Sri Murugan Society of Alberta
A spiritual community dedicated to preserving and promoting the worship of Lord Murugan in Alberta
Established
1994
Year of Formation
Community
500+
Active Members
Mission
Unity
Through Devotion
The Origin
Ganesha Statue
In January 2002, the Society received a statue of Ganesha, from Gurudeva Satguru Sivaya Subramaniaya Swami of Kauai Monastery. This was considered to be the first step in the conceptualization of building a temple.
Satguru Subramaniaya Swami was initiated into sannyasa by the renowned Siddha yogi and worshipper of Siva, Jnanaguru Yogaswami (1872–1964) of Sri Lanka, regarded as one of the 20th century's most remarkable mystics.
The Ganesha Statue received from Subramaniaya Swami of Kauai Monastery
A Brief History
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 worship of Lord Sri Murugan through the construction and maintenance of a temple" dedicated to the worship of Sri Murugan. The founders believed that Calgary is an ideal place for a Murugan temple as mountains are considered to be the preferred abode of Sri Murugan.
Current Board of Directors
President
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Vice President
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Secretary
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Treasurer
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Trustee
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Our Vision
Spiritual Growth: To provide a welcoming space for devotees to deepen their spiritual connection with Lord Murugan through regular worship and religious activities.
Cultural Preservation: To preserve and promote Tamil Hindu traditions, festivals, and cultural practices for current and future generations in Alberta.
Community Service: To serve the broader community through charitable activities, educational programs, and social initiatives that embody Hindu values.
Unity and Harmony: To foster unity among Tamil Canadians and promote interfaith understanding and harmony in our multicultural society.
Society Bylaws
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