South Asian Canadian seniors
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
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Photograph of an elderly women in front of a shrine for Lord Krishna at a Janmashtami celebration organized by the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
Janmashtami is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna. It is celebrated on the eight day of the dark fortnight of the Hindu month Bhadrapada (typically August—September).
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.
Janmashtami is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna. It is celebrated on the eight day of the dark fortnight of the Hindu month Bhadrapada (typically August—September).
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
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Photograph of an unidentified elderly man holding a pooja thali at an event celebrating Maha Shivaratri, which was held by and at the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
Maha Shivaratri, translating to "The Great Night of Shiva," is a Hindu festival to worship and celebrate Lord Shiva. It is the most important festival for Shiva's devotees. Maha Shivaratri occurs on the fourteenth day of the lunar month, also known as the waning moon before the new moon, in the month of Magha (January—February) or Phalguna (February—March), and it known as an significant spirtual day as it is thought that there a natural upsurge of energy in the human being. There is no single, definitive reason for celebrating Maha Shivaratri. Some reasons are: to observe Shiva and Parvati's wedding anniversay, to worship lingam (a symbol of Shiva) and receive spiritual rewards, to honour Shiva for protecting the universe by consuming a deadly poison himself, and and to honour Shiva for his triumph of good over evil by destroying the demon-controlled cities of Tarakaksha, Kamalaksha, and Vidyunmali. The day before Maha Shivaratri, devotees observe a fast and hold vigils to worship Shiva. On the day of, there is a feast and and festivities.
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.
Maha Shivaratri, translating to "The Great Night of Shiva," is a Hindu festival to worship and celebrate Lord Shiva. It is the most important festival for Shiva's devotees. Maha Shivaratri occurs on the fourteenth day of the lunar month, also known as the waning moon before the new moon, in the month of Magha (January—February) or Phalguna (February—March), and it known as an significant spirtual day as it is thought that there a natural upsurge of energy in the human being. There is no single, definitive reason for celebrating Maha Shivaratri. Some reasons are: to observe Shiva and Parvati's wedding anniversay, to worship lingam (a symbol of Shiva) and receive spiritual rewards, to honour Shiva for protecting the universe by consuming a deadly poison himself, and and to honour Shiva for his triumph of good over evil by destroying the demon-controlled cities of Tarakaksha, Kamalaksha, and Vidyunmali. The day before Maha Shivaratri, devotees observe a fast and hold vigils to worship Shiva. On the day of, there is a feast and and festivities.
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 elderly men at an event celebrating Maha Shivaratri, which was held by and at the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
Maha Shivaratri, translating to "The Great Night of Shiva," is a Hindu festival to worship and celebrate Lord Shiva. It is the most important festival for Shiva's devotees. Maha Shivaratri occurs on the fourteenth day of the lunar month, also known as the waning moon before the new moon, in the month of Magha (January—February) or Phalguna (February—March), and it known as an significant spirtual day as it is thought that there a natural upsurge of energy in the human being. There is no single, definitive reason for celebrating Maha Shivaratri. Some reasons are: to observe Shiva and Parvati's wedding anniversay, to worship lingam (a symbol of Shiva) and receive spiritual rewards, to honour Shiva for protecting the universe by consuming a deadly poison himself, and and to honour Shiva for his triumph of good over evil by destroying the demon-controlled cities of Tarakaksha, Kamalaksha, and Vidyunmali. The day before Maha Shivaratri, devotees observe a fast and hold vigils to worship Shiva. On the day of, there is a feast and and festivities.
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.
Maha Shivaratri, translating to "The Great Night of Shiva," is a Hindu festival to worship and celebrate Lord Shiva. It is the most important festival for Shiva's devotees. Maha Shivaratri occurs on the fourteenth day of the lunar month, also known as the waning moon before the new moon, in the month of Magha (January—February) or Phalguna (February—March), and it known as an significant spirtual day as it is thought that there a natural upsurge of energy in the human being. There is no single, definitive reason for celebrating Maha Shivaratri. Some reasons are: to observe Shiva and Parvati's wedding anniversay, to worship lingam (a symbol of Shiva) and receive spiritual rewards, to honour Shiva for protecting the universe by consuming a deadly poison himself, and and to honour Shiva for his triumph of good over evil by destroying the demon-controlled cities of Tarakaksha, Kamalaksha, and Vidyunmali. The day before Maha Shivaratri, devotees observe a fast and hold vigils to worship Shiva. On the day of, there is a feast and and festivities.
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
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Photograph of an unidentified man speaking at a Sikh art forum held at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, B.C.
Established in 1915, the University of British Columbia consists of two campuses: one is situated within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people, also known as Vancouver, B.C., and the other is on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples, also known as Kelowna, B.C. As of 2025, UBC is ranked second and third in Canada, and 38th, 41st, and 53rd in the world.
Established in 1915, the University of British Columbia consists of two campuses: one is situated within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people, also known as Vancouver, B.C., and the other is on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples, also known as Kelowna, B.C. As of 2025, UBC is ranked second and third in Canada, and 38th, 41st, and 53rd in the world.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
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Photograph of an unidentified man speaking at an Old Age Benefit Forum for the South Neighbourhood Seniors.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of an unidentified man speaking at an Old Age Benefit Forum for the South Neighbourhood Seniors.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of an unidentified man speaking at an Old Age Benefit Forum for the South Neighbourhood Seniors.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of attendees at an Old Age Benefit Forum for the South Neighbourhood Seniors.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of attendees at an Old Age Benefit Forum for the South Neighbourhood Seniors.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of attendees at an Old Age Benefit Forum for the South Neighbourhood Seniors.