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Religious Activities Tab:
We celebrate
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Diwali
Navratri
Janmashtami
Hari Jayanti
Shiv-ratri
Ram Jayanti
Maha prabhu Pragotsav
Mahavir Jayanti
many other religious programmes
Looks too plain. Perhaps add a picture of related deity on the side and explain in a sentence what the
celebration is about. Whole pages looks very plain and wasted.
Explore Hinduism Tab:
Explore Hinduism
Sanatan Dharma - also known as Hinduism - is the set of traditions and beliefs that originated on
the Indian subcontinent over thousands of years ago. It has no single founder and accommodates
a variety of complex views. Sanatan Dharma's body of scriptures spans theology, philosophy and
mythology, all of which are designed to provide insight into practising Dharma. Amongst these
scriptures, the four Vedas and numerous Upanishads are considered to be of foremost authority
and significance. Puranas, Ramayan and Mahabharat are the other major scriptures. Within the
Mahabharat is a treatise called Bhagvad Gita, often called the essence of all spiritual knowledge
of the Vedas.
Thousands of years old, no single founder and practices as diverse as flora in a forest. Yet, all
adherents of Sanatan Dharma believe in the existence of Parmaatma (the omnipresent Supreme
Being), karma and reincarnation.
Etymology
"Sanatan" is the Sanskrit word for "eternal".
"Dharma" is the Sanskrit word for "way of life".
Viewing Sanatan Dharma from this perspective, one should be reluctant in calling it a religion.
Owing to the importance of the Vedas, it is also often called "Vaidik Dharma".
Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre encourages you to explore Sanatan Dharma through an
understanding of the basic tenets and key scriptures.
Funeral Services Tab:
We can assist you to arrange in arranging any funeral services and our priest will conduct the
"Antim Sanskar". SMCC provides the hall free of charge to do the Shanti Path. Please contact us
on 905 887 7777 (905) 887-7777 or write to [email protected].
Funeral Services
The Final Journey - A Hindu Funeral Guide
Click on below link to download the PDF documents:
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Pages 1-20
Pages 21-40
Pages 41-56
Funeral Packages
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Important Announcement
Basic Funeral
Chapel Ridge Funeral Package (New Lower Price!) Two
6 FT High Portraits of Hindu LORD SHIVA & LORD VISHNU
NOW AVAILABLE TO PUT UP DURING HINDU FUNERAL
Elgin Mills Funeral Package
Highland Funeral Package
Funeral Seminar and Arrangement
Funeral seminars are held periodically to further educate the members on re:Ppre-planning of a
funeral and other funeral related matters.
Seniors Club and Lounge Tab:
SMCC Seniors Club & Lounge
Seniors Club
Sanatan Mandir Seniors' Club is one of the strongest foundations of our Cultural Centre. The
club was founded since the inception of SMCC. They provide social, cultural and emotional
support to our seniors. Also, during the year, the club celebrates birthdays, anniversaries, day
trip, and overnight trips to Canada/USA and also around the world. Among many, "Mother's
Day" and "Father's Day" are popular events. They also hold "Annual Day Function" each year
around the month of November. Currently the Club has approx. 500 members.
Seniors Lounge
Our seniors Lounge is open to seniors 7 days a week from 9.00 am to 8.00 pm. You can come
and meet with other seniors, and our newly renovated specious seniors' Lounge has the facility
for seniors to enjoy watching TV, DVDs, read and/or simply relax.
Senior Club Activities
For all the senior club activities please contact:
SMCC Seniors Club & Lounge
Seniors Club
Sanatan Mandir Seniors' Club is one of the strongest foundations of our Cultural Centre. The
Club was founded 1996 when Sanatan Mandir was opened. Seniors Club provides social,
cultural and emotional support to our seniors. Also, during the year, the club celebrates
birthdays, anniversaries, day trips, trips to Canada, USA and internationally. Popular events
celebrated are "Mother's Day" and "Father's Day". Seniors Club also holds an "Annual Day
Function" each year around the month of November. Currently the Club has approx. 500
members.
Seniors Lounge
SMCC Seniors Lounge is open to 7 days a week from 9.00 am to 8.00 pm. You can come and
meet and interact with other seniors. Our newly opened spacious Seniors' Lounge has the
facility for seniors to enjoy watching television, movies, read, play board games or simply relax.
Cultural Activities Tab:
Cultural Activities
Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre organizes various cultural activities throughout the yearsuch as
Bollywood Black and white show, Totally Desi - 2 Programme and many more.
Bolly wood Black and white show
Sanatan Mandir Cultural Center had it's first Bollywood Black & White show on Saturday May
16, 2015. It was a great success, everyone enjoyed the program very much. Same show was
repeated on Saturday May 23. Sanatan Mandir's VP of Entertainment Sima Shah organized two
shows of same Program includes dances on '40s, '50s and '60s forever hit songs by Nritya Kala
Mandir (Kanan Bhatt) students and fashion show by Sanatan Mandir youth committee. Whole
program was choreographed by Nritya Kala Mandir. Both shows were very successful, everyone
enjoyed all dances, decoration was excellent and food was very tasty. This was a very unique
show, Our young generation performing non stop dances on old songs for one and half hour
which we may not get to watch again. All participant kids worked very hard. Sanatan Mandir
thank everyone and all sponsors for their continues support.
Totally Desi - 2
Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre's VP of Entertainment Sima Shah and her team organized
Totally DeSi-2 program on Sep.12,2015. Program was very successful, everyone enjoyed DESI
FOOD, Garba performances by students of Nritya Kala Mandir (Kanan Bhatt) and gujarati
Sugam Sangeet and Dayro by Malhaar Entertainment. over 400 people attended the program.
Same program was organized last year and request from many people we organized Totally
DeSi-2 this year. All food was prepared by Sanatan Mandir volunteers. Sanatan Mandir thank all
volunteers, participants, sponsors and cheerful audience for their continues support.
Hareshbhai, these two events are irrelevant. Here we can have a bullet list of all the activities
including seniors, youth, social group, ladies group, religious events, entertainment events, to fill
up the page. Just a list or remove this tab altogether.
BAAL VIDYAALAY TAB:
Baal Vidyaalaya
Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre (SMCC) is proud to offer Ddharma AND and Cculture-based
education and activities for children and teenagers. Sanskrit prayers are actively taught through
translations in Gujarati and English. Every child has that spark of divinity within. SMCC Baal
Vidyaalay is a forum for children to discover and manifest that divinity. It enables Hindu
children in Toronto to appreciate their cultural roots, learn Hindu values in an enjoyable manner
and make good friends. They also develop a sense of Sewa (Service) to mankind.
Our Goal Is...
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To facilitate children to appreciate, learn and practice Hindu way of life
To teach children the basics of Gujarati Language so that they can communicate with
their family members and other children their age with ease.
To teach children about their Gujarati heritage and to instill pride and confidence of being
Gujarati
To raise awareness of being a Hindu and raising the awareness of Hinduism in the society
around
Develop social awareness and leadership skills among children.
Children also have lots of fun while they learn. Activities are planned for their physical,
intellectual, social and spiritual development. Our weekly activities include:
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Language
Shlokas
Yoga
Stories
Games
Arts And Crafts
Occasional Performances
Birthday Celebrations
Our Sunday classes are open to all children over age five and teenagers.
Children's Christmas Party
Sanatan Mandir celebrates the spirit of Christmas with children and youth. The afternoon is filled
with fun activities and food. Gifts are given out by our own Santa!
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Prayers
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Registration
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Symbolism
For further information, please contact : Jhanvi Desai ( +1 905-889-8762) replace this
with whoever has taken over or Pravinbhai Shah ( +1 905- 472-8310).
You can also email us at: [email protected]
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME TAB:
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BANQUET HALL BOOKING TAB:
Banquet Hall Booking
For all your occasions such as wedding, private parties, anniversary, and birthday parties
or any occasion, we offer excellent banquet hall facility with newly built stage & and
following arrangements:
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Priest
Delicious food
Mandap service for wedding
Sound Ssystem
Round tables and cutlery arrangements
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Excellent Rental rates
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Plenty of parking
We do not allow any meat, alcohol, onions or garlic. No meat/no Alcohol
To rent the hall and facilities please contact For further information please contact: Jayubhai
Thakkar at [email protected]
LIBRARY TAB:
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