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Welcome to the Hindu Mandir of Kingston, ON, Canada
(Last updated on 8 June 2026)
Hindu Mandir of Kingston - President's Message
Dear Community Members,
It gives me great pleasure to write this first letter to our Hindu community on behalf of the Board of Directors and as the President of “HINDU MANDIR OF KINGSTON (HMK)”.
Our two year long effort to amalgamate ‘Geetanjali Cultural Centre of Kingston’ and ‘Kingston Sanatan Culture Centre’ officially came to fruition earlier this year on 23 April with CRA issuing “Hindu Mandir of Kingston” status of registered charitable organization.
This is a significant milestone. Now that officially the two groups are together we are able to leverage our strengths as a single organization. Moving forward we will be operating only as “Hindu Mandir of Kingston”. However there is a transition period involved before we operate strictly as HMK. As we transition, for the next couple of months you will see Geetanjali cultural temple of Kingston and Kingston Sanatan cultural centre names used for various different puja events. We ask for your patience.
We will roll out a new Facebook page and WhatsApp group. Our new email is
hindumandirkingston@gmail.com
We have also rolled out our following website:
www.hindumandirkingston.com
The plan is to combine the members of both organizations into one WhatsApp group and also include everyone on one distribution list for email purposes. Moving forward our website,facebook and whatsapp will be our main mode of communication with the community. We will be putting the latest updates about the mandir project and the upcoming events on the website. People who are interested in volunteering for mandir events will be able to register via the website.
We are also in the process of setting up the website so that donations can be made electronically through our website donation page. In the meantime, donations can still be made by cash or cheque in the name of Hindu Mandir of Kingston, and we will issue charitable tax receipts under the new name.
Also to share with you that we are diligently and relentlessly working on our Mandir project. Unfortunately city permit is a major roadblock we are facing right now but hopefully we can move forward soon. Hope to share some good news with the community soon 🙏🏻.
Ashok Acharya
President
Hindu Mandir of Kingston
Dear All,
We are so pleased to receive excellent feedback on Mata Ki Chowki event, which truly radiated a powerful spiritual energy. What stood out the most was the heartfelt participation of the younger generation who was singing bhajans and clapping with complete devotion. It was incredibly uplifting to witness our traditions being preserved and celebrated so beautifully by the new generation. The Executive Committee of Geetanjali Cultural Temple is so grateful to Mrs. Ranjana and Dr. Prakash Darbar & family for hosting this mesmerizing event.
The Committee is so thankful to Pandit Vijay Sharma, Mrs. Ashu Sharma, Vidhi Sharma, and Aditya for coming to Kingston to perform Mata Ki Chowki. The soulful singing by Pandit ji and Vidhi Sharma created a truly spiritual atmosphere, and Aditya did a wonderful job on the dholak.
We are also grateful to all the volunteers, especially Aparna Kapoor, Sanjeev Kapoor, Kartik, Meeta Bhatt, Akshaj Darbar, Shreeya Darbar, Love Preet, Kiran Preet, Mukesh Patel, Hitesh Patel, Mayur Vadher, Nilesh Patel, Hitesh Patel (Walmart), Deepak Kumar, Aditi Kumar, Sat Chaudhary, Vinod Vohra, Vijay and Gulshan Babbar for setting up the venue and helping with housekeeping at the end of the event. Sincere thanks are also due to Hardeep from Lala Masala for the preparing the delicious food and staying till the end to ensure everything went smoothly.
Last but not the least, we are thankful to all those who made donations to the Geetanjali Temple. New donations can be made at Bayridge Grocery by cash, cheque or e-transfer. Please send e-transfers at: geetanjaliculturaltemple@gmail.com
Thank you!
Gulshan Babbar
On behalf of the Executive Committee
Geetanjali Cultural Temple of Kingston
A link to photos and videos is provided below:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fEmJMNbBsge8R4oAGIt9Uvkzi9lprrGv?usp=sharing
You are welcome to join the Geetanjali Cultural Temple of Kingston Facebook page:
Our Community
The Hindu community in Kingston is a growing and vibrant group of families, students, professionals, and elders who have come together with a shared vision—to build a sacred space that reflects our faith, values, and cultural roots.
This section will soon highlight the stories, efforts, and spirit of the people behind the Mandir initiative. From cultural celebrations to community service, our strength lies in unity and shared purpose.
As the Mandir takes shape, so too will this space—featuring community contributions, volunteer efforts, and the collective journey that’s making this dream a reality.
Together, we are building more than a Mandir—we’re nurturing a connected and supportive Hindu community in Kingston.
Upcoming Event
Hanuman Chalisa
Please mark your calendars for our next Mandir gathering!
Hosted by Amisha, Pankaj Madaan and family
The Executive Committee of the Geetanjali Cultural Temple of Kingston is very grateful to them for hosting this special Mandir.
Complete event details are provided below:
Date & Time:
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Location:
St. Andrew’s By the Lake United Church
1 Redden St., Kingston, ON K7M 4K7
Bhajans: 4:00 PM
Hanuman Chalisa: 5:15 PM
Aarti: 5:30 PM
Dinner: Following Aarti
We sincerely appreciate your continued support in organizing our Mandir events. As always, we are looking for volunteers to assist with event preparations and venue setup. If you would like to help, please contact us via WhatsApp at 613-572-0817 or reply to this email before the event.
We look forward to seeing you and your family at the Mandir.
Upcoming Event
Jai Jagannath!
The Kingston Sanatan Cultural Center (KSCC), Geetanjali Cultural Temple of Kingston & Gananoque (GCTK), and ISKCON warmly invite you, your family, and friends to join us for the Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 in Kingston.
Date & Time:
Saturday, July 4, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Location:
Rotary Park, Lemoine Point, 1440 Coverdale Drive, Kingston, ON
Come experience the joy and blessings of Lord Jagannath through:
- Rath Yatra Parade
- Devotional Kirtan and Bhajans
- Darshan of Lord Jagannath
- Cultural and spiritual celebration for the whole family
This event is open to everyone regardless of background, faith, or culture. We welcome all members of our community to participate in this historic celebration and receive the blessings of Lord Jagannath.
Your generous support and donations will help build the future Hindu Temple of Kingston, a long-awaited dream of our community.
Please share this invitation with your family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues. Together, let us celebrate devotion, unity, culture, and community spirit.
Jay Jagannathji!
Our Mandir
Main Prayer Hall:
This section will soon showcase details about the prayer hall’s design, the deities to be installed, and the traditional elements being incorporated to honor the principles of Hindu temple architecture.
Community Hall:
This section will be updated with details about the facilities, events calendar, and how you can get involved in shaping and supporting this vibrant community hub
Dining Hall
This section will be updated with information about the facilities, course offerings, and how you or your family can participate. We look forward to building a space where knowledge, culture, and spirituality come together in harmony.
Donate
Support the creation of Kingston’s first Hindu Mandir—your contribution helps build a lasting spiritual and cultural home.