ஸ்ரீ முருகன் கோவில் வோட்டர்லூ மற்றும் சமூக மையம், ஒன்டாரியோ, கனடா.
Sri Murugan Temple Waterloo Region and Community Center, Ontario, Canada.
ಶ್ರೀ ಸುಬ್ರಹ್ಮಣ್ಯ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ, ವಾಟರ್ಲೂ ಪ್ರದೇಶ.
శ్రీ సుబ్రహ్మణ్య స్వామి దేవాలయం, వాటర్లూ ప్రాంతం
At Sri Murugan Temple, our journey began with a simple yet profound vision: to create a sacred space where individuals from all walks of life can come together in unity, devotion, and spiritual growth. Founded in 2000, we are a non-profit organization, proudly registered under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act. Our temple was established to honor Lord Murugan, the epitome of wisdom and courage, and to foster a community where spirituality thrives. Over the years, we have grown from humble beginnings to a vibrant community hub, welcoming thousands of visitors and devotees seeking solace and connection.
In the early 90s, a wave of Tamils from Sri Lanka migrated to the Region of Waterloo. This was mainly due to the civil war taking place during that time in the South asian island. In the fall of 2000, some members of this small community of twenty-odd families decided to hold monthly Bhajans, Thevarams and other hindu rituals within the community and opened up their homes for the ceremony. Large scale gathering were held mostly at Christ Lutheran Church Hall of Waterloo and Ram Dham Hindu temple of kitchener.
In April 2002, His Holiness the Chief Priest, Thiru Thiyagaraja Kurual from Durga Thevasthanam of Toronto visited Waterloo at the invitation of the community. A special pooja ceremony was held at Lutheran Hall in Waterloo, Ontario.
A small group of devotees continue to monthly bhajans at Radha Krishna Mandir, Cambridge and Sai Bakthi Dam in Kitchener. Vilaku Poojai and other festivities take place.
Thirupugal Annbargal community of Toronto held Thirupugal secession at Lutheran Hall in Waterloo. Tara Mami, Prof. S. Pasupathi and others graced the occasion.
In 2020, a large migration of South Indian Tamils occurred to the Waterloo Region. The temple project rejuvenated the idea of establishing a South Indian-style temple in the Waterloo region. It was reviewed on April 04, 2023, at a meeting at 279 Stoke Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. A new committee was formed, and the registration process commenced.
Our Murugan temple will be a hub and unite all Hindu devotees in the Waterloo-Wellington & Guelph region. It will be the first dravidian or South Indian style temple in the Region of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The temple will strive to be inclusive, and the facilities will be available to all community members who believe and respect Hindu Vedic teachings. It will meet the spritual needs of the Tamils, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and others who follow the same style of worship.
To obtain a small rental space in the region.
Purchase a land within the region.
Phase 1: Build a small Dravidian or South Indian style temple.
Phase 2: Community and Recreational Center: Mainly for Spots, Wedding, Cultural and Social needs of the community at large. Indoor sports facility will include Badminton, Volleyball and Outdoor grounds for Cricket, Soccer etc.
Phase 3: Seniors Home: Independent living, Assisted and respite care for seniors.
The mission of Sri Murugan Temple of Waterloo Region & Community Center (SMTWR) is to cater to all Saiva Hindu devotees who migrated from South India, Sri lanka in the region of Waterloo, Ontario and fellow Canadians a place to worship and celebrate their culture. The spiritual, cultural development needs will be based on South Indian traditions.
SMT Community Center: A recreational and Cultural complex to meet the growing needs of the community at large. It will be under Phase 2. It will be operated and manage independently.
At Waterloo Murugan Temple, we are dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich traditions of Hindu culture, arts, and philosophy. Our temple serves as a sacred space for South Indian-style Hindu worship, fostering spiritual growth and community engagement. Through religious ceremonies, cultural events, and educational initiatives, we strive to fulfill the growing need for a deeper understanding of Hindu heritage. We welcome devotees to experience divine blessings and immerse themselves in the beauty of our traditions.
We conduct traditional rituals, cultural events, and religious ceremonies to preserve and celebrate our rich heritage. Our temple serves as a center for devotion, community gatherings, and cultural learning, welcoming all to experience divine blessings. Operate a place for South Indian-style Hindu worship and conducting activities.
