Sri Ganesh Temple Society of British Columbia - Vancouver, BC

The Sri Ganesh Temple Society of British Columbia, located at 3525 Fraser Street in Vancouver, is a registered charity established in 1999 that serves as a spiritual and cultural hub for the Hindu community in British Columbia, with a focus on the worship of Lord Ganesha. The deity of Sri Ganesha was donated by the founder of the Kauai Hindu Monastery in Hawaii. The temple's vision is to create a larger meeting place for Hindu families in B.C. and Canada.

 Key features

Spiritual and community offerings: The temple offers daily morning and evening worship services, as well as special poojas and religious activities for holidays and festivals based on the Hindu Tamil calendar. In addition to the main deity of Lord Ganesha, there are shrines for other deities. The temple celebrates major Hindu festivals. It aims to be a community hub with programs for families, seniors, and youth, and some visitors appreciate the community meals (prasadam). Future plans include a library and a new center with enhanced facilities for congregations, weddings, and events.

Accessibility: Visitors often describe the temple as peaceful and clean. It has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom, with future plans to improve accessibility. While there is no large parking area, street parking is available on Fraser Street. The temple is also accessible via public transit.

Hindu temple services: The temple provides prasadam, daily worship, deity services, festivals and celebrations, religious education, and plans for meditation sessions, religious ceremonies, and yoga classes.

Community & social services: The temple is a registered charity that hosts community events. It welcomes interfaith dialogue and plans for marriage services.

Youth & recreational activities: Future plans include creative programs and recreational activities.

Outreach & engagement: The temple focuses on spiritual and cultural education, uses online resources to connect with devotees, welcomes all visitors, and likely offers volunteer opportunities.
 
Accessibility & special needs: The temple features visual resources and is wheelchair accessible.