Our Mission Statement
We invite and welcome every person seeking refuge in the ancient teachings of wisdom and compassion to practice.
Tamil Hindu Group – Winnipeg Murugan-
Events Calendar 2025
We gather to make our commitment to become free from suffering, help people with their spiritual growth and provide a safe and friendly space for nurturing holistic well-being.
We gather to make our commitment to become free from suffering, help people with their
spiritual growth and provide a safe and friendly space for nurturing holistic well-being.
Date | Time | Event | Host Availability |
Thursday, January 9, 2025 | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm | Karthikai | Available to Host |
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm | Karthikai | Host Assigned |
Monday, February 10, 2025 | 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Thaipoosam Day | Host Assigned |
Friday, February 14, 2025 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Mauritius Tamils are Requesting | |
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | 7:15 pm – 8:30 pm | Karthikai | Available to Host |
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | 7:15 pm – 8:30 pm | Karthikai | Available to Host |
Monday, April 28, 2025 | 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Karthikai | Host Assigned |
Monday, May 26, 2025 | 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Karthikai | Host Assigned |
Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Vaikasi Visakam | Tamil Hindu Group Host |
Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 10:00 am – 10:00 pm | Annual Festival Day | Tamil Hindu Group Host |
Sunday, June 22, 2025 | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm | Karthikai | Available to Host |
Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Karthikai | Host Assigned |
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Karthikai | Host Assigned |
Friday, September 12, 2025 | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm | Karthikai | Host Assigned |
Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm | Karthikai | Host Assigned |
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm | Skanthasasthi Day 1 | Host Assigned |
Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm | Skanthasasthi Day 2 | Available to Host |
Friday, October 24, 2025 | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm | Skanthasasthi Day 3 | Available to Host |
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Skanthasasthi Day 4 | Available to Host |
Sunday, October 26, 2025 | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm | Skanthasasthi Day 5 | Available to Host |
Monday, October 27, 2025 | 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Skanthasasthi Day 6 | Available to Host |
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 7:15 pm – 10:15 pm | Thirukalyanam | Tamil Hindu Group Host |
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm | Karthikai | Host assigned |
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm | Thirukkarthikai | Available to Host |
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | 7:15 pm – 8:30 pm | Karthikai | Available to Host |
*Time of event subject to change due to temple availability
Abhishekam Essentials:
Hosts are responsible for the following items.
1. Two coconuts. One with husk for kumbam. One to break for use with kaalanchi
2. At least 9 beetle leaves for Kaalanchi and kumbam. If mango leaves are available at least 3 mango leaves and 6 Beetle leaves
3. 1/2 cup of rice for kumbam
4. Minimum 2 Litre Milk for abesekam
5. Yogurt 750ML (gelatin free) for abesekam
6. Rose water bottle
7. Young coconut water fresh or canned
8. Panchaamirtham
9. One fruit plate ( Must include 3 Oranges)
10. Flower petals for pooja
11. Prasatham
12. 3 garlands (big moorthies, approx. 2 ft length each)
13. 3 small garlands (small moorthies, approx. 6″ length each)
14. Thadsanai to Priest (donation to priest) and Donation to Temple (HSM)
Optional:
15. Manchal power, santhana powder, vipoothi, kungumum.
16. New towels 1 x large and 1x small to clean moorthies
17. Donation to Temple (HSM)
Meaning of Offerings:
Milk gives long life
Ghee gives Moksha state
Curd gives good children
Honey gives melodious voice
Rice powder frees from debts
Sugar cane juice gives good health
Panjamrutham gives wealth
Lemon removes fear of death
Sugar removes enmity
Tender coconut gives enjoyment
Cooked Rice(Annam) gives mejestic life
Sandal gives Lakshmi’s grace