ABOUT US
Inaugurated on May 15th, 1972, the Hindu Temple Burnaby formally registered as Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., is one of the largest and oldest temples in Canada. Beginning in a small prayer hall in Northern Burnaby, the Hindu Temple was founded by a small group of devoted Hindus. Over time, the Hindu congregation flourished in Burnaby, and a larger temple was needed. The Board of Directors at HTB set out on a mission to build a larger temple and in January 2018 opened the doors to a brand new temple. Standing at 31,000 square feet, the new Hindu Temple Burnaby is able to accommodate 1600 people, providing prayer services daily and educational services, such as the Ganesh Hindi School, Seniors Support Centre and Yoga and Health programs for the community, food serving and spiritual guidance, lectures, music meditation and Hindu festival & all important days & events, marriage, birthdays & national & international day celebrations.
Pandit Deepak Shastri Ji is a highly qualified Pandit or Acharya ji, holding a degree in Shastri, and is well-versed in Sanatan Dharma, Vedic Karam Kand, and Astrology. With over 20 years of experience, he has dedicated his life to sharing his extensive knowledge of divinity through engaging narrations of Bhagwat Katha and the Durga Sat Chandi Path Yagya. His efforts are focused on uplifting our society and inspiring individuals through the profound teachings of our sacred texts.
Pandit Ji ability to convey complex concepts in an accessible manner makes his teachings impact deeply with all who attend his sessions. He has created a strong sense of community and spiritual awareness. His humble nature and genuine compassion foster a welcoming environment in our Hindu temple in Burnaby, making it a place where individuals feel valued and inspired.
Pandit Ji’s divine knowledge, coupled with his humility and deep understanding of spiritual matters, positions him as a suitable and trusted guide for our community. His commitment to serving others through education and ritual has significantly enriched the spiritual landscape of our temple.
In celebrating Pandit Deepak Shastri Ji, we recognize the invaluable contributions he has made to our community and the lasting impact of his teachings. Let us continue to support and engage with his work, as we collectively strive for spiritual growth and understanding.
OUR TEAM
HTB BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ramesh Bakshi
President
Sammy Ahluwalia
Treasurer
Dr Preeti Misra
Secretary
Raj Kumar Dhir
Vice Pesident
Shashi Bhandari
Asst Treasurer
Ashok Dutta
Assistant Secretary
Anil Gupta
Public Relations Office
Sneh Chowdhry
Principal of Ganesh Hindi School
Mr. Dev Datt Bhatara
Chair, Construction Committee
Bipen Seth
Chair, Fundraising Committee
Balwant R Kainth
Director, in Cultural Events Committee
Naresh Kalia
Director, in Kitchen & Weddings Committee
Virendra Bhattad
Director, in Yoga & Wellness Committee
Chandra Makhija
Director, in Membership & Donations Committe
Amit Chopra
Director, in Five Rivers Funeral Home Committee
Raju Nagla
Director, in Maintenance Committee
Rohit Chodha
Chair, Youth Committee
Rakesh Dhir
Past President
Dr Swami Satya Prakash is a highly qualified orator and singer with a Doctorate in Performing Arts and three Masters degrees - Master of Philosophy, Master of Music and Master of Yoga in Medical Sciences. He is a rare ‘Triveni’ combination of the entire dimension of advanced yoga asana Sukshama kriyas with expertise of the rare “Khecheri” mudra and deeper knowledge in Vedantic Yoga philosophy and Sanskrit yoga literature and is a Musician par excellence.
Deepak Shastri G is a qualified Pandit with a degree in Shastri. He is well knowledgeable in Sanatan Dharm, vedic Karam Kand & Astrology. For the last 18 years, he has been sharing his extensive knowledge of divinity in narrating Bhagwat Katha, Durga Sat Chandi Path Yagya to uplift the society. The audience is enthralled with the wisdom prevailed onto them. Pandit Ji 's Divine knowledge, humbleness and good understanding makes him a suitable Pandit in our Hindu temple Burnaby
Pawan Sharma Ji is currently serving as a Pandit Ji in our Hindu Temple Burnaby. Being a head priest in various countries, he gained wonderful experience in performing Mata's Jagran and spiritual Karam Kand and singing devotional bhajans. His pleasant personality, divine knowledge in Sanatan Dharma, mastery in Sangeet Visharad and Pracheen, and special talents of singing melodious bhajans qualified him a suitable Priest in HTB
