About US
About Vedanta Ashram Society
The Hindu Temple – Vedanta Ashram Society is a vibrant family united in spirituality and cultural celebration. Our temple stands as a sanctuary of love and peace, where our community gathers for pujas, bhajans, and shared prasadam. Beyond being a place of worship with our beautiful hall adorned with numerous deities, we are a nurturing home for all ages, offering classical music lessons for children and maintaining traditions that connect us to our roots while living abroad.
Our Mission
The Vedanta Hindu Temple runs on a volunteer and non-profit basis, serving the community of Nova Scotia for its spiritual, religious, and cultural needs while promoting harmony and understanding among all religious denominations.
Our Objectives
- To serve the community of Nova Scotia for its spiritual, religious and cultural needs.
- To diffuse the knowledge of the ethical, spiritual, religious, philosophical, social and cultural foundations and practices of Hindu Dharma and Hindu way of life.
- To promote and maintain the Hindu Mandir as a House of Worship, and cultural activities related to Hinduism located at the present address.
- To organize and celebrate religious festivals embodied in the Hindu philosophy.
- To work for the betterment of the members of the Society and to promote harmony, good will and better understanding among all other religious denominations.
- To bring together and unite those who believe in the Hindu way of life.
- Solemnization and registration of Hindu marriages.
- Encourage usage of Hindi/Sanskrit and other regional Indian languages as far as possible.
- Work for upholding the sanctity and decorum of the Mandir and religious congregations.
- Operate as a non-profit charitable organization.
Our Activities
At Vedanta Ashram Society, we organize various religious, cultural, and social activities throughout the year:
Pujas & Gatherings
Join us for pujas, bhajans, and community gatherings throughout the week. Weekday evenings (6:30-8pm), with extended hours on weekends: Saturday (11am-1pm, 6:30-8pm) and Sunday (11am-1:30pm).
Music Classes
Classical music and bhajan classes for children and youth.
Festivals
Celebration of major Hindu festivals throughout the year.
Youth Engagement
We actively encourage and promote the attendance of children and youth for participation in various religious, social and cultural activities to maintain the Hindu culture, heritage and Hindu way of life for our future generations.
Visit Us
We welcome visitors of all backgrounds to experience the peace and spirituality of our temple.