Canada is one of the most secular countries in the world. Hindus have so much influenced the Canadian way of life in a few decades that they are one of the largest communities. There are temple committees across the country that take responsibility for the construction and maintenance of Hindu temples in Canada. Here we have listed the 10 most famous temples in Canada.
1. Shri Vitthal Hindu Temple:
Shri Vitthal Hindu Temple is located in Toronto, Canada and also serves as a religious cultural center. Indians all over Canada regularly visit this temple. This temple is also a registered non-profit charitable organization. This temple has been built keeping in mind the Hindu culture and tradition. This temple is considered one of the most popular religious places in the city.
https://shrivitthal.com/
2. Devi Temple:
Devi Mandir was established by a small group of Hindus in the year 1988. Devi Temple is one of the most important Hindu temples in Canada and is visited by Hindus from all corners of the country.
https://www.devimandir.com/
3. Brampton ISKCON Temple:
The ISKCON temple was established in Canada in the year 1966 with a simple motto, which was to spread the important teaching of Vedic literature throughout Canada. This temple provides a variety of learning facilities for those devoted to Vedic literature. Along with this, this temple also provides yoga education and assistance in relation to meditation.
https://iskconbrampton.com/
4. Sringeri Temple:
Sringeri Temple is located in Toronto and is one of the most visited Hindu temples in the country. Goddess Shradamba is worshiped in this temple. The temple follows the architectural style of the Srinigeri temple located in Karnataka, India. The temple is famous all over the country due to its beautiful architecture.
https://sringeri.net/activities/affiliated-institutions/overseas-affiliations/svbf-canada
5. Hindu Sabha Temple:
Hindu Sabha Temple is one of the best religious places for a Hindu in Canada. The temple has been successful in preserving Indian culture and the ancient style of Indian civilization. In the 19th century this temple was registered under the name of Hindu Sabha. The temple was inaugurated in the year 1995 with a simple goal in mind which was to develop Sanatan Dharma.
https://cityseeker.com/toronto/952786-hindu-sabha-temple
6. Guruvayurappan Temple of Brampton:
Guruvayurappan Temple is considered one of the most beautiful largest Hindu temples in Brampton. Presently the temple is being reconstructed and the work of temple authority will be completed soon.
https://www.guruvayur.ca/
7. Hindu Temple of Ottawa:
The Hindu Temple of Ottawa is located in Bank Street which is a rural area. Inaugurated in the 19th century, this temple was constructed with the joint effort of some Canadian Hindus. The temple is a major place of worship for over 5000 Hindus living in Ottawa.
8. ISKCON Temple in Ottawa:
The ISKCON temple located in Ottawa is one of the most visited Hindu pilgrimage centers in the city. Since 1971, there was an ISKCON center at this place which was later funded for the construction of this wonderful temple. This temple was built with a purpose in mind which was to promote the well being of the society and to promote Krishna consciousness among the people.
https://ottawa.iskcon.ca/
9. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Canada:
BAPS Shri Swami Narayan Mandir is located in Toronto. It was built in 2007 by BAPS Swami Narayan Sanstha and took 18 months to complete. The temple has 24,000 pieces of hand-carved Italian marble. It is also made of Turkish limestone and Indian pink stone. It is one of the largest temples in Canada and is spread over 18 acres.
https://www.baps.org/Global-Network/North-America/Toronto.aspx
10. Canada Kandaswamy Temple:
The foundation of this beautiful temple was laid in 1998 by Shri K. Kailasanth Kurukal had placed it. It is named as Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil. The temple has a huge image of Navalara Peruman. All the customs and ceremonies of this temple are conducted in the same way as in the Nallur Kandaswamy Temple in Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
http://canadakanthan.ca/
