Temples of Ganesha
Ganesh Temples in Canada and Seychelles
Maha Ganapathy Temple in Edmonton, Canada, grew from a black granite Ganesha murthi given by Sivaya Subramuniyaswami in July 1978, which moved from home to home before it found a temple. Arulmigu Navasakti Vinayagar in Victoria, founded in 1992, is the first and only Hindu temple in Seychelles.
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Temples of Ganesha
Maha Ganapathy Temple, Edmonton, Canada
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a Hindu temple in Seychelles?
Yes, the Arulmigu Navasakti Vinayagar Temple in Victoria, founded in 1992: the first and only Hindu temple in Seychelles, with Lord Ganesha as its main deity.
- How did the Maha Ganapathy Temple in Edmonton begin?
In July 1978, Sivaya Subramuniyaswami gave a black granite Ganesha murthi to a group of devotees, who began daily puja. The murthi moved from home to home before finding its permanent home in the temple.