Venkateshwara Kalyana Utsavam
The Kalyana Utsavam was performed by priests from Tirumala, Tirupati https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQyOVxTAIyYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2cAy665uXE
Maha Sivarathiri Pooja 2017
Maha Sivarathiri Pooja was held on Friday, 24 Feb 2017, 6:00 PM to Saturday, 25 Feb 2017, 6:00 AM
Thaipusam Celebration 2017
The Thai Poosam event, including the paal kudam abishegam to Vel was held on Thursday 9th Feb 2017. The ThaiPoosam Festival will be celebrated in our temple on the auspicious Pusam Natchathiram Day on Thursday February 9th. The word Thaipusam is a combination of the name of the month, Thai (January), and the name of […]
Sangu Sthapanam (Holy Conch Laying)
SMS has completed the planting of conch shell (Sangu Sthapanam) Ceremony. 120 special conch shells (“Sangu”) were laid under the main sanctum of Sri Murugan Temple. With the grace of Almighties Sri Ganesha and Sri Murugan, the Sri Murugan Society of Alberta has successfully completed Shanku Sthapanam (Holy Conch Laying) Ceremony on Sunday, January 29th, 2017 120 […]
Pongal Celebration 2017
We celebrated the Thai Pongal Pooja (தைப்பொங்கல்) and held a cultural festival on Saturday, January 14th. The Pooja started early in the morning with devotees preparing Pongal Prasatham. Worship of the God Sun followed. The Pongal day evening was celebrated with cultural programs organized by the Bharathi Kala Mandram, Calgary Navalar Cultural Society and the […]
Idols & Sannithis
SMS has purchased Stone Idols and “5 Metal” Idols (ஐம்பொன் சிலைகள்) from Kallaichemal M.Durairaj, Mamalapuran, India. The Idols are on there way to Calgary. Construction of Sannithis (House for Idols) will be starting soon. (Exact location may vary). Devotees are encouraged to sponsor Idols and its Sannithis. Please contact trustees for further details.
Swami Athmagananandaji’s visit
Ever year, Our Sri Murugan Society has experienced unforgettable events, ceremonies or VIP visits. We are more than happy to share those moments with you. Swami Athmagananandaji’s (Ramakrishna Misson Kanchipuram) visit. During his stay in Calgary, Swami Ji visited our temple construction and gave blessing. He was very much pleased with the temple progress. He […]
SMS Building construction
In latter part of 2014, SMS has purchased a land parcel near Cross Iron mall, Balzac, north on Calgary limits. It was a 2.54 acres land. All the Casino and other raised funds were used to buy the land. For the building construction we had to borrow loans. ATB Bank helped us with $2.2m loan […]
Boomi Pooja (2015)
SMS Bhoomi Pooja – Saturday, 20 June 2015; 8:00 AM With the grace of our load Ganesh, SMS has conducted the Bhoomi Pooja for building the Sri Ganesha Murugan Temple and Cultural Hall on Saturday, June 20th, 2015. The Boomi Pooja was conducted to purify the land and get ready for construction without any disruptions. The Boomi Pooja schedule was successfully completed […]