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
Devotees are humbly invited to participate with family and friends and receive the divine blessings of Valli Devasena Sametha Kalyana Subramanya Swami.
Sankata Hara Chathurthi signifies the worship of Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles, difficulties, and fears from life. Observing this sacred day with devotion brings wisdom, prosperity, and success in all endeavors.
Kalashtami worship is believed to remove obstacles and fears , protects from negative influences, grants spiritual strength, discipline and clarity, bestow prosperity and well-being.
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.
