Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton, 4835 Bank Street, Ottawa
Multiple deities (Ganesha, Subrahmanya, Durga, Krishna, Shiva, Lakshmi Narayan, Rama and others) temple · Ottawa, Ottawa (Gloucester area), Ontario, Canada
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The Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton is a Hindu temple at 4835 Bank Street in south Ottawa, Ontario. It is a non-profit, religious organisation registered with the Canada Revenue Agency, serving the greater Ottawa area (Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton). It houses several shrines rather than a single presiding deity; the temple's website lists Ganesha, Subrahmanya, Durga, Krishna with Radha, Hanuman, Shiva, Lakshmi Narayan, Rama with his family, Nataraja and the Navagraha (Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton).
Faith & Tradition
Religious Significance of Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton, 4835 Bank Street, Ottawa
The ICCC Ottawa community directory describes the temple as a charitable and religious organisation that also offers a place to study Vedanta and says it has nine shrines (Indo-Canadian Community Centre). Doors Open Ontario notes that the temple's design, architecture and interior shrines follow traditional Hindu styles, with deities made of granite, marble and bronze, a large prayer hall and a reference library on Hindu religion and philosophy (Doors Open Ontario).
A 2009 Centretown News report described the temple as busy on weekdays and weekends and a centre for Diwali celebrations (Centretown News).
Heritage
History of Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton, 4835 Bank Street, Ottawa
Sources differ on dates. Doors Open Ontario gives 1984 as the year built, the ICCC Ottawa directory says it was built in 1989, and Wikipedia gives 1985, citing a 1985 Ottawa Citizen report on the temple under construction. Because these may refer to different milestones such as planning, construction and opening, this page does not give a single founding year (Doors Open Ontario; Indo-Canadian Community Centre; Wikipedia).
The temple celebrates an anniversary each October; its 2026 anniversary was listed for 24 October 2026 (as listed by the temple, checked October 2026) (Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton).
Architecture and sacred features
Doors Open Ontario says the design and interior shrines follow traditional Hindu architectural styles (Doors Open Ontario). The Centretown News described a domed, white exterior (Centretown News), and the temple's official site refers to a gopuram entrance used for aarti and prasad after darshan (Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton).
Plan Your Visit
Darshan and Visitor Information
As listed by the temple (checked October 2026; confirm before visiting): darshan Monday to Friday and Canadian holidays 8:30 to 10:30 am and 5:30 to 8:30 pm, and 8:30 am to 8:30 pm on weekends and Hindu festivals. Aarti is at 10:00 am and 7:30 pm.
Doors Open Ontario notes that visitors must remove their footwear. The temple states that fireworks are strictly prohibited on its grounds and that its kitchen prepares only limited vegetarian prasad without onion, garlic, meat, fish, alcohol, tea or coffee.
Timings and arrangements change with seasons and festivals. Confirm current details with Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton, a non-profit religious organisation with a Board of Directors (official website) before travelling. Last reviewed 30 October 2026.
Sacred Calendar
Festivals at Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton, 4835 Bank Street, Ottawa
Temple Anniversary
The temple celebrates its anniversary each October with kalasha rites at the shrines; 24 October 2026 is listed on its calendar (checked October 2026).
Diwali
The temple's calendar lists Diwali on 8 November 2026, with Dhanteras and Kali Chaudas the days before (checked October 2026).
Karwa Chauth
Listed for 28 October 2026 on the temple's calendar (checked October 2026).
Maha Shivaratri, Navratri, Holi, Ram Navami and Janmashtami
Wikipedia lists these among the temple's major festivals; check the temple's yearly calendar for dates.
Location
How to Reach Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton, 4835 Bank Street, Ottawa
The temple's address is 4835 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1X 1G6 (Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton). It lies on the south side of Ottawa; Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is the main airport. Check OC Transpo and your own route planner, as the temple does not publish transit directions. Doors Open Ontario lists on-site parking and wheelchair access.
The temple's site asks visitors on busy festival days to park considerately and follow volunteers' directions.
Location: Ottawa, Ottawa (Gloucester area), Ontario, Canada
Nearest airport: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
Nearest railway station: Not verified
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Questions
Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton, 4835 Bank Street, Ottawa: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton?
At 4835 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1X 1G6, in the south of the city.
Which deities are worshipped here?
The temple's website lists Ganesha, Subrahmanya, Durga, Krishna with Radha, Hanuman, Shiva, Lakshmi Narayan, Rama Parivar, Nataraja and the Navagraha. Other directories count nine shrines.
When was the temple built?
Sources differ: Doors Open Ontario says 1984, the ICCC directory says 1989 and Wikipedia says 1985. Treat any single year with caution.
What are the darshan timings?
As listed by the temple (checked October 2026): 8:30 to 10:30 am and 5:30 to 8:30 pm on weekdays, and 8:30 am to 8:30 pm on weekends and festivals. Confirm before visiting.
Do I remove my shoes?
Yes. Doors Open Ontario notes that visitors must remove their footwear.
Is there parking and accessibility?
Doors Open Ontario lists parking, full wheelchair access, washrooms and guided tours as available during its event.
Sources and attribution
- Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton — Home page: address, darshan hours and events
- Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton — About the temple and deities
- Doors Open Ontario — Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton (Doors Open Ottawa listing)
- Indo-Canadian Community Centre, Ottawa — Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton
- Centretown News — City's main Hindu temple too far, say local worshippers (2009)
- Wikipedia — Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton
- Wikimedia Commons — File:Hindu Temple of Ottawa Carleton.JPG
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