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ISKCON Toronto will be celebrating Diwali on Sunday October 27th, Cenebrations will take place from 4:30pm-7:00pm. Please join us in observing this festive occasion.The story of Diwali stems back to ancient times when inhabitants of Ayodhya celebrated …

The Hare Krishna Temple warmly invites one and all to join us for a reflective evening as we observe Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance Day on Thursday, October 31st, from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. On this day, we reflect on the remarkable life of Srila Prabhupa…

PLEASE NOTE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED, CONTEST DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOWS:Date of the contest: Satrurday, December 7th, 2019Venue: ISKCON Hare Krishna temple,             243 Avenue Road, Toronto.The schedule for the day…

There are many places of pilgrimage for Krishna devotees, especially in India. Devotees visit them to become inspired in their spiritual lives. Devotees of Krishna observe the appearance of Radha Kunda, also known as Bahulashtami. This Sunday, October …

We are excited to announce that HG Gaura Nataraj das will be visiting Toronto to conduct a seminar entiteled “Krsna Yoga – Be fit to serve Krishna”. The seminar will take place on October 19th and 20th and is divided into to three parts:1. Krsna Yoga P…

The Hare Krishna Temple warmly invites you and your family to join us on Friday, September 6th for Radhastami celebrations – celebrating the appearance of Srimati Radharani! Festivities will commence at 6:00pm, and will feature a special flower outfit …

A few years ago, the leadership of our international Hare Krishna movement instituted the “ISKCON Disciples Course”, which is a great overview about several important aspects in one’s spiritual life within our Hare Krishna family. This foundational cou…

On Friday, August 23rd we will be celebrating  Krishna Janmastami, the appearance day of Lord Krishna. This occasion marks the biggest and grandest celebration at Toronto’s Hare Krishna Temple. Lord Krishna appeared over five thousa…

The day after celebrations for one of our biggest festivals of the year, Krsna Janmastami, we will be celebrating one of the most important festivals for us as Hare Krishnas – Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa Puja starting at 11am on Saturday, August 24, 2017….

The appearance day (birthday) of Srila Prabhupada is a very special occasion for all Hare Krishna devotees.  Srila Prabhupada appeared on Nandotsava – the day that Nanda Maharaja had a big festival to celebrate the birth of Lord Krsna (Sri Krsna J…

The auspicious appearance day (birthday) of Lord Balarama, Lord Krishna’s older brother is less than a week away- on Wednesday August 14th! Lord Balarama symbolizes strength and compassion- and we all could do with a little bit of that! So we invite yo…

There is always a special buzz in the air when Toronto’s vibrant Hare Krishna community welcomes back Vaisesika das back to our temple. A disciple of Srila Prabhupada, and a mentor to so many of us in Toronto and around the world, we are always looking…

Gopal Krishna Goswami, then Gopal Krishna Khanna studied in France, and later studied Business Administration at McGill University in Montreal and worked as a marketing research analyst for Pepsi Cola in Toronto. He first met Srila Prabhupada in June 1…

Krishna’s Funskool at Toronto’s Hare Krishna Temple is very happy to announce the 12th annual Summer Kids Camp-2019 for kids aged 4-12!Join us for 5 fun-filled days for a memorable experience of interactive spiritual …

The wait is almost over! Your guide to the 47th annual Festival of India (Ratha-Yatra) is below:ParadeToronto’s 47th Annual Festival of India will launch with a spectacular parade that will cruise down Yonge Street, beginning at Yonge & Bloor, and …

Pre-Rathayatra 12-Hour Kirtan. You heard that right- the biggest indoor kirtan party of the year is just around the corner! Featuring phenomenal kirtan leaders from around the world, this is definitely one of those days not to be missed! This year this…

The annual Snana-Yatra festival is upon us this coming weekend- which means the Festival of India is fast approaching! This upcoming Sunday, June 30th Toronto’s Hare Krishna Temple will be celebrating this most mesmerizing festival wherein Lord Jaganna…

This coming week, we are very happy to welcome HH Niranjana Swami and HG Madhavananda Prabhu to Toronto.There will be special programs on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings and a special Bhagavatam Class with HH Niranjana Swami on Thursday (June 2…

Please join us with your family and friends for the 47th Ratha-Yatra (Festival of India)July 13th – Centre Island – Parade on Yonge and Bloor at 11 amJuly 14th (after 12 pm) – Centre IslandWe warmly accept any donations to help support these wonderful …

Our beautiful and beloved Deities, Sri Sri Radha Ksira-Chora Gopinatha, have been the heart and soul of our Hare Krishna Centre for over 40 years. Actually, Srila Prabhupada named our Deities in Toronto after a famous Deity of the same name in the beau…

Nrsimha Caturdasi is the celebration of Krishna’s half-man half-lion incarnation (Lord Nrsimhadev) who appeared on this day to protect the innocent child Prahlada from the atrocities of his father, Hiranyakashipu.This year, Nrsimha Caturdasi falls on F…

With warmer weather finally arriving, the excitement surrounding the 47th Annual Festival of India (Ratha-Yatra) is growing as each day passes!Sunday, April 28, 2019 will mark the official launch of the countdown to this year’s festival! The program wi…

On Saturday, April 13th, we will be celebrating Rama Navami, the appearance of Lord Rama. Lord Rama is an incarnation of Krishna who appeared in Ayodhya during the Treta Yuga as the son of King Dasaratha. During Lord Rama’s reign, all the citizens were…

As always our beloved Deities are beautifully dressed each day,  and festivals like our recent Gaura Purnima celebration are extra special. Pictures from our Pujari Department can be found HERE and from a Photo-shoot by Gaurav Agarwal can be …

ISKCON Toronto’s Sankirtan Team (TST) is offering a unique Training Seminar, titled ‘Watering the Seed’ on how to make YOUR follow up easier and effective! You may be an expert at personal follow ups OR you may be completely new to this conce…

Join us at the Toronto Hare Krishna Temple on Wednesday March 20th, as we celebrate one of the biggest festivals of the year, Gaura Purnima, the appearance of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu! Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is none other than Lord Krishna Himself….

On Sunday, February 17th, 2019 we will be celebrating Nityananda Trayodasi, the auspicious appearance day of Nityananda Prabhu. The name Nityananda means eternal happiness. Nityananda Prabhu appeared in the 15th century as the principle associate …

YOUR PERFECT BALANCEThe Centre of Gravity of an object is defined as that spot where the entire object acts, if you balance at that spot, the objects stays balanced. The idea is that if we balance on our own true centres, we will be balanced also, in a…

On New Year’s Day, Tuesday, January 1st, 2019, Toronto’s Hare Krishna temple will be hosting our annual Srila Prabhupada Festival!  Promising to be a great way to start the new year, the festival is usually one of the biggest of the year.The festi…

“To show them special mercy, I, dwelling in their hearts, destroy with the shining lamp of knowledge the darkness born of ignorance.” Bhagavad-gita As It Is 10.11 Wishing you and your family a Happy Diwali!The story of Diwali stems back to an…

With fall upon us, many special guests are making their way to Toronto to enliven and inspire everyone with seminars and more!Parliament of the World’s Religions: Nov 1-7, 2018The 2018 Parliament of the World’s Religions is taking place in Toronto. On …

Please note the change in the timings of our weekly Sunday Program. The Sunday program will now be held between 4:30-7pm . The details are as follows :4:30 pm – Kirtan5:00 pm – Announcements & Class6:00 pm – Arati 6:30 pm – Sunday Feast ( vege…

During this most auspicious month of Kartik (Oct 24 to Nov 22), you can invite Lord Krishna in the form of Bala Gopala (Damodara) to your home, offer beautiful lamps and hear about wonderful stories of baby Krishna.You can book your 1-hour slot by cont…

On Thursday, November 8, 2018 Toronto’s Hare Krishna Temple will be celebrating Govardhan Puja!Also referred to as Annakuta, Govardhana Puja is a special festival which marks the time when the inhabitants of Vrindavan (Lord Krishna’s abode on Earth) he…

Gauranga prabhu will be conducting a seminar on Four Principles of Community Development on November 2nd and 3rd, 2018. Gauranga prabhu will also be giving the morning Srimad Bhagvatam class at ISKCON Toronto on Saturday, November 3rd and Sunday, Novem…

Krishna’s Funskool at ISKCON Toronto is pleased to announce the Gita Contest 2018 – Bhagavad Gita competitions for children.            Event Date: Saturday, December 8th, 2018Venue: The Hare Krishna Temple, 243 …

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Temple’s Heating system is under repair. There is NO heat in the Temple Room. We apologize for any inconvenience. Sunday Feast will still continue as scheduled, please dress warmly.

On a sunny Saturday in September ISKCON Toronto hosted a Child Protection Awareness training for devotees serving with the greater Toronto area centers including Scarborough, Toronto, Brampton and the newest addition, Milton.Management, Child Protectio…

The Hare Krishna Temple warmly invites you and your family to join us on Sunday, September 16th for Radhastami celebrations – celebrating the appearance of Srimati Radharani! Festivities will commence at 6:00pm, stay tuned for more details. As an annua…

Deity Darshan from yesterday’s Sri Krishna Janmastami festival can be found HERE, pictures courtesy of ISKCON Toronto’s Deity Department.