You won't believe it: temples in Canada.

You won't believe it: temples in Canada.

You won't believe it: temples in Canada:

You won't believe it: temples in Canada.

Temple is a place reserved for several religions and rituals and activities such as prayers and sacrifices are to be performed by humans. These temples are all over the world but India has most of them. But today I will tell you about Canadian Hindu temples and what is the story behind them. Canada is the very beautiful country and the Indian population starts immigrating to Canada about 110 years back. They also lugged their culture with them to Canada. Now according to the survey Canada Population, 2018 is 36.95 million people and among them, the Hindu population in Canada is around 3 lakh.

10 Canada Hindu Temples:

Temples are strategically located at a place where the positive energy is abundantly available fro the magnetic and electric wave distributions of the north/south pole thrust. 

Living in some other country sometimes make us feel very negative and dull. Temples are a source of positive energy visiting a temple in such a situation helps a lot be positive.

So here is a list of 10 Canada Hindu Temples:

1. Hindu Temple of Ottawa:

You won't believe it: temples in Canada

• Location: Bank Street (rural area)
• Inaugurated in the 19th century.
• This temple was built with the joint efforts of some Canadian Hindus.
• The temple is the prime worship spot of more than 5000 Hindus residing in Ottawa.

2. Guruvayurappan Temple of Brampton:

You won't believe it: temples in Canada

• Location: Brampton.
• This is yet another Hindu temple in Brampton.
• It is considered one of the most beautiful Hindu temples in Canada.
• The temple is being reconstructed presently and the temple authority will be done with the work soon.

3. Shri Vitthal Hindu mandir:

You won't believe it: temples in Canada

• Location: Toronto, Canada.
• It acts as a religious cultural center as well.
• This temple is also a registered non-profit charitable organization.
• If you're a Hindu then you will realize that this temple was built keeping in the mind Hindu culture and tradition.
• This temple is one of the most popular religious spots in the city and is considered to be one of the sacred Hind pilgrimages in the country as well.

4. Devi Mandir:

You won't believe it: temples in Canada

• Located: Oakville.
• Established: 1988
• It was established by a small group of Hindus.
• It took a lot of hard work to build this temple and taking it to the position where it is today.
• It is one of the most significant Hindu temples in Canada and visited by Hindus from all corners of Canada. 

5. Iskcon Temple:

You won't believe it: temples in Canada

• Location: Brampton.
• Established:1966
• Motto: Significance of teaching of Vedic Literature all over Canada.
• This temple offers a variety of learning facilities for those who are devoted to Vedic Literature.
• Along with that, this temple also offers yoga lessons and assistance regarding meditation.

6. Sringeri Temple:

You won't believe it: temples in Canada

• Location: Toronto.
• It is one of the most visited Hindu temples in the country.
• Godness Shradamba is worshiped on this temple.
• This temple follows the style of the Shrinigeri Temple located in Karnataka, India.
• It is famous for its beautiful architecture.

7. Hindu Sabha Temple:

You won't believe it: temples in Canada

• Inauguration:1995
• Moto: Develop the Sanatan Dharma. 
• This non-profit organization is one of the best religious spots for a Hindu in Canada.
• The temple has been successful in preserving then India culture and the ancient style of Indian civilization.
• In the 19th century, this temple was registered in the name of the Hindu Sabha.

8. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple:

You won't believe it: temples in Canada

• Location: Toronto.
• It was built by the BAPS Swaminarayan in 2007 and took 18 months to complete.
• The temple consists of 24000 pieces of hand-carved Italian marbles.
• It is also made up with Turkish Limestone and Indian pink stone.
• This is one of the largest temples in Canada and is spread over 18 acres.

9. International Buddhist Society:

You won't believe it: temples in Canada

• Build in: 1983.
• Location: Richmond of British Columbia
• Also known as Guan- Yin temple.
• It was by two Buddhists who formed the International Buddhist Society.
• It was built in a sprawling one acre of campus.
• It is referred to as Richmond's "POINT OF PRIDE" by the people of the city for breathtaking beautiful construction.

10. Canada Kandaswamy Temple:

You won't believe it: temples in Canada

• Location: Toronto.
• Established: 1998.
• Laid down by: Mr. K KailaisanthaKurukal.
• It is named as NAllurKandaswamyKovil.
• The temple has a huge image of Navalar Peruman.
• All the customs and celebrations of this temple as conducted in the same manner as it is done in NallurKandawamy temple of Jaffna, Srilanka.

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