Nagarathar Sangam Of Canada -

The Sangam organizes initiatives to pass on Chettinad traditions, rituals, and values to the next generation.

Encouraging the younger generation to learn about their roots through cultural events and mentorship. nagarathar sangam of canada

The Nagarathar Sangam of Canada (CNS) was officially established in Toronto on . The idea for the Sangam began to take shape years earlier, however, as the Nagarathar diaspora in Canada started to grow. The first Nagarathars arrived in Canada as early as the 1970s, primarily for higher education, with more significant immigration beginning in the 1980s. The community began celebrating traditional festivals, like Pillaiyar Nonbu (a religious fast dedicated to the elephant-headed god Ganesha), from 1987. By 2008, the number of Nagarathar families in and around Toronto had grown from just three in 1987 to nearly 60, making the establishment of a formal community organization a necessity. The Sangam was formally founded at a Pillayar nonbu function held at a member's home in Toronto. The Sangam organizes initiatives to pass on Chettinad

For Nagarathars moving to or currently living in Canada, registering with the Sangam provides an instant connection to an elite, supportive, and warm cultural family. The idea for the Sangam began to take

Canada Nagarathar Sangam (CNS) is a voluntary, non-profit community organization dedicated to bringing together the Nagarathar community (also known as Nattukottai Chettiars) residing across Canada. Based primarily in Toronto, Ontario