Rites and ceremonies
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of a reed organist at an event put on by the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
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.
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.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of an unidentified man with a pooja thali at an event put on by the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
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.
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.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of unidentified adults and children at an event put on by the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
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.
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.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of attendees at a Jalaram Jayanti celebration held at and put on by the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
Jalaram Jayanti is the celebration of Jalaram Bapa's birth, a Hindu saint from Gujarat, India. It falls on the seventh day of the bright lunar fortnight in the Hindu calendar, of the Kartika month.
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.
Jalaram Jayanti is the celebration of Jalaram Bapa's birth, a Hindu saint from Gujarat, India. It falls on the seventh day of the bright lunar fortnight in the Hindu calendar, of the Kartika month.
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.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of attendees at a Jalaram Jayanti celebration held at and put on by the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
Jalaram Jayanti is the celebration of Jalaram Bapa's birth, a Hindu saint from Gujarat, India. It falls on the seventh day of the bright lunar fortnight in the Hindu calendar, of the Kartika month.
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.
Jalaram Jayanti is the celebration of Jalaram Bapa's birth, a Hindu saint from Gujarat, India. It falls on the seventh day of the bright lunar fortnight in the Hindu calendar, of the Kartika month.
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.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of musicians performing at a Jalaram Jayanti celebration held at and put on by the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
Jalaram Jayanti is the celebration of Jalaram Bapa's birth, a Hindu saint from Gujarat, India. It falls on the seventh day of the bright lunar fortnight in the Hindu calendar, of the Kartika month.
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.
Jalaram Jayanti is the celebration of Jalaram Bapa's birth, a Hindu saint from Gujarat, India. It falls on the seventh day of the bright lunar fortnight in the Hindu calendar, of the Kartika month.
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.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of unidentified women with children at a Jalaram Jayanti celebration held at and put on by the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
Jalaram Jayanti is the celebration of Jalaram Bapa's birth, a Hindu saint from Gujarat, India. It falls on the seventh day of the bright lunar fortnight in the Hindu calendar, of the Kartika month.
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.
Jalaram Jayanti is the celebration of Jalaram Bapa's birth, a Hindu saint from Gujarat, India. It falls on the seventh day of the bright lunar fortnight in the Hindu calendar, of the Kartika month.
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.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Framed photograph of Jalaram Bapa with a garland at a Jalaram Jayanti celebration held at and put on by the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
Jalaram Jayanti is the celebration of Jalaram Bapa's birth, a Hindu saint from Gujarat, India. It falls on the seventh day of the bright lunar fortnight in the Hindu calendar, of the Kartika month.
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.
Jalaram Jayanti is the celebration of Jalaram Bapa's birth, a Hindu saint from Gujarat, India. It falls on the seventh day of the bright lunar fortnight in the Hindu calendar, of the Kartika month.
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.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of unidentified individuals at a groundbreaking ceremony pertaining to the Sunset Community Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia (B.C.).
A groundbreaking ceremony is a symbolic event that marks the beginning of a construction project. They are typically held on the project's site and involve developers, politicians, and local officials using a shovel to dig the first ceremonial dirt. The local media, architects, developers, and community members typically attend these ceremonies.
The Sunset Community Centre is a recreational centre located in Vancouver, B.C. The Sunset Community Centre first opened in 1950 with fundraising efforts from the Sunset Community Association and contributions from the City of Vancouver. On November 15, 2004, the Park Board approved a proposal for a new community centre. This centre opened its doors to the public on December 17, 2007 and was designed by Bing Thom Architects and built by Haebler Construction Ltd.
A groundbreaking ceremony is a symbolic event that marks the beginning of a construction project. They are typically held on the project's site and involve developers, politicians, and local officials using a shovel to dig the first ceremonial dirt. The local media, architects, developers, and community members typically attend these ceremonies.
The Sunset Community Centre is a recreational centre located in Vancouver, B.C. The Sunset Community Centre first opened in 1950 with fundraising efforts from the Sunset Community Association and contributions from the City of Vancouver. On November 15, 2004, the Park Board approved a proposal for a new community centre. This centre opened its doors to the public on December 17, 2007 and was designed by Bing Thom Architects and built by Haebler Construction Ltd.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of a group of unidentified individuals at a groundbreaking ceremony pertaining to the Sunset Community Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia (B.C.).
A groundbreaking ceremony is a symbolic event that marks the beginning of a construction project. They are typically held on the project's site and involve developers, politicians, and local officials using a shovel to dig the first ceremonial dirt. The local media, architects, developers, and community members typically attend these ceremonies.
The Sunset Community Centre is a recreational centre located in Vancouver, B.C. The Sunset Community Centre first opened in 1950 with fundraising efforts from the Sunset Community Association and contributions from the City of Vancouver. On November 15, 2004, the Park Board approved a proposal for a new community centre. This centre opened its doors to the public on December 17, 2007 and was designed by Bing Thom Architects and built by Haebler Construction Ltd.
A groundbreaking ceremony is a symbolic event that marks the beginning of a construction project. They are typically held on the project's site and involve developers, politicians, and local officials using a shovel to dig the first ceremonial dirt. The local media, architects, developers, and community members typically attend these ceremonies.
The Sunset Community Centre is a recreational centre located in Vancouver, B.C. The Sunset Community Centre first opened in 1950 with fundraising efforts from the Sunset Community Association and contributions from the City of Vancouver. On November 15, 2004, the Park Board approved a proposal for a new community centre. This centre opened its doors to the public on December 17, 2007 and was designed by Bing Thom Architects and built by Haebler Construction Ltd.