Author: ISKCON Toronto

The Toronto Hare Krishna Book Club continues with a new book for December – ‘The Laws of Nature’. It consists of only 80 pages so if you read 2 – 3 pages a day you can complete the book in a month! Here is a quick synopsis of the book: This absorbing book explores the age-old mysteries of karma and reincarnation, …

We all know how popular our Deities, Sri Sri Radha Ksira-Chora Gopinatha are here in Toronto, but check out the picture below!  It seems that the ISKCON Temple in Secunderabad, Andra Pradesh (India) has a big sign outside their temple with none other than our very own Deities displayed in the picture!  Check it out! (picture courtesy of Mahasundari Madhavi …

Well, it took a few years, but we finally got the bell tower “Hare Krishna” sign outside out temple working!  It may have gone unnoticed, but it’s been a few years that we have not had the sign working at night.  :o( When it was working, the words “Hare Krishna” would beam across the night sky over Avenue Road to all the …

Today, we commemorate Srila Prabhupada’s passing from this world, also known as Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance Day.  Toronto’s Hare Krishna Temple will be honouring our beloved spiritual teacher and founder of our international society this evening.  The festivities will incorporate the beginning of a three-day seminar about Srila Prabhupada, facilitated by HH Candramauli Swami. It will be a special evening as …

This auspicious month of Kartik will become even more enlivening as we welcome HH Candramauli Swami back to Toronto! Maharaj has visited Toronto many times but this time, he will be delivering an important and inspiring seminar on Srila Prabhupada, Our Founder Acarya. The seminar will cover Srila Prabhupada’s life, accomplishments, key lessons and will discuss practical ways in which …

This evening (Wednesday, November 14, 2012) will mark one of the biggest festivals of the year – Govardhana Puja!  This is magnificent festival where we get a chance to build a massive hill of sweets and cake in the middle of our temple room in honour of the time when Lord Krishna lifted Govardhana Hill to protect the villagers of …

The Toronto Hare Krishna Temple would like to wish everyone a Happy Diwali!  This time of year, the month of Kartik, provides a very special opportunity to celebrate various festivals and events.  Diwali is a particularly special time for families and friends to spend time together and to also honour Lord Ramachandra. The story of Diwali stems back to ancient …

  Pictures taken by Bobby Patel