Metro Vancouver, Canada

Connecting hearts with Indian roots

Bharatiya Kala Evam Sahitya Parishad (BKSP) — an Indian cultural society in Vancouver, Canada celebrating Indian art, literature and traditions.

Happening today

Annual Independence Day Picnic

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026📍 Sullivan Park, 6272 152 St, Surrey, BC

Families come together every August for our annual picnic, cultural games and celebrations of Indian Independence Day.

About the Community

Indian community, culture, arts, literature and more

Bharatiya Kala Evam Sahitya Parishad is a volunteer-led society in Metro Vancouver that brings together artists, poets, families and friends to celebrate the arts and literature of Bharat. From intimate poetry evenings to grand stage productions, every gathering is powered by people who believe culture is best kept alive by living it together.

कला
Kala

Classical & folk performing arts from every corner of India.

साहित्य
Sahitya

Poetry, prose and literary evenings in Hindi and regional tongues.

संस्कृति
Sanskriti

Festivals, food and traditions that keep our roots alive abroad.

समुदाय
Samuday

A warm community for every generation of the Indian diaspora.

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Janmashtami
06 Sep·Festival

Janmashtami

📍 Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, Surrey

Fancy Dress Competition
27 Sep·Children

Fancy Dress Competition

📍 Shanti Niketan, Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, Surrey

Bharat Utsav & Diwali
14 Nov·Signature Event

Bharat Utsav & Diwali

📍 Fraserview Banquet Hall, 8240 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5X 3X6