A brief History of the Sri Murugan Society of Alberta
The Sri Murugan Society of Alberta was founded in April 1994, to serve the religious needs and promote the spiritual wellbeing of a growing community of Hindus in Calgary and the surrounding areas. According to the By-laws of the Society, one of the primary objectives of the Society is to “foster, promote and perpetuate the […]
Kumbabishekam (Idol installation)
Idols are ready
SMS News Update – 9 Aug 2017
SMS is pleased to invite all members and devotees to poojas and various other activities. 23rd Annual General Meeting – Saturday, 12 August 2017 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Annual General Meeting Special Sponsored Pooja – Saturday, 12 August 2017 5:30 PM – Arrival of devotees and preparation for pooja 6:00 PM – Special Ganesha […]
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.
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 […]