ஓம் சரவணபவவேல்! வேல்! வெற்றி வேல்!

A Murugan sanctuary in Scarborough

முருக பக்தியின் கனடியத் திருத்தலம்

Toronto Sri Murugan Kovil (Nallur Heritage)

ரொறன்ரோ ஸ்ரீ முருகன் கோவில் (நல்லூர் மரபு)

Listed deityLord Shanmukha Murugan with Valli & Devasena

Directory-listed information · Please confirm current details before travelling.

Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil in Jaffna, shown as the heritage inspiration for this Toronto temple directory page

Nallur heritage inspiration

நல்லூர் கந்தசுவாமி கோவில், யாழ்ப்பாணம்

Photo: Gane Kumaraswamy via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

Morning darshan

7:00 AM – 1:30 PM

தரிசன நேரம்

Evening darshan

4:30 PM – 9:30 PM

மாலை தரிசனம்

Weekend & holidays

7:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Full Day)

வார இறுதி

Location

Scarborough, ON

Full address and map below

Plan your pilgrimage

Arrive with clarity. Enter with devotion.

தரிசனத்திற்கு முன் தெரிந்துகொள்ள வேண்டியவை

Temple overview

Consecrated following the revered Saiva Agamic traditions of Sri Lanka's historic Jaffna Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil. Famous for its exquisite diamond Vel, silver ratham (Silver Chariot), and sacred Skanda Sashti Sooranporu celebrations.

Listed deityLord Shanmukha Murugan with Valli & Devasena

Temple address

3825 Sheppard Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1T 3L4

Use the listed contact details below to confirm special-day access, parking, pooja bookings and festival arrangements.

Daily worship rhythm

Listed pooja & darshan times

தினசரி பூசை மற்றும் தரிசன நேரங்கள்

Darshan hours

Weekday morning
7:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Weekday evening
4:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Weekends & holidays
7:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Full Day)

Listed special-day note

Continuous 24-hr darshan during Thaipusam, Vaikasi Visakam & Skanda Sashti

  1. Kaala Santhi

    காலசந்தி

    Morning Vel abhishekam with milk and sandalwood

  2. Uchi Kaalam

    உச்சிக்காலம்

    Noon Mahapooja with panchamritham and alankaram

  3. Sayaratchai

    சாயரட்சை

    Evening Thiruppugazh recitation and vel pooja

  4. Arthajaamam

    அர்த்தஜாமம்

    Night arathi and shanti deeparadhana

These are directory-listed timings, not a live schedule. Please confirm directly with the temple, especially on festival and public-holiday dates.

Sacred calendar

Festivals of Murugan devotion

முருகப் பெருமானின் திருவிழாக்கள்

July / August

Annual Mahotsavam & Ther Thiruvizha

வருடாந்த மகோற்சவ தேர்த்திருவிழா

12-day festival culminating in the magnificent Silver Chariot procession on Sheppard Avenue.

October / November

Skanda Sashti & Sooranporu

கந்தசஷ்டி விரதம் & சூரன்போர்

6-day fasting festival with dramatic re-enactment of Lord Murugan vanquishing Soorapadman.

January / February

Thaipusam & Kavadi Attam

தைப்பூசத் திருவிழா & காவடியாட்டம்

Devotees carry Pal Kavadi and Mayil Kavadi with traditional Thavil and Nadaswaram.

Temple life

Pooja services & devotee facilities

பூசை சேவைகள் மற்றும் ஆலய வசதிகள்

Priest services

Listed ceremonies

  • Subramanya Homam
  • Kavadi Pooja
  • Vivaham
  • Sathabhishekam (60th/80th Birthday)
  • Vahana Pooja
  • Astrology & Jathagam Consultations

Devotee facilities

On-site amenities

  • Air-Conditioned Cultural Hall
  • Prasadam Canteen
  • Spiritual Bookstore
  • Devotional Choir Classes
  • Extensive Parking

Service availability, pricing and booking requirements are not verified by TamilPages. Contact the temple directly before making arrangements.

Optional visit planning

Nearby food and dining in Scarborough

Restaurants & Takeout
★ FeaturedScarborough, ON
HH

Hopper Hut

ஹாப்பர் ஹட்

A Scarborough landmark since the mid-1990s for hoppers, kothu roti, string hoppers, and everyday Tamil home-style curries. Located in the Ellesmere & Kennedy plaza.

880 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON M1P 2W6
Restaurants & Takeout
Scarborough, ON
CK

Confused Kitchen

கன்புயூஸ்டு கிச்சன்

Modern fusion Sri Lankan kitchen at Steeles & Markham — popular for kothu boxes, fusion burgers, loaded fries, and late-night eats.

5005 Steeles Ave E, Unit 107, Scarborough, ON M1V 5K1
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