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Important Announcement
FUNERAL
There are times when a family goes through a stressful period due to the demise of one of their loved ones.Funeral arrangements have to be made, people have to be informed, antim sanskar (final religious rites) have to be performed and various other related matters have to be taken care of during this stressful period.Many a times, people are at a loss as to what they should do during such traumatic time. Hindu Society of Calgary (Hindu Mandir) has a Standing Committee called Community Support Committee, which is available to help and guide people with various events related to the passing away of a family member or a friend.A list of the Community Support Committee members with their contact numbers is given below.Also provided below is a list of priests available in Calgary for funeral services. Devotees are encouraged to utilize this service provided by Hindu Mandir, whenever needed.
Hindu Society of Calgary also has a contract with McGinnis & Holloway Funeral Home located at:
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT COMMITTEE:
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NAME OF MEMBER
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PHONE NUMBER
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Ashok Bhasin
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403-680-2404
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Darshan Narang
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403-804-8383
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Jatinder Sharma
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403-880-8883
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Lata Patel
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403-462-5474
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Vinay Dattani
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403-807-9880
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Meera Murli
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403-208-5999
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Parshotam Bhardwaj
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403-560-6295
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Romesh Anand
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403-208-9486
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Subhash Kalia
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403-273-8706
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Raj Khurana
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403-701-5151
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NAME OF PRIEST
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PHONE NUMBER
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CELL NO.
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PANDIT SRIDHAR JAYATEERTA
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403-291-2550
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403-819-7378
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ACHARYA3VINOD KUMAR
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403-291-4950
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403-397-6478
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PANDIT HARISHANKAR DABRAL
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403-280-4134
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403-613-9642
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PANDIT KAMPTA PRASAD
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403-207-9592
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PANDIT VISHAL VASHISHT
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403-398-2747
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403-383-0582
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PANDIT MAHEN SINGH
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403-248-4317
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Mandir is now acceptingthe following items
· Flour (Atta), Daal, Rice, Oil and Milk
(all donated items will go to the needy families in Calgary through United Way of Calgary.)
· The following items are accepted with thanks:
· Unsalted dry fruit, Fresh Fruit and Fresh Flowers
· Mandir needs and will accept cash gladly any time.
The Hindu Study Circle meetings are held at 2:00pm on the second Saturday of each month in the Mandir.For more information on these meetings, please contact Dr. G.N. Sharma at 241-2391.
Dinner at the Drop-in Centre
The Hindu Society provides a vegetarian meal to needypeople once a month at the Drop-in Centre.Any volunteer help for this worthy cause is greatly appreciated.For further information and volunteering your services, please contact Mr. AbhimanyuSingh @ 403-242-4982, Suman/Subhash Katyal @ 403-281-7757, or Mayura Rangayyan @403-239-7380.
Geeta Recitation and Discussion
Please come and join for Geeta recitation and discussion every Sunday from 8:00 AM to 9:30 A.M. in the Temple.
Hanuman Chalisa
Please come and join for Hanuman Chalisa every Tuesday from 7:30 P.M. in the Temple.
Entertainment Facilities
We now have an excellent stage with proper curtains and sound system in the basement of the Mandir.This is ideal for variety entertainment and we offer these facilities to members and non members at very competitive rates.For details, please contact the VP Maintenance or phone the Mandir at 403-291-2551. |
