Sankatahara (Sankatara) Chaturthi, A sacred day dedicated to Raja Ganapathy ,the remover of obstacles. This Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday, making it Angaraki Sankatahara Chaturthi, which is regarded as the most powerful form of this vrat.

Vidushi Dr. Yogashree Bharath, a Vidwat‑certified Carnatic musician trained by renowned gurus including Smt. Vishaka Hari, has performed across India, the USA, and Canada. In Thirukadavurum Thirupathiyum, she presents a Harikatha on Amritaghateshwarar and Srinivasar, weaving music with kshetra mahatmyam from Thirukadavur and Tirupathi.

Arudhra Darshanam at SVT Ottawa on Jan 3, 2026 at 5:30 AM. Join us for Nava Kalasa Homam, Abhishekam, and Lord Nataraja Darshan. All are welcome.

New Year 2026 Celebrations at Siva Vishnu Temple of Ottawa Join us on Thursday, January 1, 2026, for a day of spiritual renewal. The temple opens at 6:30 AM, followed by a series of sacred rituals from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, including Homam, Nava Kalasa Puja, and Rudra Abhishegam, culminating in the Maha Deeparadhanai at 9:30 AM. The day will also feature a special Pancha Purana Rendition by Sabthavi Baskaran. Devotees interested in sponsorship are invited to contact the Temple Office at 613-316-6245.

Prathosham Puja on Dec 31, 2025, 6:30–8:30 PM. Participate in prayers and Abhishekam to receive Lord Siva’s grace. Tickets at temple office. 613‑316‑6245.

The Siva Vishnu Temple of Ottawa invites you to celebrate Vaikunda Ekadesi on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Known as the “King of all Ekadesis,” this sacred day offers the immense spiritual power to grant liberation (Moksha). The program begins early with Suprabhata Seva at 4:30 AM, followed by Homam and Abhishegam. A key highlight is the Swarga Vasal Pravesham at 7:45 AM, where passing through the ceremonially opened northern gate symbolizes the soul's entry into divine grace. Devotees are welcome to experience this once-a-year auspicious event and can contact the Temple Office at 613-316-6245 for sponsorship opportunities.

Join us at the Siva Vishnu Temple of Ottawa every Saturday morning, starting December 20, 2025, 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; sponsorship opportunities for this Seva are available by calling or WhatsApping 613-316-6245 for advance booking.

Sashti Viratham – Thursday, December 25, 2025 Celebrate the victory of good over evil this Sashti, a day dedicated to Lord Murugan. Observing this fast is believed to bring courage, protection, and harmony to families and children. We invite all devotees to join us at the temple from 7:00 PM onwards for the Kanda Sashti Parayanam to seek the divine blessings of Valli Devasena Samedha Kalyana Subramania Swamy. Saravanabhava • Om Muruga

Join us on Sunday evening, December 21, 2025, for a special performance by Smt. Himani Agarwal and Divine Rhythm Creative Arts. This program celebrates the grace and storytelling of Kathak through a sacred shloka from the Shiva Mahimna Stotra and a rhythmic "Krishna Nartan" piece featuring dancers Ambili Muralidharan, Ritu Tandon, and Arshamani. The evening will also include a 10-minute devotional Bhajan performance of Ganesh Stuti and Saraswati Vandana by a talented group of young vocalists. Come experience the rich traditions of the Lucknow Gharana brought to life through dance and devotion.

Join us at the Siva Vishnu Temple of Ottawa every Saturday morning, starting December 20, 2025, 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; sponsorship opportunities for this Seva are available by calling or WhatsApping 613-316-6245 for advance booking.

Experience a beautiful blend of music and devotion featuring performers Sindhu Radhakrishnan and Roshan Athreya. Sindhu brings a lifelong passion for song across all genres, while Roshan, a composer and producer trained in both Carnatic and Western classical music, offers a unique fusion of vocal and instrumental talent. Alongside these performances, we invite you to join us every Friday at 6:00 PM for the chanting of Lalitha Sahasranamam during the mandala puja days. Participating in these thousand names of the Goddess is a powerful way to seek spiritual growth, mental peace, and prosperity.

Join us for the profound Maha Kumbabhishekam celebrations at the Siva Vishnu Temple on Dec 14, 2025! Due to space limitations and safety requirements, Sarvadarshana on the main Kumbabhishekam day will be offered in scheduled 2-hour batches between 11:00 AM and 9:00 PM. Prasad will be provided to all visitors. Special Archana will be offered hourly starting at 11:45 AM. We look forward to sharing this auspicious occasion with you!

On Saturday, December 13, 2025 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM), join us for the significant preparatory ritual, the 3rd Kaala Puja & Tailabhishekam, at the Siva Vishnu Temple. This sacred ritual involves the application of sesame oil to the deities, which is performed for physical cleansing, protection against the heat of the aarti, and spiritual purification of the atmosphere. We warmly welcome you and your family to participate and not miss the unique opportunity of applying the oil onto the deities with your own hands.

On Saturday, December 13, 2025 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM), join us for the significant preparatory ritual, the 2nd Kaala Puja & Tailabhishekam, at the Siva Vishnu Temple. This sacred ritual involves the application of sesame oil to the deities, which is performed for physical cleansing, protection against the heat of the aarti, and spiritual purification of the atmosphere. We warmly welcome you and your family to participate and not miss the unique opportunity of applying the oil onto the deities with your own hands.

Join us on Friday, December 12th (6:00 PM – 8:30 PM) for two foundational ceremonies: Kumbha Alangaram and Yaga Saalai Prathishtai. The Kumbha Alangaram involves the elaborate ceremonial decoration of the Kalasha (sacred pot), which symbolically represents the deity's body, incorporating elements like banana leaves, sacred grains, and precious gems; witnessing this ritual brings high position and divine favor. Immediately following, the Yaga Saalai Prathishtai prepares the requirements for the Yagnas, including the sacred fire pit and dedicated altars for the 108 Companion Gods, blessing participants with a disciplined life and career advancement.

Join us on Friday, December 12th (8:30 AM – 12:30 PM) for the powerful Lakshmi Sudharshana Homam, performed for universal welfare, prosperity, and protection. This important ritual seeks the divine grace of Lord Sudarshanar to remove obstacles and negative influences, bestowing abundance, peace, and material prosperity upon all participants. Contributions support the temple's year-round spiritual activities. You may register for Sankalpam & Participation directly at the temple for $150 per family, and all registered participants will receive prasadam and Homa Rakshai (divine ash).

Join us on Thursday, December 11th (5:00 PM – 8:30 PM) for critical evening rituals culminating in the spiritual awakening of the Deities. The ceremonies include Theertha Sangrahanam to sanctify the temple with holy waters and Mruth Sangrahanam, where sacred earth is collected to invoke the blessings of Bhooma Devi (fertility). The evening climaxes with the highly auspicious Nayana Unmeelanam—the rare Opening of the Eyes ceremony—symbolizing the activation of divine consciousness within the idols, followed by the Sayanaathi Vasam ritual where divine energy (Śakti) is invoked, formally preparing the temple for the grand Kumbabhishekam.

Join us on Thursday, December 11th (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM) for the essential Poorvangam ceremonies focused on purification and sanctification. The schedule includes Thishaa Homam for directional protection, Rakshognam to cleanse the temple site of any construction-related harm, and Murthy Homam to transform the idol into a living embodiment (Sanithyam). These rituals, including Santhi Homam and Agni Sangrahanam (kindling of the sacred fire), are vital steps that ensure peace, purity, and prosperity for the temple and all who visit.

Join us for Poorvangam Day 1 Evening: a powerful set of Vedic ceremonies designed to purify and protect the sacred ground. The evening includes Grama Santhi to remove community misfortunes, Vasthu Santhi to sanctify the land and remove defects, and Pravesha Bhali to balance all directional energies. By appeasing eight powerful spirits and worshipping the eight divine guardians (Indra, Yama, Varuna, and others), this ritual ensures spiritual protection, harmony, and prosperity for the temple site and the surrounding community. Witness these essential foundational Pujas.

Join us for the powerful Ganapathi and Navagraha Homams to invoke the blessings of Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles and ensure success in all your endeavors. The Navagraha Homam will help harmonize planetary influences and bring good fortune and peace of mind. You can register for the Sankalpam at the temple for protection and divine prasadam.

The Siva Vishnu Temple of Ottawa joyfully announces the Sacred Yantra Navarathna Prathishta Ceremony to welcome our deities—marking a momentous spiritual milestone for our community. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to place the Navarathnas specially made for our temple deities, personally by you and your family.  These will stay within the petaam of the deities for many generations!

Shri Ganesan has been giving discourses for nearly two decades now with the theme “Valmikiyum Tyagarajarum" (Valmiki and Tyagaraja). His discourses are a veritable treat of erudition and devotion, providing an in depth study of the sahitya, the ragas, the talas and even the sangatis of Tyagabrahmam’s kritis, and correlating them with the shlokas and episodes of Valmiki Ramayana. 

We invite our devotees to a session of refined erudition and elating music. The discourse will be given by Shri Ganesan; the kritis will be sung by Shri Ganesh; accompaniments by Shri Saeyon (violin) and Shri Aditya Seshan (mrdangam). 

Join us for the Sathya Narayana Puja to experience a serene Saturday morning  in the auspicious month of souramnana Karthika maasa!

Diwali Celebrations with Cultural Programs at the Siva Vishnu Temple of Ottawa. Join us for an evening of music, dance & instrumental performances by Ottawa talents. Snacks & coffee provided. All are welcome – don’t miss it!

Kubera Lakshmi Puja 2025! Celebrate Diwali with us at Siva Vishnu Temple of Ottawa. Seek the divine blessings of Goddess Lakshmi & Lord Kubera for prosperity and joy.

Navarathri is the most sacred time to worship Devi and seek Her divine grace. Join us for the Sumangali Puja at the temple, performed for 108 Sumangalis, invoking Devi’s blessings for health, happiness, and family prosperity.

We are blessed to host *Sri Lalitha Sahasranama Parayana* during the auspicious Navaratri under the divine guidance of *Swami Sri Veereshananda Saraswati & Swami Sri Paramananda Om*. These revered monks from the Ramakrishna Vivekananda Ashram, Karnataka, are torchbearers of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda’s timeless message. Their presence is a rare blessing and an opportunity to be inspired and uplifted.

In this discourse, by Swami Sadyojathah, we explore how Siva’s stillness and Vishnu’s sustaining flow reflect two facets of the same Supreme Consciousness.

Siva Vishnu Temple of Ottawa will host the divine "Sri Sudharshana Narasimha Homam" for the first time in Ottawa. This event will serve as an auspicious beginning for Siva Vishnu Temple of Ottawa. The Homam will be ceremoniously performed by the Chief Priests, the esteemed Pradhana Archakulu of the revered Yadadri temple, and will be conducted under the supervision of Yadadri Temple authorities.