After celebrating a grand Festival of India (Ratha-Yatra), we thought its time to have some fun! And what better way to have fun than by having a day dedicated for the younger bhakti-yogis in the Hare Krishna Community! Imagine a day full of games, laughter, delicious prasadam and a chance to make new friends! ISKCON Toronto is providing just that …
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Deity Darshan: Sunday, August 1, 2010
Namamrta – Japa and Kirtan Program in Toronto again!
In the ancient text of the Bhagavad-Gita, which is an important scripture for Bhakti Yoga Practitioners, Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead explains to the warrior king, Arjuna “Always chanting My glories, endeavoring with great determination, bowing down before Me, these great souls perpetually worship Me with devotion.” (BG 9-14) Srila Prabhupada, the founder of the Hare Krishna Movement has …
HH Gopal Krishna Goswami is in Town!
Last night HH Gopal Krsna Goswami treated our Sunday Feast to an enlivening discourse as part of his annual visit to Toronto. Maharaj will also be giving the daily Srimad Bhagvatam class at 7:30 am at the Temple on July 26th – 28th. HH Gopal Krishna Goswami will be present at the ISKCON Toronto Annual General Meeting on Monday July …
Deity Darshan: Sunday, July 25, 2010
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Ratha-Yatra Snapshots!
The 38th Annual Ratha-Yatra: Festival of India took place on July 17-18, 2010 bringing a splash of colour to the city of Toronto. It is difficult to capture the entire festival in a few words, so we hope these pictures do the trick! More pictures and a full report coming soon!
Tribute to Aindra das
In a shocking and saddening turn of events, world-famous kirtaniya and beloved Krishna devotee Aindra das was found to have passed away on the morning of Saturday, July 17, at approximately 8 am India time, in his room at ISKCON’s Krishna Balarama temple in the sacred town of Vrindavana. Aindra das inspired many followers of the Hare Krishna movement and …
Festival of India (Ratha-Yatra) this Weekend!
The 38th Annual Festival of India (Ratha–Yatra) is almost here! Please visit www.feedyoursoul.to for more information. Some of the Highlights of the festival are summarized below: PARADE Toronto’s 38th Annual Festival of India launches with a spectacular parade on July 17th at 11:00am which will cruise down Yonge Street, beginning at Yonge & Bloor and make its way down to …
Pre-Ratha-Yatra Kirtan Festival with Madhava das, Gopal das and Others!
Join us for two 12 hour days of blissful kirtan at the Hare Krishna Temple, Toronto and experience ecstatic and sweet kirtan leading up to North America’s biggest Ratha-Yatra (Festival of India)! July 15th – 10:00am – 10:00pmJuly 16th – 10:00am – 10:00pm including a Maha Harinama (Street Kirtan) through downtown Toronto! This Pre-Ratha-Yatra Kirtan Festival will feature kirtaneers like …