Vedic Temple Foundation Laying Ceremony, 2000

Photograph of Penny Priddy presenting an award to the Vedic Hindu Society in honour of the foundation laying ceremony for their new temple. The ceremony took place in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). Penny Priddy is a Canadian politician who served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Surrey-Newton from 1991 to 2001. She held several ministerial roles, including Minister of Women's… more

Photograph of an unidentified child participating in the foundation laying ceremony of the Vedic Hindu Society's new temple, as attendees observe. The ceremony was held in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). The Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, B.C. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They offer a variety of cultural and… more

Photograph of Sue Hammell, Shushma Datt, and Penny Priddy, among other unidentified individuals, laying the first layer of cement for the foundation laying ceremony of the Vedic Hindu Society's new temple. The ceremony took place in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). Sue Hammell is a former Member of the Legislative Assembly for Surrey-Green Timbers, serving multiple terms since 1991. She… more

Photograph of Ujjal Dosanjh addressing the audience at the foundation laying ceremony of the Vedic Hindu Society's new temple. The ceremony was held in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). Ujjal Dosanjh is a Canadian lawyer, civil rights activist, and politician. Born in Panjab, India in 1947, Dosanjh emigrated to England at the age of 17 and came to Canada four years later, in 1968. He… more

Photograph of an unidentified woman offering a piece of dhoti (cloth) to the priest at the foundation laying ceremony of the Vedic Hindu Society's new temple. The ceremony took place in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). The Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, B.C. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They offer a variety of… more

Photograph of an unidentified woman addressing the audience at the foundation laying ceremony of the Vedic Hindu Society's new temple. The ceremony took place in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). The Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, B.C. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They offer a variety of cultural and spiritual… more

Photograph of Sue Hammell and Penny Priddy, among other unidentified individuals, laying the first layer of cement for the foundation laying ceremony of the Vedic Hindu Society's new temple. The ceremony took place in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). Sue Hammell is a former Member of the Legislative Assembly for Surrey-Green Timbers, serving multiple terms since 1991. She held key roles,… more

Photograph of Sue Hammell and Penny Priddy, among other unidentified individuals, laying the first layer of cement for the foundation laying ceremony of the Vedic Hindu Society's new temple. The ceremony took place in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). Sue Hammell is a former Member of the Legislative Assembly for Surrey-Green Timbers, serving multiple terms since 1991. She held key roles,… more

Photograph of Sue Hammell addressing the audience at the foundation laying ceremony of the Vedic Hindu Society's new temple on April 1, 2000. The ceremony was held in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). Sue Hammell is a former Member of the Legislative Assembly for Surrey-Green Timbers, serving multiple terms since 1991. She held key roles, including Minister for Women's Equality, and co… more

Photograph of an unidentified man addressing the audience at the foundation laying ceremony of the Vedic Hindu Society's new temple. The ceremony was held in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.), and was attended by Penny Priddy and Sue Hammell. The Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, B.C. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They… more

Photograph of a group of unidentified attendees during a havan ceremony at the foundation laying ceremony of the Vedic Hindu Society's new temple. The ceremony was held in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). A havan ceremony is a revered fire ceremony in Hinduism, a customary yet vital practice. The ritual involves offering substances to a sacred fire while reciting sacred mantras, aiming to… more

Photograph of Shushma Datt, using a microphone, at the foundation laying ceremony of the Vedic Hindu Society's new temple. The ceremony was held in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). Shushma Datt is a pioneer in the broadcasting industry in Canada, known as the first Indo-Canadian broadcaster in the country. Born and raised in Kenya, Datt earned a university degree from the University of New… more

Photograph of an unidentified woman addressing the audience at the foundation laying ceremony of the Vedic Hindu Society's new temple. The ceremony was held in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.), and was attended by Shushma Datt. The Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, B.C. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They offer a variety… more

Photograph of an unidentified child laying the first layer of cement for the foundation laying ceremony of the Vedic Hindu Society's new temple. The ceremony took place in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). The Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, B.C. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They offer a variety of cultural and… more

Photograph of an unidentified individual laying the first layer of cement for the foundation laying ceremony of the Vedic Hindu Society's new temple. The ceremony took place in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). The Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, B.C. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They offer a variety of cultural and… more