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Photograph of a Govardhan Hill at a Govardhan Puja celebration at the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
Govardhan Puja or Annakut, meaning "mountain of food," is a Hindu festival to celebrate the child form (baal roop) of Lord Shri Krishna. This festival occurs the day after Diwali, on the first lunar day of the bright fortnight of the month of Kartika. During this celebration, devotees offer various food and sweet items to deities.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Govardhan Puja or Annakut, meaning "mountain of food," is a Hindu festival to celebrate the child form (baal roop) of Lord Shri Krishna. This festival occurs the day after Diwali, on the first lunar day of the bright fortnight of the month of Kartika. During this celebration, devotees offer various food and sweet items to deities.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
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Photograph of a Govardhan Puja celebration at the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
Govardhan Puja or Annakut, meaning "mountain of food," is a Hindu festival to celebrate the child form (baal roop) of Lord Shri Krishna. This festival occurs the day after Diwali, on the first lunar day of the bright fortnight of the month of Kartika. During this celebration, devotees offer various food and sweet items to deities.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Govardhan Puja or Annakut, meaning "mountain of food," is a Hindu festival to celebrate the child form (baal roop) of Lord Shri Krishna. This festival occurs the day after Diwali, on the first lunar day of the bright fortnight of the month of Kartika. During this celebration, devotees offer various food and sweet items to deities.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
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Photograph of a Govardhan Puja celebration at the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
Govardhan Puja or Annakut, meaning "mountain of food," is a Hindu festival to celebrate the child form (baal roop) of Lord Shri Krishna. This festival occurs the day after Diwali, on the first lunar day of the bright fortnight of the month of Kartika. During this celebration, devotees offer various food and sweet items to deities.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Govardhan Puja or Annakut, meaning "mountain of food," is a Hindu festival to celebrate the child form (baal roop) of Lord Shri Krishna. This festival occurs the day after Diwali, on the first lunar day of the bright fortnight of the month of Kartika. During this celebration, devotees offer various food and sweet items to deities.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
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Photograph of a Govardhan Puja celebration at the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
Govardhan Puja or Annakut, meaning "mountain of food," is a Hindu festival to celebrate the child form (baal roop) of Lord Shri Krishna. This festival occurs the day after Diwali, on the first lunar day of the bright fortnight of the month of Kartika. During this celebration, devotees offer various food and sweet items to deities.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Govardhan Puja or Annakut, meaning "mountain of food," is a Hindu festival to celebrate the child form (baal roop) of Lord Shri Krishna. This festival occurs the day after Diwali, on the first lunar day of the bright fortnight of the month of Kartika. During this celebration, devotees offer various food and sweet items to deities.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
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Photograph of a Govardhan Puja celebration at the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
Govardhan Puja or Annakut, meaning "mountain of food," is a Hindu festival to celebrate the child form (baal roop) of Lord Shri Krishna. This festival occurs the day after Diwali, on the first lunar day of the bright fortnight of the month of Kartika. During this celebration, devotees offer various food and sweet items to deities.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Govardhan Puja or Annakut, meaning "mountain of food," is a Hindu festival to celebrate the child form (baal roop) of Lord Shri Krishna. This festival occurs the day after Diwali, on the first lunar day of the bright fortnight of the month of Kartika. During this celebration, devotees offer various food and sweet items to deities.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
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Photograph of a Govardhan Puja celebration at the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
Govardhan Puja or Annakut, meaning "mountain of food," is a Hindu festival to celebrate the child form (baal roop) of Lord Shri Krishna. This festival occurs the day after Diwali, on the first lunar day of the bright fortnight of the month of Kartika. During this celebration, devotees offer various food and sweet items to deities.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Govardhan Puja or Annakut, meaning "mountain of food," is a Hindu festival to celebrate the child form (baal roop) of Lord Shri Krishna. This festival occurs the day after Diwali, on the first lunar day of the bright fortnight of the month of Kartika. During this celebration, devotees offer various food and sweet items to deities.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
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Photograph of a Govardhan Puja celebration at the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
Govardhan Puja or Annakut, meaning "mountain of food," is a Hindu festival to celebrate the child form (baal roop) of Lord Shri Krishna. This festival occurs the day after Diwali, on the first lunar day of the bright fortnight of the month of Kartika. During this celebration, devotees offer various food and sweet items to deities.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Govardhan Puja or Annakut, meaning "mountain of food," is a Hindu festival to celebrate the child form (baal roop) of Lord Shri Krishna. This festival occurs the day after Diwali, on the first lunar day of the bright fortnight of the month of Kartika. During this celebration, devotees offer various food and sweet items to deities.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
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Photograph of a Govardhan Hill for a Govardhan Puja celebration at the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
Govardhan Puja or Annakut, meaning "mountain of food," is a Hindu festival to celebrate the child form (baal roop) of Lord Shri Krishna. This festival occurs the day after Diwali, on the first lunar day of the bright fortnight of the month of Kartika. During this celebration, devotees offer various food and sweet items to deities.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Govardhan Puja or Annakut, meaning "mountain of food," is a Hindu festival to celebrate the child form (baal roop) of Lord Shri Krishna. This festival occurs the day after Diwali, on the first lunar day of the bright fortnight of the month of Kartika. During this celebration, devotees offer various food and sweet items to deities.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
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Photograph of an elder at a Karvachauth celebration at the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
Typical celebrated in Nepal, Northern India, and Western India, Karvachauth is a beloved one-day Hindu festival where married women fast (vrata) from sunrise to moonrise for the safety and longevity of their husbands. The festival fall on the fourth day of the full moon during the Kartika month. Before sunrise, the married woman eat sargi, which is a meal consisting of vermicelli (kheer), milk, and dry fruit. Upon moonrise, the fasting woman views the moon through a sieve, and then turns to look at her husband through the same sieve. The ceremony is completed when the husband presents their fasting wife with water and food.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Typical celebrated in Nepal, Northern India, and Western India, Karvachauth is a beloved one-day Hindu festival where married women fast (vrata) from sunrise to moonrise for the safety and longevity of their husbands. The festival fall on the fourth day of the full moon during the Kartika month. Before sunrise, the married woman eat sargi, which is a meal consisting of vermicelli (kheer), milk, and dry fruit. Upon moonrise, the fasting woman views the moon through a sieve, and then turns to look at her husband through the same sieve. The ceremony is completed when the husband presents their fasting wife with water and food.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
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Photograph of an elder at a Karvachauth celebration at the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
Typical celebrated in Nepal, Northern India, and Western India, Karvachauth is a beloved one-day Hindu festival where married women fast (vrata) from sunrise to moonrise for the safety and longevity of their husbands. The festival fall on the fourth day of the full moon during the Kartika month. Before sunrise, the married woman eat sargi, which is a meal consisting of vermicelli (kheer), milk, and dry fruit. Upon moonrise, the fasting woman views the moon through a sieve, and then turns to look at her husband through the same sieve. The ceremony is completed when the husband presents their fasting wife with water and food.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Typical celebrated in Nepal, Northern India, and Western India, Karvachauth is a beloved one-day Hindu festival where married women fast (vrata) from sunrise to moonrise for the safety and longevity of their husbands. The festival fall on the fourth day of the full moon during the Kartika month. Before sunrise, the married woman eat sargi, which is a meal consisting of vermicelli (kheer), milk, and dry fruit. Upon moonrise, the fasting woman views the moon through a sieve, and then turns to look at her husband through the same sieve. The ceremony is completed when the husband presents their fasting wife with water and food.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.