Shri Vitthal Hindu Mandir Toronto Temple Canada is a non-profit, tax exempt religious Hindu cultural centre. It is one the leading Hindu Temples in Toronto dedicated to serve the religious and cultural needs of the Maharashtran community however the Hindu Temple is open to all faiths. It is the first Vitthoba temple in North America.MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of SVHM is to foster Hindu culture, values and provide a forum for religious services, discourses and spiritual activities for the community of the Greater Toronto Area. Specifically:• To provide a place of worship.• To bring into closer relation the members of the Hindu community in the Province of Ontario.• To provide a forum for scholarly discussions of the Hindu philosophy.• To conduct and sponsor religious, spiritual, charitable, educational, social and cultural activities for the benefit of the Hindu community.• To establish a library that will depict Hindu philosophy and religion.• To preserve and embellish Hindu traditions and cultural heritage.• To teach its members the history and development of the Hindu philosophy and religion and to inculcate a pride of their heritage.• To provide individuals from diverse background the path to perfection, peace and bliss through devotion, service and Vedic knowledge.• To provide facilities for yoga, meditation, cultural, sport and educational activities.• To develop activities to encourage and foster interfaith understanding and cooperation.