 December 2025, in the interest of safety for all devotees, volunteers, and staff.
📅 Date: Sunday, 28 December 2025
🕒 Early Closure Time: 7pm
🌨️ Reason: Severe weather and unsafe travel conditions
🎭 Cultural Event Update:
The cultural event scheduled for 28 December 2025 will be rescheduled to a later date. The new date and time will be announced soon through Temple communications.
