Nagarathar Sangam Of Canada -

The Canada Nagarathar Sangam (CNS) is a non-profit, voluntary community organization that connects Nagarathars (Nattukottai Chettiars) and their families living in Canada. Primarily based in Toronto, Ontario, the Sangam focuses on preserving the unique cultural heritage, traditions, and business legacy of the community while fostering professional and social networks for its members. Core Objectives

Opportunities

• Virtual events (post-COVID) have increased participation from distant members.
• Youth leadership programs can re-engage younger members.
• Collaboration with mainstream Canadian multicultural agencies for grants and recognition.

The Sangam has also been instrumental in flying priests from Chettinad to Canada to ensure that life-cycle rituals (birth, puberty, weddings, and death anniversaries) are performed according to Veda Agama standards, not generic Hindu templates. nagarathar sangam of canada

5. Major Activities & Events

Cultural & Religious

| Event | Time of Year | Description | |-------------------------------|--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Kandar Sashti | Oct/Nov | 6-day festival with devotional singing, kavadi procession (hired facilities).| | Thai Poosam | Jan/Feb | Murugan festival; milk pot (paal kudam) offering. | | Aadi Perukku / Aadi Velli | July/Aug | Women-centric festival, kolam competitions, traditional recipes. | | Chettiar New Year | April 14–15 | Almanac reading, mango pachadi, distribution of gift tokens. | | Deepavali & Pongal | Oct/Jan | Joint community celebrations with dinner and cultural programs. | The Canada Nagarathar Sangam (CNS) is a non-profit,