Richmond Murugan Temple - Richmond, BC

Initially, the Richmond Murugan Temple is a nonprofit Hindu temple located at 16680 River Road in Richmond, British Columbia. The temple was found by Mr. Ramalingam Goundar and his extend family, with the statues of the deities Vinayakar and Murugan installe during the first installation ceremony in 1994. Situate near the Fraser River, it is often describe as peaceful and serene by visitors.

Key features

Establishment: The Sri Murugan Temple Society was forme in 1996 and registered as a charitable organization in 1998.

Expansion: Various upgrades and installations of additional statues, such as Sivalingam and Nantheeswarar in 1997, and Ambhal, Mooshiha Vahanam, and Mayoora Vahanam in 1999, have taken place over the years.

Kitchen: A kitchen was constructed in 2006 to prepare food for devotees.

Worship: The temple serves the spiritual needs of the community through religious activities and services. Devotees can request Archanas (special prayers) for individual deities online.

Deities: The temple houses several deities, including Murugan, Vinayakar (Ganesha), Sivalingam, and Navagrahas.

Events: The temple celebrates various festivals and events throughout the year, with updates often posted on its website and social media channels.

Community involvement: The temple encourages community involvement through donations of financial resources, materials, and volunteer work.

Peaceful atmosphere: Visitors have consistently praised the temple for its peaceful and serene atmosphere, noting its calming influence and divine feeling.

Accessibility: The temple offers a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot, and restroom facilities.

Online Archanas: The temple provides instructions for requesting Archanas via email, allowing devotees to participate in prayers remotely.

Website: Its official website provides information about the temple, its history, services, and how to donate.

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