Set in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir is a shrine to Lakshmi Narayan (Goddess Lakshmi with Lord Vishnu as Narayan). It is also known as Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Surrey, Hindu Mandir Surrey, Surrey Mandir.
One of the most established and frequently cited Hindu temples serving the large Indo-Canadian community of Surrey and the wider Metro Vancouver region, combining regular worship with cultural and educational programming. Described by community and directory sources as one of the biggest and oldest Hindu temples in British Columbia, founded to serve the growing Indo-Canadian community in the Surrey / Greater Vancouver area.
Canada carries a distinct temple identity of its own: Home to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Toronto, the largest Hindu temple in Canada, anchoring one of the fastest-growing Hindu communities in North America.
Darshan hours and daily worship
| Session | Timing (as published) |
|---|---|
| Morning | Opens 7:00 AM daily |
| Evening | Closes between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM daily (sources vary) |
Different listings give slightly different closing times (8:00 PM vs 9:00 PM); confirm directly with the temple.
Poojas and daily rituals
Poojas, havans, mundan (head-shaving ceremonies), weddings and car blessings are offered
Festivals and special-day timings
Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.
| Festival | Period | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Shobha Yatra | Annual | Community religious procession organised by the temple (e.g. Shobha Yatra 2025) |
History and architecture
History
Described by community and directory sources as one of the biggest and oldest Hindu temples in British Columbia, founded to serve the growing Indo-Canadian community in the Surrey / Greater Vancouver area. The temple has grown to house a Vedic Senior Parivar Center, a Hindi school and a yoga group alongside its regular religious services, and hosts community events such as the annual Shobha Yatra procession. A precise founding date could not be verified from available sources.
Planning your visit
How to reach
8321 140 Street, Surrey, BC V3W 5K9, Canada.
Where this information comes from
Confidence: Low. Founding date, architecture, and full deity roster beyond Lakshmi Narayan could not be independently verified; claims of it being among the 'oldest and biggest' temples in BC come from the temple's own community/directory listings rather than independent historical sources