Vaishno Devi Mandir

Site: Oakville

Service: Hindu Temple

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Record #: OAK2893
Last Full Update: 27 Aug 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-825-4202
E-Mail info@vaishnodevi.ca
Website vaishnodevi.ca
Primary Contact Keshav Agnihotri, President

Site Information

Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
3259 Regional Road 25 N
Oakville, ON L6M 4J3
 
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Intersection Regional Rd 25 and Dundas St W
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

A Hindu Temple serving the surrounding community
Legal Status (51) Registered Charity
Established 1991
Funding Donations
Elections Executive Committee elected for two years

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

A Hindu Temple built in a style similar to the temples of India

  • main deity of the Temple is Goddess Vaishnodevi, also called Maa or mother
  • services held mainly in Hindi and Punjabi, sometimes in Sanskrit and English
  • special ceremonies on Hindu religious festivals
  • provides religious, spiritual and social services to Hindu community
  • everyone is welcome
  • free Hindu vegetarian food is served every Tue and Sun evening
  • Priest services for individual religious or social ceremonies
  • yoga classes 

Groups:

  • Seniors from Oakville, Burlington and Mississauga meet in the Temple
  • youth groups
  • Temple operated classes for Hindi language learning, classical Indian music and classical Indian dances
  • age appropriate programs for children and youth 

Rental Facilities:

  • religious functions only
  • capacity of 300 people
  • can serve only Hindu vegetarian food (no fish, meat or eggs)
  • full kitchen facilities
  • 54" TV, DVD/VCR and closed circuit cameras available
  • no dancing or alcohol
  • parking available
  • must make a donation to rent
Hours

Office Mon-Fri 8 am-1 pm and 4 pm-8 pm, Sat, Sun 8 am-8 pm
Prayer Mon-Sat 7 am and 7 pm, Sun 7 am and 3 pm-6 pm
Areas Served Halton Region ; Peel Region
Eligibility No restrictions
Application
  • regular devotees to temple can apply for membership
  • must be a member for at least three consecutive years preceding election year to be eligible to apply
Languages English ; Gujarati ; Hindi ; Punjabi ; Tamil ; Sanskrit for prayers
Fees Membership - annual registered member fee ; Donation - requested for use of temple facilities

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Community Meals ; Cultural Heritage Groups ~ Hindu Community ; Hindu Temples ; Language Instruction ~ Hindu Community ; Meeting Space ; Music Instruction ~ Hindu Community ; Social Clubs/Events ~ Hindu Community ; Social Clubs/Events ~ Older Adults
Older Adult Main Categories ARTS / CULTURE ; RECREATION ; RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
Older Adult Sub-Categories Cultural Heritage Groups ; Group Dining ; Hinduism ; Language Instruction ; Social Clubs ; Social Clubs / Events

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