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The SMCC Project was initiated by the Gujarat Samaj of Toronto in 1985 to help, promote and preserve Gujarati Heritage and Culture. With a facility for providing education, religious worship, and social functions, SMCC is essential for preserving these values and traditions from generation to generation.
The SMCC was initiated with the blessings of true saint Shri Krishnashankar Shastri (Dadaji) of Bhagwat Vidyapith, Sola, India. Dadaji's blessing, his first Bhagwat Katha and Ground-breaking ceremony initiated this $6 million project.
The SMCC formally opened in July 1996 and, once again, blessings were provided by Dadaji as he also performed Praan Pratistha for the SMCC's beautiful Swarup.
Religious, educational, cultural and social activities are conducted at SMCC. Religious holidays, according to the Panchang (Hindu lunar calendar), are celebrated at SMCC regularly. Classes are held to teach religion, music, culture and Yoga to students of all ages. SMCC's Youth group conducts activities of interest to teenagers and young adults. An active Seniors' group also meets socially as well to provide information on various subjects of interest to the seniors.
Over the years, the SMCC has been blessed by many saints from all over the world. Shri Bhagwat Rushi and Shri Ramrambhai have also put their trust in and worked with SMCC to make it a successful project.