November is Hindu Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions made by Hindu Canadians, in Canada and beyond. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about Hinduism and Hindu customs and rituals.
Discover Hindu Heritage Month reading suggestions, resources and more below.
WPL Event
Celebrate Deepavali (Diwali)
Date & Time: Saturday, November 11 | 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Location: John M. Harper Branch | Drop-in event (no registration required)
Deepavali (Diwali) is the festival of lights signifying the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Come experience art and cultural performances with the Tamil Cultural Association of Waterloo Region at our 2023 celebration!
Adult/Teen
People Change
by Vivek Shraya
The Teller from the Tale
by Ven Begamudré
The Book of Everlasting Things
by Aanchal Malhotra
The Most Precious Substance on Earth
by Shashi Bhat
Close to the Bone
by Lisa Ray
Careful What You Wish For
by Mahtab Narsimhan
Kaikeyi
by Vaishnavi Patel
The Dream Runners
by Shveta Thakrar
Children
Ganesha Goes Green
by Lakshmi Thamizhmani
The Boy and the Banyan Tree
by Mahtab Narsimhan
My Bindi
by Gita Varadarajan
Project Bollywood
by Mahtab Narsimhan
A Hindu Life
by Cath Senker
Book Uncle and Me
by Uma Krishnaswami
The Boy & The Bindi
by Vivek Shraya
Awesome Is Everywhere
by Neil Pasricha
Community Resources
India Canada Association of Waterloo
The India Canada Association of Waterloo‘s mission is to preserve and promote the rich and diverse cultural heritage of India; to foster collaboration among people of Indian origin and broader Canadian community; to advocate and ensure effective representation of members in social, political and cultural life for the benefit of our community at large.
The Tamil Cultural Association of Waterloo Region
The Tamil Cultural Association of Waterloo Region recognizes that arts, culture and Language are essential to a vibrant civic life and sustained economic growth. They advocate and promote cultural activities, with the goals of nurturing a climate in which the arts and culture can thrive. They work to enrich the aesthetic environment of the Region of Waterloo by facilitating and sustaining a vibrant cultural life, promoting the direct economic benefits of the arts, celebrating the value of diverse cultures, helping our community understand its place in the world by maintaining Sister City relationships and sponsoring international cultural activities, promoting and nurturing Tamil language among the Tamil community and fellow Canadians, and raising funds for community events.
The Gujarati Cultural Association of the Golden Triangle
The Gujarati Cultural Association of the Golden Triangle works to promote and maintain the language and culture of Gujarat, a prominent state of India. The Association plays a key role in connecting people of diverse Gujarati and other communities by organizing cultural events, social gatherings, and in promoting the language and culture in the Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, and surrounding areas.
Videos
What is Hinduism?
Host Tevya begins his spiritual quest by investigating Hinduism, a faith with some 900 million followers worldwide. Stream with video for free on Kanopy using your library card.
Check it out 