Shree Pashupatinath Mandir Canada
Nepalese Canadian Heritage Centre
A Canadian charitable organization
Nepalese Canadian Heritage Centre
A Canadian charitable organization
Nepalese Canadian Heritage Centre
A Canadian charitable organization
Nepalese Canadian Heritage Centre
A Canadian charitable organization
NCHC is organizing grand celebration of Teej 2024.
It will be at Speranza Banquet Hall, 510 Deerhurst Dr #10A, Brampton, ON, L6T5H9
Date/Time: Friday, August 30, 2024 from 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
Please contact us for your business promotion and event tickets.
NCHC purchased 10 acres of land in East Garafraxa (near Orangeville) with the purpose of building Grand Pashupatinath Mandir Canada in the future.
Mandir is open 7 days a week.
| Day | Morning | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9 am - 12 noon | 6 pm - 8 pm |
| Tue | 9 am - 12 noon | 6 pm - 8 pm |
| Wed | 9 am - 12 noon | - |
| Thu | 9 am - 12 noon | - |
| Fri | 9 am - 12 noon | 6 pm - 8 pm |
| Sat | 9 am - 1 pm | 6 pm - 8 pm |
| Sun | 9 am - 1 pm | 6 pm - 8 pm |
Historically, the Nepalese religious tradition evolved through the amalgamation of Hindu and Buddhist beliefs. Hinduism and Buddhism share common values, tradition and shrine for worship and believe in peaceful co-existence, compassion, forgiveness and religious harmony. The people of Nepalese origin take immense pride in this religious heritage and traditions that significantly define the Nepalese way of life.
In light of the growing Nepalese Canadian populace in Canada, particularly in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and its surrounding areas, it is prudent to communally own a place for congregating, practicing and celebrating Nepalese religious rites, festivities, and traditions.
Therefore, we, the people of Nepalese origin, came together to establish a place of worship called the Shree Pashupatinath Mandir with the goal of advancing Hindu and Buddhist religious heritage and traditions in Canada and thereby enriching Canadian multiculturalism. However, due to the growing needs of community and service gaps/resources, Nepalese Canadian Heritage Centre (NCHC) has expanded its community engagement programs and services in recent days.
NCHC organizes various socio-cultural activities, festivals and celebrations in our community. These activities and celebrations provide opportunities for the individuals and families to come together to honor and rejoice our traditions and customs. Every year, we host a Nepali New Year (middle of April), Teej (Festival of Women) Dashain (greatest festival in Nepal), Tihar/Dipawali (Festival of Lights). These celebrations also provide opportunities to learn about our traditional culture, develop social connections among the community members and have fun. Hosting such activities on an annual basis, we have entertained thousands of community members.
Dashain is one of the biggest and widely celebrated festivals in Nepal. It is based on the lunar calendar and falls in the months of Aswin or Kartik (Nepali calendar) and between September and October (English calendar). This festival has its own cultural value and reason behind the celebrations. This is an occasion of great joy, delight, enthusiasm for all people. It signifies the victory of Good over Evil, truth over untruth and of justice over injustice. Elders give blessings to youngsters by putting Tika on their forehead and jamara on ears or head.
Tihar (Dipawali) is also known as The Festival of Lights, as the houses are decorated with additional lights and colorful flowers. Tihar is falls between the month October and November and celebrated for five consecutive days. However, the date of observing the festival depends upon the cycle of the moon. Playing Deusi-Bhailo, and worshiping different animals (e.g. cow, dog, etc.) and birds (i.e. crow) as parts of nature are important aspects of this festival. This joyous festival brings dedication, enthusiasm, lights up the mood with social gatherings.
‘Teej’ also known as ‘Haritalika Teej’ or ‘Festival of Women’. This festival usually falls in the Nepali Sharawan or Bhadra month (August or September) and last for three days, including enjoying a grand feast, observing a rigid fasting, praying to Lord Shiva, bathing holy river (where possible), and performing traditional songs specific to the occasion. Therefore, this festival holds an immense religious, social and cultural significance. Every year, NCHC celebrate this festival with the purpose of promoting and preserving Nepalese socio cultural and religious traditions and values in Canada, a home away from home, as well as educate our children the future torch-bearers.
Some of its regular religious activities are:
| Daily | |
|---|---|
| Morning worship (except first and third Sunday) | 9 am - Noon |
| Evening worship (except Wednesday and Thursday) | 6 pm - 8 pm |
| Weekly | |
| Shiva Sandhya Aarati (Monday) | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Hari naam Sankirtan (Friday) | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Yoga (Sunday) | 10 am - 11 am |
| Bi-weekly | |
| Hanuman Chalisa Path (2nd and 4th Saturday) | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Monthly | |
| Lord Ganesh community worship (1st Sunday - free lunch) | 11 am - 1 pm |
| Lord Shiva community worship (3rd Sunday - free lunch) | 11 am - 1 pm |
| Pooja/Service Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Hall Booking | $30/hr |
| Vehicle pooja (गाडी पूजा) | $30 |
| Special/Personal pooja at temple (व्यक्तिगत पूजा – सङ्कल्प, पूजा, अन्नप्रासन, जन्मदिन, विवाह वार्षिकोत्सव, रुद्राभिषेक, ग्रहशान्ति, श्राद्ध, आदि) | $51 |
| Special/Personal pooja at home (घरमा गई गरिने पूजा – सङ्कल्प, पूजा, अन्नप्रासन, जन्मदिन, विवाह वार्षिकोत्सव, रुद्राभिषेक, ग्रहशान्ति, श्राद्ध, आदि) | $75 |
| House Warming pooja (गृह प्रवेश पूजा) | $101 |
| Bratabandh, Gunyu-choli (Mandap preparation charge $100 included) (व्रतवन्ध, गुन्यू-चोली) | $350 |
| Wedding (Mandap preparation charge $100 included) (विवाह) | $350 |
| Prasad prayojan sponsorship (प्रसाद प्रायोजन) *note1 | $400 |
| Sound system rental (in-temple use only) | $10/hr |
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NCHC has a Board of Directors. The Directors are elected by members. Board has a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson responsible for chairing and smooth running of Board meetings. The Board is responsible for making policies of the Corporation.
Executive committee is appointed by the Board of Directors and it consists of the following office bearers: Chairperson, President, Vice Chairperson, Spokesperson, Secretary, Joint-Secretary, Treasurer and Joint-Treasurer. The Executive Committee is responsible for implementing the strategic plans and policies of the corporation. After the last election in 2022, the current Board of Directors are listed below.
Hemanta Dahal
Chairperson
Dr. Lila Bhandari
President
Vacant
Vice Chairperson
CM Uprety
Spokesperson
Madan Pokharel
Treasurer
Dr. Rajendra Panthee
Secretary
Dr. Narhari Timilsina
Joint Secretary
Bharat Sapkota
Joint Treasurer
Subhadra Gurung
Director
Gita Dawadi
Director
Dhruba Neupane
Director
Rishi Gaire
Director
Sanjeep Shrestha
Director
Pranab Mishra
Director
Vacant
Director
Bijaya Poudel
Dr. Kunjar Sharma
Hem Raj Pandey
Jagat Silwal
Kul Prasad Sapkota
Madan KC (Mike)
Man Poudel
Nam Bhusal
Nar Bahadur Tandan
Narayan Ghimire
Nishit Sharma
Radha Basnet
Ram P. Kandel
Rishi Ram Gaire
Sunanda Subedi
Uddab Aryal
NCHC is always looking for people who want to share their skills and experience with others. Therefore,
we accept volunteers for a long-term needs and short-term basis. Just few hours of your times mean so
much for us. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please download our Volunteer Application
Form, fill it out and email it to us at
info@nchc.ca.
Send us a message, feedback or suggestion.
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CM Upreti
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| Spokesperson | |
| 905-494-0450 | |
| nchcspokesperson@gmail.com |
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7955 Torbram Rd, Unit 21 Brampton, ON, L6T 5B9 |
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