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
Following our Kumbabhishekam on December 14, 2025, the 48-day Mandala Puja has commenced. The Mandala Puja will be performed every evening from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, continuing until January 31, 2026. Sponsorship Opportunities are open for devotees. For sponsorships or further details, please contact the Temple Office at 613-316-6245
Thai Pongal and Makara Sankranti celebrate the Sun’s northward journey and the harvest season, honoring nature, farmers, and Surya with rituals, offerings, and gratitude-filled traditions.
Makara Jyothi marks the divine appearance of Lord Ayyappa, symbolizing light, dharma, and spiritual awakening. Observing this sacred occasion with bhajans and collective chanting helps purify the mind, remove obstacles, and invoke divine grace.
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.
A celebration honoring Abirami Bhattar’s devotion through Abhishegam, Andhadhi chanting, special pooja, procession, and blessings from Sri Abirami Amman
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.
