Some Hindu Temples of Quebec

Some Hindu Temples of Quebec

1. Hindu Mission Canada - Hindu Mission Canada is one of the most popular temples located in Montreal and opens twice a day. First from 7am to 12pm and then again from 5pm to 8pm. The environment of the Hindu Mission Canada is very calm and peaceful and the temple staff are very courteous and humble people.

2. Murugan Temple - Murugan Temple is located in Quebec and has very calm atmosphere. This temple is  mostly visited by Hindu devotees who have roots from the southern part of India, however there is no restriction for entry by other Hindus. It is a Saivaite (Shaiva) Temple which was established more than 30 years ago. The Murugan Temple has a central shrine dedicated to Lord Murugan. There are idols of Lord Ganesha and Lord Venkateshwara, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati too. This temple is also well known for its celebrations of Hindu festivals too.

3. Hindu Mandir - Another well known teample of the Quebec area which has idols of Shree Rama, Lakshamana, Goddess Sita, Shree Ganesha etc. The temple also organizes Pooja programs and Havans too.

4. Shree Ramji Temple - As the name of this temple suggests Shree Ramji Temple of Quebec is dedicated to Lord Shree Rama however it also has idols of other Hindu Gods and Goddesses too. Shree Ramji Temple located in Montreal opens from 7:30 am to 12 pm and then again from 4 pm to 8 pm. It is a very nice and well maintained temple with large complex.

5. ISKCON Montreal - Centre Hare Krishna - ISKCON Montreal is one of the most famous Hindu temples in Quebec area. It is managed by ISKCON. The temple often experiences a large number of Hindu devotees and also offers Prasadam to them. One of the most famous event organized at ISKCON Montreal is the Janmashtami Celebration or Pooja of Lord Sri Krishna.

6. Bangladesh Hindu Temple of Montreal - The Bangladesh Hindu Temple located in Montreal is mainly dedicated to Goddess Durga however it has idols of other Hindu Gods and Goddesses too. The Durga Pooja celebration is done is a very grand manner here.

7. Sanatan Dharma Temple - The Sanatan Dharma Temple located in Montreal opens from 9 am to 3 pm. It has idols of Goddess Durga, Lord Krishna, Shree Ganesha, Lord Hanuman and other Hindu Gods and Goddesses too. This temple was once visited by Shree Thakur Devakinandan Ji Maharaj too.

8. Saiva Mission of Quebec - Saiva Mission of Quebec is mainly dedicated to the Shaiva (Saivaite) community or devotees however all Hindus are welcome here. It opens from 8 am to 1:30 pm and then again from 5 pm to 9 pm. The devotees have notified that Lord Muruga is the main deity here along with Lord Navagraha, Shree Ganesha and Goddess Durga.

9. Subramanya Ayyappa Temple - Subramanya Ayyappa Temple is located on a hill top and has lot of greenery around it. The temple can be visited by travelling by foot using the footsteps to the top as well as  by car or bikes also as it has a road also there which reaches the temple. The Subramanya Ayyappa Temple is beautifully built and devotees feel calm and peaceful here. Some devotees have reported that the temple is closed temporarily.

10. Durkai Amman Temple - Durkai Amman Temple located in Montreal opens from 7:30 am to 1 pm and then again from 5:30 pm to 8pm. Durkai Amman Temple is a beautiful Hindu mandir with shrines to nearly all Indian deities. A very traditional temple and mostly visited by Hindus belonging to southern part of India.

Below mentioned are few more temples (may or may not be visited by Hindus) located in Quebec

1. Anantha Sai Baba Temple Montreal - A temple dedicated to Sai Baba in Montreal. 

2. Bouddhiste Paramita De Quebec - A temple dedicated to Buddhist devotees.