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Spiritual Discourses
Your resource for learning more about spirituality, dharma, vedanta, temple rituals etc. through recorded audios and videos of sessions …
Sarpabali
Sarpabali will be performed on Saturday, October 2 at 6 pm to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and Sarpas. Devotees can co-sponsor this pooja for an offering of $51
September Events
Saraswatha Pushpanjali and Saraswathy Pooja (by students) will be performed on the 9th. Vinayak Chaturthi will be celebrated on September 10 with special poojas.
Pratishta Souvenir
The Guruvayurappan Temple of Brampton Pratishta Souvenir of 2019 is available for your online viewing and download in digital format…
Temple is Open
Based on the Government’s announcement recently, the Board has decided to open the temple on Tuesday, the 15th of June with limited hours…
Academic Workshops
Academic Workshops will be conducted by Dr. S. Sundararajan on High School Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, starting August 16 and ending ..
Bhagavatam Saptaham
A Srimad Bhagavata Saptaham is planned during the upcoming Mandalam season.. Your valuable inputs and/or availability to volunteer ..
2021 Calendar
The Temple calendar for year 2021 is available for download in PDF format. A limited number of printed ones are also available for pick up…
Live Classes and Sessions
The temple conducts various online classes and chanting sessions with live streaming every week. These classes/sessions have their own …
Online Booking & Payments
Your temple offers multiple options to donate, book poojas and make payments for the same via online, e-transfer, email or by phone…
Kshetra Vijñānam
If you are not part of the Temple WhatsApp group “GTOB Kshetra Vijñānam” yet, and are interested in joining, please click the invite link..
Community volunteers
The Guruvayurappan temple of Brampton is building a volunteer group of people willing to provide their time and energy to support people in need…
Youth leaders needed
The Guruvayurappan temple of Brampton is looking for committed young volunteers who can take on leadership positions within the community.
Thulābhāram
Thulābhāram (തുലാഭാരം) offering is available at the temple for devotees who wish to make the offering. Please contact the temple for booking…
Kathakali Images
“Bali Vijayam” was performed at the temple on November 23, 2019. Presenting a few images of the amazing Kathakali performance.
Abhishekam
Starting October 2019, your temple will be performing monthly Abhishekams for Ayyappan, Ganapathy and Devi.
The schedule will be as follows…
Parikalasham
A limited number of small copper Kalashams (പരി കലശം), which were used for the abhishekam of Lord Guruvayurappan on July 11, are available…
Hotel Discounts
Guruvayurappan Temple of Brampton has made arrangements for its out-of-town devotees to receive special discounts on hotel room rates…
Aravana Payasam at the Temple
Aravana Payasam prasadam will be available at the temple. Devotees can purchase a 250ml container of Aravana prasadam for a contribution of…
Hanuman Chalisa
It is a very popular belief that reciting the Hanuman Chalisa calls upon Hanuman’s divine involvement in critical problems, including those concerning evil spirits.
As per the legends, the lord of Saturn, Shani Dev, is frightened of Lord Hanuman. Therefore, reciting Hanuman Chalisa helps reduce the effects of Ezhara Sani (Sade Sath)
News Roundup
Video excerpts from the program “GTA News Roundup” that appeared on the local TV news channel.
Koti Archana; Kathakali…
Image Gallery
Shadhadhara Prathishta covering the kriyas from Adharasila to Yoganalam. Click to view the videos and images of the various ceremonies…
Naama Nirjhari CD
Copies of the Naama Nirjhari Devotional Music CD is available at the temple. The album was composed by Brahmasri Kariyannur Divakaran…
Sarpadosha Bali / Sarpabali
Sarpa Bali Sarpabali is an extremely powerful pooja commonly conducted for two primary reasons: infertility and to recover from certain illnesses such as skin disease. However, it may also be done to gain relief from Sarpadosham (sin associated with serpents). The...
Naama Japam
Naama Japam is the brainchild of our beloved Thirumeni and provides an opportunity for many people to participate in the construction of the permanent temple. Anyone can organize a Naama Japam. It can be held in their homes. “Navara Nellu” – a type of raw rice – is...
Mandalam
Observed during Nov-Dec/Vrischikam-Dhanu. The month Vrischikam (Nov-Dec) or Karthikam/Karthigai is the month in which the full moon falls on the star ‘Karthika’. Mandalam season is important for various reasons. It is believed: Lord Vishnu goes to sleep in the month...
Navarathri
(Comes in Oct-Nov/Kanni-Thulam) According to the science dealing with the power gained through the control of the senses through meditation, there exists at the base of our nervous system, one of the prime centers of one of the vital nerves. This is enveloped by...
Thiruvonam
(Comes in Aug-Sept/Chingam-Kanni) The religious story about Onam is well known. Instead of simply putting that down here, Thirumeni answers a doubt that is there in the minds of many people i.e. why such a good, generous and popular king like Mahabali was banished by...
Vinayaka Chathurthi
(Comes in Aug-Sept/Karkidakam-Chingam) വിനായകചതുര്ത്ഥി എന്നത് ഗണപതിയുടെ ജന്മദിനമാണ് എന്ന് പലയിടത്തും കാണുന്നു. പലകാരണങ്ങളുണ്ടാകാം. ഒരു പ്രധാനകാരണം സൂചിപ്പിയ്ക്കാം.ജാതകത്തിലെല്ലാം ഉള്ള രാശിചക്രം നോക്കിയാല് അതില് ഇടതുഭാഗത്ത് മുകളിലുള്ള കള്ളി മീനം രാശിയാകും....
Krishna Ashtami
Krishna Ashtami or Ashtami Rohini (Comes in Aug-Sept/Karkidakam-Chingam) It is supposed to be the “birthday” of Sree Krishna. The Mythological interpretation and its relevance: Krishna is a theophanic manifestation with various attributes. It is considered a “Poorna...
Akshaya Thritiya
(Comes in May-June/Medam-Edavam) ചന്ദ്രനെ അനുസരിച്ചും സൂര്യനെ അനുസരിച്ചും ഉള്ള കാലഗണനപ്രകാരം ചാന്ദമാനം എന്നും സൗരമാനെ എന്നും രണ്ടുവിധത്തിലുള്ള വര്ഷങ്ങള് ഉണ്ട്. അതില് സൗരമാനപ്രകാരം ആണ് കേരളത്തില് ഉപയോഗിച്ചു വരുന്ന മാസങ്ങളായ മേടം ഇടവം മുതലായത്. ചാന്ദ്രമാനപ്രകാരം ഒരു...
Vaisakha Maasam
(May 4 – June 1, 2011) ഗുരുഭ്യോ നമഃ മാതര്മ്മേ മധുകൈടഭഘ്നി മഹിഷപ്രാണാപഹാരോദ്യമേ ഹേളാനിര്മ്മിതധൂമ്രലോചനവധേ ഹേ ചണ്ഡമുണ്ഡാര്ദ്ദിനീ നിശ്ശേഷീകൃതരക്തബീജദനുജേ നിത്യേ നിസുംഭാപഹേ സുംഭധ്വംസിനി സംഹരാശുദുരിതം ദുര്ഗ്ഗേ നമസ്തേബിംകേ നമ്മുടെ പൂര്വ്വികര് രണ്ടു വിധത്തില് കാലഗണന...
Vishu
(Comes mid-April/Medam) വടക്കന് കേരളത്തില് പണ്ടെല്ലാം വര്ഷാരംഭം മേടം മുതലായിരുന്നു. (കേരളത്തിലൊഴിച്ച് എല്ലായിടത്തും വര്ഷാരംഭം ഏതാണ്ട് വിഷുവിനോട് അനുബന്ധിച്ചു തന്നെ ആണ് വരുന്നത്) വര്ഷാരംഭ ദിവസം ശ്രീകരമായ വസതുക്കള് കണികണ്ട് തുടക്കം കുറിയ്ക്കുന്നത് നല്ലതാണെന്ന വിശ്വാസം...
Sivarathri
(Comes in Feb-March/Makaram-Kumbham) കുംഭമാസത്തില് കറുത്ത ചതുര്ദ്ദശി, രാത്രി വരുന്ന ദിവസം ആണ് ശിവരാത്രി. വര്ത്തെ ഒരു വൃത്തമാക്കി കാണുകയാണെങ്കില് ചിങ്ങത്തില് വിനായകചതുര്ത്ഥി വരുന്ന ബിന്ദുവിന്റെ ഏതാണ്ട് ഏതിര്ഭാഗത്ത് കുംഭത്തിലായിട്ടാകും ശിവരാത്രി എന്ന ബിന്ദു വരിക....
Poonthanadinam
(Comes in Feb-March/Makaram-Kumbham) poonthanam Poonthanam is the name of a Namboothiri mana. He was a staunch devotee of Lord Guruvayurappan. His greatest work ‘Jnanapana’ (loosely translated ‘Pot of Knowledge’) is a style of folk poems written in common man’s...
The Guruvayurappan Medallion
The Guruvayurappan Temple of Brampton has minted an exclusive and unique medallion. A very limited quantity of only 1500 serially numbered…
An Interview with the President
Listen to a recording of the radio interview with President, Dr P.K Kutty on “Madhurageetham”, wherein various topics related to the temple…
