Sringeri Vidya Bharati Foundation, Canada is under directives of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamigal, the 36th in the illustrious and unbroken lineage of Acharyas who presently adorns pontifical Seat of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham. Sringeri Vidya Bharati Foundation will uphold the activities of the Peetham and serve as a beacon light of Sanatana Dharma for its followers in Canada and North America.
Inauguration
The inauguration of Sringeri Vidya Bharathi Foundation (SVBF) Canada took place on Sunday August 14, 2005 in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Ravi Subramanian, a managing trustee of SVBF Canada, declared the function to be a grand success. With over 400 people attending the inaugural event, he foresees great promise for the community. Amidst the rhythmic chanting of Vedic hymns by over eleven ritwiks, various elaborate rituals including the Laghu Rudram, were conducted to usher in the birth of SVBF Canada – an overseas affiliate of Shri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri, India. People surrendered their innermost wishes at the Lord’s feet during the purnahuthi while the glowing blaze of the homa radiated a feeling of His gracious acceptance and a deep sense of lasting peace among the devotees who flocked in hundreds around the homa kundam. Shri V.R. Gowri Shankar, CEO and Administrator of Shri Sharada Peetham, India presided over the event. With a solid backing of the 1200 year old Sringeri Mutt and the grace of His Holiness, Sri Sri Sri Bharati Teertha Mahaswamiji, he is confident that SVBF Canada can reinforce the principles of Sanathana Dharma in people who left India in pursuit of wealth and settled in the West. The new generation of youngsters will also benefit immensely in understanding the fundamental principles inherent in our Dharma. Dr. S. Yegnasubramanian, President, SVBF- USA, eloquently summarized the significance of chanting in this day and age, with emphasis on the power and glory of chanting or attentively listening to the Rudram.
Location
From East: 401 West to 409 West (towards Airport); Exit on Belfield Road; at 1st light turn right into Kipling Road North; past Rexdale Blvd., turn left into Taber Road; immediate right into Brydon Drive, temple is on the left side.
From West: 401 East to 427 North; Exit on Rexdale Blvd. East (Derry Road on West side); turn left into Kipling Road; turn left into Taber Road; immediate right into Brydon Drive, temple is on the left side.