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Hindu Samaj Temple, Hamilton, Canada

of Hamilton and Region

6297, Ternty RD., Hamilton, ON, LoR 1 Po

JAI MATA DI!

UPCOMING NAVRATRI PROGRAMS
EVERYBODY IS CORDIALLY INVITED TO RECEIVE MATA`S BLESSINGS OF

SHRI NAVDURGA PUJA & CHANDI HAVAN (AM) PROGRAMS
Daily from 5-Oct to 12-Oct from 10:00 AM – 12:00 NOON

MATA KI CHOWKI
Saturday , Oct 5 from 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM followed by Preeti Bhoj.  Chowki is performed by Shyam Ji & team of Brampton
Sponsored by Dr. Manjula Duhan & family

NAVRATRI RAS GARBA
Saturday, Oct 5 from 7:00PM - 10:00PM in Temple Community Hall
Sponsored by Gujrati Members

MATA KI CHOWKI
Sunday, Oct 6 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM followed by Preeti Bhoj.  Chowki is performed by Shyam Ji
Sponsored by Mrs. Nirdosh Gulati and Mr. Bhagwan Das Gulati & family

MATA KI CHOWKI
Tuesday, Oct 8 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM followed by Preeti Bhoj.  Chowki is performed by Pt. Vijay Sharma Ji & Team
Sponsored by Mr. Daljit Sihra & family

MATA KI CHOWKI - DURGA ASHTAMI
Friday Oct 11, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM followed by Preeti Bhoj.  Chowki is performed by Pundit Neeraj Sharma Ji of Oakville Temple; Shubham Shukla & Team

Sponsored by Mrs. Neelam Bassi & family
 

MATA KI CHOWKI - MAHA NAVMI
Saturday Oct 12, from 5:00PM - 8:00PM followed by Preeti Bhoj.  Chowki is performed by our Hamilton Temple Chowki Team: Parveen Kanda, Lalita Kumar, Rama Sharma, Uma Sharma, Raj K. Sharma, Sunanda Jadon, Mamta Shukla, Raj. K. Gupta, Jyoti Joshi, Santosh Bhanwara, Santosh Sharma, Pushpa Ghai, Kailash Kohli & Mr. Kohli. Dr. Thapar, Raksha Sharma Dimpi Verma & Shubham Shukla & Team

Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Ponna Rao, Mrs. Deepa Sharma, Mrs. Mamta Shukla, Mrs. Neetu Sharma, Mrs. Mona Sharma, Mrs. Bhavna Bhatiya & Mrs. Sunita Bansal, Mrs. Surabhi Bhutani,

MAA KALI PUJA
Sunday Oct 13, 2013 at 10:00 AM.  Puja is sponsored by Dr. Basanti Majumdar. 

MATA KI CHOWKI - VIJAY DASHMI
Sunday Oct 13, from 4:00PM - 6:00PM followed by Preeti Bhoj.  Chowki is performed by Shyam Ji & Team & Shubham Shukla RAVAN DAHAN & DASHEHRA CELEBRATIONS are aftar Aarti in the rear parking lot.  Preeti Bhoj follows.

Sponsored by Mr. Abhay Mathur & family

DIWALI DINNER & DANCE

Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 6pm

Please get your tickets by contacting Temple or any volunteer or committee member

DEEPAWALI

Saturday, November 2, 2013

(Mahalakshmi Puja, fireworks, prasad distribution) - Detailed program to follow

 

To sponsor any festival, puja, or Preeti Bhoj, please contact temple at (905) 679 6735.

About Us

The Hindu Samaj of Hamilton & Region is a non-profit charitable religious organization, registered with Canada Customs and Revenue Agency. Hindu Samaj of Hamilton & Region strives to satisfy the spiritual, social, educational, and cultural needs of the Hindu community residing in Hamilton and surrounding communities. We have been serving the community in the new city of Hamilton and vicinity (formerly the regional municipality of Hamilton) since 1976. The Hindu Samaj of Hamilton & Region was formed in 1975 and received the charter as a charitable religious organization in February 1976. Originally we were meeting on the third Sunday of every month in McMaster University, until we were able to purchase an old church on Twenty Road in Hannon (originally a suburb, but now a part of the new city of Hamilton) in December 1984. This church was gradually converted into a temple and Hindu deities were established, the last being in April 1993. Hindu Samaj of Hamilton & Region strives to satisfy the spiritual, social, educational and cultural needs of the Hindu community residing in Hamilton and surrounding communities. In September 2001, our temple was destroyed by fire. With generous help from the community in Hamilton, over a million dollars were raised to build a new temple, which is almost near completion.

Temple Schedule

Monday to Saturday
Pooja	8:00 am - 9:00 am
Pooja	6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Aarti	7:00 pm

Sunday
Pooja, Kirtan, Bhajans, Parvachan and Aarti	10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Bhajans and Aarti	3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Preeti Bhoj	6:00 pm

To receive email updates on upcoming temple events, ple\ase send us your email at hindusamajhamilton@yahoo.ca

Religious Services

The Hindu Samaj of Hamilton & Region offers various services to fulfil the spiritual, social, educational, and cultural needs of the Hindu community residing in Hamilton and surrounding communities.  Please see below.

Please Note that devotes are expected to provide transportation to and from the temple for the priest, and to make sure that the priest is dropped back at the temple in 4 hours (including time for transportation). Additional services and charges are available by contacting the temple.  All donations are tax deductible and donors will be given Tax receipt.  

Service	Donation to Temple
Anna Prashana (First feeding of solid food for baby)	$101
Archana (Sahasra Namavali)	$101
Archana (108 namavali)	$21
Bhoomi Pooja (Ground breaking ceremony for new home)	$101*
Vastu Shanti/Griha Pravesh	$101*
Upanayanam and Vidya arambh	$101
Engagement Ceremony	$101
Vivah (Marriage Ceremony) Dakshina	$101 + $1100 for hall
Seemantham/Dohala (Pooja for expectant mother)	$101
Punyahvachanam (for the newborn)	$101
Namkaran (Naming ceremony)	$101
Annaprashana (first feeding of solid food)	$51
Moondan Sanskar (hair offering)	$101
Havan/Honam	$101
Abhishekam	$101
Sahasranamavali	$101
Satyanarayan Pooja	$101
Navagraha Pooja (108 Namavali)	$101
Blessings for new vehicle	$51
Maata Ki Chowki	$151 for the temple $101 for Priests and collected Ardaas
Use of kitchen for serving food	$101 + $51 for disposable plates, glasses and serviettes (set of 100))
Overnight stay of the priest outside the temple	$101*

Temple Dieties

LORD GANESHA, Ram Pariwar, MAA DURGA, SHIVA PARIVAR, RADHA KRISHNA, MATA SARASWATI, LAXMI MATA, LORD BALAJI and NAVAGRAHA

Our Priests

Pundit Maheswari Prasad Shukla, Pundit Shashi Bhusan

Both priests perform the Solah Sanskar as follows:
1. Grabhaadhan: Conception 
2. Punsavana: Fetus protection 
3. Simanta: Satisfying wishes of the pregnant Mother 
4. Jaat-Karmaa: Child Birth 
5. Naamkarma: Naming Child 
6. Nishkramana: Taking the child outdoors 
7. Annaprashana: Giving the child solid food. 
8. Mundan or Choula: Hair cutting. 
9. Karnavedh: Ear piercing 
10. Yagyopaveet: Sacred thread 
11. Vedarambh: Study of Vedas and Scriptures 
12. Samaavartana: Completing education 
13. Vivaah: Marriage 
14. Sarvasanskaar: Preparing for Renouncing 
15. Sanyas (Awasthadhyan): Renouncing 
16. Antyeshti: Last rite, or funeral rites

Yoga and Meditation

The temple offers one hour of Yoga, Pranayama, and Meditation every Wednesday from 7pm to 8 pm held from last Wedesday in March to first Wednesday in December each year. There is no charge but participants are free to give donations to the temple.

For more information, please contact Dr. Mahendra Deonarain (a disciple of Sri Ashutoshji Maharaj) at (905) 662-9719 (email: mahendra13@cogeco.ca)

Cultural Program

Hindu Samaj has a well-established Cultural Program to enhance cultural activities and promote their understanding.  This is an excellent place for kids and youngters to develop skills and learn in a community environment. 

Hindu Samaj organises cultural events that allow the audience to immerse in the food, music, and religious traditions from all over India and beyond.  Please visit links on this website to the programs held in the past.  We also collaborates with community organizations to hold cross-cultural events.

If you have new ideas to share about the cultural program, or your children wish to take part in upcoming programs, please contact:

Mrs. Uma Sharma: (905) 536-3407

English Discourses

Religious discourses in English are conducted at the Hindu Samaj Temple on the second to last Sunday of every month (if there are 4 Sundays, then it is on the 3rd Sunday; and if there are 5 Sundays, it is on the 4th Sunday) from 4:45pm to 5:45pm.  In the winter months (November to March) the timing is 4:30pm to 5:15pm.  These sessions are open to all who are interested.
 

Discourses are conducted by Dr. Mahendra Deonaraine.
 

Please note: the discourses may be rescheduled if there is a scheduling conflict with another major event at the temple.  For further information, please contact Dr. Mahendra Deonarain at (905) 662-9719 (email: mahendra13@cogeco.ca).

Board of Directors

The Executive Management Committee (EMC) is as follows.  Please feel free to contact any one of Secretaries.

Mr. Vinod Kapoor	President	Phone: 905-921-0600 Email: vinremax@yahoo.com
Mr. Ramesh Panchal	General Secretary	Phone: 905-928-1925 Email: rpins@sympatico.com
Mr. Mani Subramanian	Religious Secretary	Phone: Email: subraman@univmail.cis.mcmaster.ca
Mr. Markad Kamath	Vice-President	Phone: 905-526-1241 Email: markatkar@yahoo.com
Mrs. Uma Sharma	Cultural Secretary	Phone: 905-627-5252 Email: umasharma12345@gmail.com
Mrs. Kiran Gupta	Treasurer	Email: kgupta2@hotmail.com
Mr. Anand Verma	Director	Phone: 905-741-3582 Email: anandverma@hotmail.ca
Mr. Suresh Gupta	Kitchen Secretary	Phone: 905-648-1094 Email: skgupta86@yahoo.com
Mr. Raj Sharma (Stoney Creek)	Director	Phone: 905-928-8390 Email: rajksharma01@gmail.com

School / College Tours

Hindu Samaj routinely hosts visitors who wish to learn about the Hindu religion.  If you are an educational institution wishing to arrange for a guided tour for students, please contact Dr. Mahendra Deonaraine at (905) 662-9719

Sponsoring Akhand Ramayan Paath

Sponsor Akhand Ramayan Paath (24 hour non stop recital of the Ramayan) at the temple on the last weekend on every month.  This is a 24 hour recital of the whole Ramayan.  It starts on Saturday at 12 noon and the Purnahuti (culmination of the Path) takes place on Sunday.  It is then followed by Aarti and Preeti Bhoj prasad. 

Please contact any one of the below if you or your family wishes to sponsor the Path.

Temple: (905)-679-6935

Mr. Raj Sharma: (905) 719-3407

Mrs. Rita Varma: (905) 648-7258

Women's Outreach Group

Hindu Samaj Women's Outreach Group is a non - political, non - denominational, intergenerational group that promotes link with diverse group to build an inclusive, culturally rich community and create civic awareness.

Currently, we have more than 60 active members in the group. Our mandate is to work closely with other communities as a team to build stronger communities and organize various activities through the year. We believe that strong support from other communities is essential to serve our communities better and to gain positive and more meaningful results. Some of the activities organized by W.O.G are knitting, quilting, and food demonstrations. We provide appropriate support and assistance to new immigrants to help them settle smoothly in Hamilton. We have helped other communities to raise funds through donating items such as "shopping Bags" made by our community members. Moreover, we are working hard towards developing ideas/activities that would increase the youth participation in community activities.

The women meet at the Community Hall of the Hindu Samaj Temple every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 7:30pm - 9pm.

Our Committee Members are:

President : Surekha Parekh (Ph: 905-388-5791, Email: Surekha_global@yahoo.com)

Treasurer : Roma Juneja (Ph: 905-648-4596, Email: rjuneja@stjosham.on.ca)

Secretary : Nidhi Jain (Ph : 905-628-9194, Email: jain_n33@hotmail.com)

Activities Organizer : Virbala Kumar (Ph: 905-575-7795, Email: Virbalakumar@gmail.com)

Women of all ages are invited to join the group, participate in activities, and have fun.  Activities include: Energy Exercise, Ras Garba, Movie Swap

New people and new ideas are welcome.

Contact Us:

Address:

6297 Twenty Road
Hamilton, ON
L0R 1P0

Phone: 905-679-6935

Email: hindusamajhamilton@yahoo.ca

Om Tat Sat

                                                        

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