Welcome to An Indian Morning Program

New weekly activities for the rest of the weekdays (except Sundays)

Wednesday 7.00- 7.30 pm Ganesh/Karthikeyan Pooja

Thursday 7.00- 7.30 pm Shri Krishna Pooja

Friday 7.00- 7.30 pm Durga Pooja

Saturday 7.00- 7.30 pm Ram Parivar Pooja

Sri Varalakshmi Vrata Puja and Shravan Upakarma Ceremony

Dear Devotees,

Shravan Purnima , also known as Rakhi Purnima, falls on Thursday, August 27 this year. It is a very holy
day as several auspicious events are celebrated on this day. Among them, the most important and
popular traditions are Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) and Rik / Yajur Upakarma, changing of Holy Thread-
(Avani Avittam / Jandhyala Purnima). On the Friday preceding the Shravan Purnima day, Sri Varalakshmi Vrata puja will be celebrated.

Please come and join the auspicious celebrations of these two events and seek divine blessings, details below.

Sri Varalakshmi Vrata Puja - Friday, August 21

Varalakshmi Puja will be conducted in the Gita Bhavan at the Temple on Friday, August 21 from 5:30
pm to 7:30 pm. Please be at the Temple by 5:30 pm. The Puja will start at 5:45 pm followed by recitation
of Vrata story and Aarti at 7:30 pm.

All participants please:

- Register at PUJA REGISTRATION link
- Bring your puja plate, Deepam (Diya) and Two Thorams ;
- You may bring small quantities of flowers and fruits.

We 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.

Shravana Upakarma Ceremony - Thursday, August 27

On 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.

This auspicious ceremony will be conducted both in person and Broadcast Live.

Please bring puja items (Temple will not provide any). A suggested list is given below:

(i) Black sesame seeds 50 g (ii) Rice - 50 g (iii) Vibhooti (Bhasma) (iv) Chandan
(v) Kusha pavitra (Darbha) (vi) Yagnopaveetam (vii) Fruits (viii) Achaman patra's-(panchapatra-udharani)

Please 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.

For further information, please contact the temple at 613-822-1531.

Thank you,

Board of Directors🙏

If you need more information for HINDU TEMPLE, please contact the Manager at 613-822-1531 or visit www.hindutemple.ca.

Durga Mandir Ottawa is now open everyday.

Monday to Saturday- 6 pm to 8 pm, and Sunday- 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Durga Mandir warmly invites you to join for : Mata ki Chowki

Date: Aug 21, 2026 (Friday)

Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Mahaprasad will be served before the chowki starting at 5:30 pm

Satyanarayan katha

Date: Aug 27, 2026 (Thursday)

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Mahaprasad will be served after the aarti.

Sunderkand path

Date: Sept 1, 2026 (Tuesday)

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Mahaprasad will be served after the aarti.

Janamashtami

Date: Sept 3, 2026 (Thursday)

Time: 8:00 pm - 12:30 am

Note

For more updates, connect us on instagram: @durgatempleottawa

www.durgatemple.ca

You can also be informed about our upcoming events by visiting or joining Whatsapp group / Click here

For Donations:

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Interac: donation@durgatemple.ca / donation.durgatemple@gmail.com

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We look forward to your presence at these auspicious events!

Over 1000 public parking spots are also available only a block away at Lansdowne Park.

If you would like to host/sponsor Sunday Puja, Mata Ki Chowki, Jagrata, Satya Narayan Bhagwan Katha, Durga Saptasati path, Hawan, Wedding, Engagement, or any other events at the Mandir or at your home, please contact:

Pundit Ravindra Narayan Pandey Ji: 613-216-7575

Leena Shukla ji ( VP Operations): 613-612-9448

Tanishq Bansal (VP Building): 343-988-8722

Mr. Shikhar Chitkara (Public Relations Officer): 902-412-9490

If you need more information for VISHWA SHAKTI DURGA MANDIR, please contact Mandir Line at 613-321-0675, or visit www.durgatemple.ca

For more information, please email at oss@ottawasikhsociety.com or visit www.ottawasikhsociety.com or call 613-225-8280.

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Chinmaya Mission Ottawa will be offering the following programs to foster spiritual achievement:

Young Adults: Every Monday at 7:30 PM. For university students and young adults (17 to 30). In-person classes at Chinmaya Bharati. Please contact Shailesh Sutarwala at hariomss@gmail.com or 613-591-5961 for more information.

Bhagavad Geeta: Every Wednesday at 7:00 PM. Starting Chapter 9 (raja-vidya-raj-guhya-yogo The Yoga of Royal Knowledge and Royal Secret) on Sept 21. Video lectures

of Swami Chinmayananda along with discussions. Please contact Anil Parekh at parekh.anil@gmail.com or 613-738-7466 for more information and zoom meeting link.

Sunday Balavihar: Every Sunday at 10:30 AM. In-person classes begin on September 18 at our Chinmaya Bharati located at 1088 Ogilvie Drive. Study classes for children JK to Grade 12. Adult classes on Upanishads. To register, go to ChinmayaOttawa.com.

Sri Sarasvati Puja: Every Sunday at 9:45 AM before classes begin. To offer puja, please contact Gita Parekh at 613-738-7466 with your desired date.

Monthly Poonam Puja: Sri Sarasvati Puja on every Poonam (full moon day). To offer puja, please contact Bina Sutarwala at 613-591-5961 with your desired date.

Please refer to thier new and updated website www.chinmayaottawa.com for further information on special events, children, youth and family camps, as well as upcoming lecture series.

South India Cultural Association (SICA) is pleased to present a Carnatic vocal concert, featuring Kruthi Vittal on vocal, Vittal Rangan on violin and R Sankara-narayanan on mridangam.

The Mahatma Gandhi Peace Council of Ottawa (MGPCO) warmly invites you, your family, friends, and colleagues to participate in the MGPCO Peace Walk 2026, a community event celebrating peace, non-violence, inclusion, and mutual understanding.

Durga Mandir warmly invites you to join for :

Mata ki Chowki

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