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DESCRIPTION:Join MORSL in experiencing one of the world’s oldest religions 
 at a local Hindu Temple. Hindu Mission Montreal\, founded in 1971\, accomm
 odates diverse types of worship\, including North Indian and Tamil. It off
 ers space to worship on the weekends\, a community for celebrating religio
 us festivals\, and the services of a full-time pandit (scholar and priest)
 . In the space\, you’ll find large murthis (devotional images) of diverse 
 Hindu dieties. Come witness and learn about how Hindu communities practice
  their faith and also enjoy a vegetarian lunch!As a courtesy to MORSL\, if
  you can no longer attend\, please cancel your RSVP on myInvolvement or em
 ail morsl [at] mcgill.ca.  Agenda:12:45:   Gather at the Hindu mission lob
 by for introductions1:00:     Observation/participation in prayers2:00:   
   Vegetarian lunch with community\, including Q&A\, in the dining hall3:00
 :     Departure of our student group Etiquette and things to know before y
 ou leave home:Travel: Please arrive at 12:45pm at the Hindu Mission\, 955 
 Rue de Bellechasse\, Montréal\, QC H2S 1Y2. You are responsible for travel
 ing to and from the Hindu Mission. The closest metro station is Beaubien (
 orange line)\, and the STM Bus #30 North also passes nearby. Please bring 
 your OPUS card or metro fare.Dress code: There is no specific dress code. 
 However\, please note that most community members will be wearing modest c
 lothing in good condition. It is recommended for women to have a scarf wit
 h which to cover the head.Personal items: Please keep your personal items 
 to a minimum as you will need to leave large bags in the cloakroom. We rec
 ommend a small bag or large pockets for essential valuables (wallet\, phon
 e) which you can keep on your person during the worship services.Gender: T
 his community practices gender separation based on male-female identities.
  Both the prayer space and the washrooms are gender-specific. The dining h
 all is mixed. If you have concerns about navigating the space\, please con
 tact MORSL to discuss alternative arrangements.Allergies: This community m
 akes use of incense and other scented materials in the rituals. This event
  may not be suitable for people with severe allergies to scent. Additional
 ly\, food is prepared in a community kitchen where food allergies may not 
 be easily accommodated. Please know that you are not required to eat the m
 eal in order to participate in the Q&A session. What to expect about parti
 cipating on site:You will need to remove your footwear (you can keep your 
 socks on) and leave your boots\, coats and any large bags such as backpack
 s in the cloakroom.You will need to wash your hands before entering the pr
 ayer room.A small ritual portion of grain-based food (prasad) is served at
  the end of prayers. You are not required to take this offering.Seating in
  the prayer area is on a carpeted floor. Some chairs are also available ar
 ound the perimeter of the room as needed. Prayer rituals involve both sitt
 ing and standing.A vegetarian lunch will be provided in the dining hall af
 ter the prayers. You are not required to eat the meal. You may still join 
 the group in our conversation over lunch to exchange with community member
 s and ask questions.There may be an opportunity to help with cleaning up t
 he dining hall for any students who wish to volunteer a few minutes of the
 ir time after this event.If you need to leave earlier than 3:00 PM\, pleas
 e advise MORSL staff.
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LOCATION:CA\, Quebec\, Montreal\, Hindu Mission Montreal\, 955 Rue de Belle
 chasse
SUMMARY: My Neighbour's Faith: Hindu Mission Montreal
URL:/involvement/channels/event/my-neighbours-faith-hi
 ndu-mission-montreal-362614
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