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Sringeri Vidya Bharati Foundation (SVBF) Canada was established as a non-profit, charitable organization to propagate Sanathana Dharma in communities across Canada in the year 2005. SVBF Canada is an overseas affiliate of Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri ,India and will promote teachings of Adi Shankara. SVBF Canada will also organize cultural programs for the community and encourage scholars to undertake research studies in the areas of interest to the community.
SVBF acquired an existing Shiva temple at 80, Brydon drive, Etobicoke, Toronto and an adjacent building. Occupying about 30,000 sq. ft., with marble and granite imported from India, the temple complex is a replica of the ninth century Sharada Peetham at Sringeri.
Construction of the temple, based on the grand tradition and rigorous guidelines of South Indian temples including a huge Rajagopuram in the front. Contruction for the temple began in 2009 and completed in 2010. The project involved construction of temple building with community space on land area admeasuring approx. 80,500 sqft. With parking of 90 cars within the complex and additional street parking for more then 200 cars with valid permits. Buildings are typically 20 ft in height. Three main feature of temple are Gopuram ( 30 ft ht), Mandapam ( 18 ft ht) and Ceremonial passageway depicting teachings of Adi Shankaracharya. Temple Floor is heated granite and marble. The entire project costed over $10 million and consist of a magnificent Sharada temple, Community Centre and Adi Shankara museum.
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