Hindu Temple Reinforces
Ottawa’s Diversity
The concept to build the
Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton was developed at a meeting of the community
held on February 29, 1984. Regular religious activities commenced, September
1986, after the first phase of construction.The nine inner Temples to house
the Deities were built during the second phase and completed in October
1989. Three Shikharas (domes) adorn the top of this Hindu Temple. There
are two resident priests to serve the needs of the community. During the
Festival of Light (Deepavali), the Temple may hold a thousand people. All
funds for the Temple have been raised through generous donations by the
people of the district and the surrounding areas. [Photo, courtesy Mohan
Mahidhara, photographer, Sadhana Nagnur]