Daily Panchang
Tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, Rahu kalam and muhurta for any date & city
📿Sanatan Calendars
Regional Hindu calendars, festival dates, Ekadashi and Sankranti — all in one place
✨Auspicious Muhurat
Abhijit and Brahma muhurta, and inauspicious periods to avoid
📖Sanatan Library
Aartis, chalisas, mantras, stotrams and daily prayers with meaning
🎆Festivals
Diwali, Navratri, Holi, Janmashtami and more — their stories, with exact Ottawa dates
🛕Temples in Ottawa
Find Hindu temples and mandirs in the Ottawa area — locations and what to know before you visit
☬Nanakshahi Calendar
The Sikh calendar — Sangrands, Gurpurabs and Nanakshahi Sammat for any year
🗓️Upcoming Festivals
What's coming next — festival and vrat dates with countdowns, printable for 30 days to a full year
Hindu Temple Community Of Ottawa is a volunteer-run online resource created to bring the Hindu community of Ottawa and Canada together by providing reliable access to spiritual, cultural, and community resources — serving families across the Ottawa–Gatineau region, from Nepean and Barrhaven to Kanata, Orleans and beyond.
The website is a one-stop destination for Hindu festival dates in Ottawa's own timezone, the daily Panchang, auspicious Muhurat timings, Vrat and Upvas information, a Sanatan library of aartis, chalisas and mantras with meaning, and a practical guide to Hindu temples in Ottawa. Unlike calendars made for India, every date and timing here is computed precisely for your local Canadian timezone.
Our goal is to make Hindu traditions, knowledge, and celebrations easily accessible for families, youth, and future generations living in Canada while helping the community stay connected with its roots. Register for notifications to hear about festivals and community events as they come up.
Our Vision
To create a connected, informed, and vibrant Hindu community in Canada by preserving the timeless wisdom of Sanatan Dharma and making it accessible through modern technology.
We envision a platform where individuals and families can discover Hindu traditions, celebrate festivals, follow spiritual practices, and strengthen cultural bonds while living in a multicultural Canadian society.
Our Mission
- To provide accurate and accessible Hindu calendars, Panchang, and Muhurat information.
- To promote awareness of Hindu festivals, traditions, and cultural values.
- To connect Hindu families, organizations, and temples across Ottawa and Canada.
- To support younger generations in learning and embracing their heritage.
- To build a welcoming digital community based on knowledge, respect, and shared values.
Is Hindu Temple Community Of Ottawa a temple?
No — we are a volunteer-run online resource, not a physical mandir. If you're looking for a place of worship, see our guide to Hindu temples in Ottawa, which covers the area's mandirs and what to know before visiting.
Where can I find a Hindu temple or mandir in Ottawa?
Ottawa is home to several Hindu places of worship, including the Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton on Bank Street and the Vishva Shakti Durga Mandir. Our Ottawa temple guide lists them with locations — please confirm timings directly with each temple.
How do I find today's Panchang for Ottawa?
Our daily Panchang page shows tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, sunrise/sunset, Rahu Kalam and auspicious muhurat, computed precisely for Ottawa — or any city you choose — right in your browser.
Are Hindu festival dates in Canada different from dates in India?
Sometimes, yes. Tithis begin and end at moments that fall on different local days depending on your timezone, so a festival can be observed in Ottawa a day apart from India. Our festival calendars compute every date for your local Canadian timezone, so you observe on the correct day.
How can I get notified about Hindu festivals and community events in Ottawa?
Register with us to receive notifications about festivals and community activities in the Ottawa area as they're announced.