Author: ISKCON Toronto
Vyasa Puja Celebrations
In the wake of having celebrated on of our biggest festivals of the year last night, Krsna Janmastami, we will be celebrating one of the most important festivals for us as Hare Krishnas – Vyasa Puja. The Vyasa Puja festival is always held the day after Janmastami and the festival honours the appearance of our spiritual master His Divine Grace A.C. …
Janmastami class with HH Bhakti Brhat Bhagavat Swami
Click on the picture below to listen to today’s special Janmastami morning class given by HH Bhakti Brhat Bhagavat Swami for those of you who have missed it. Enjoy! Watch recorded class
Sri Krishna Janmastami – August 9th, 2012!
On Thursday, August 9, 2012; the Hare Krishna Temple (243 Avenue Road – click here for a map) will be celebrating the biggest birthday party of the year, Lord Krishna’s appearance day – Sri Krishna Janmastami!!!! The evening program beging at 6:00pm and will be full of kirtan, bhajans, discourses and more! The highlight of the evening is the countdown …
Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa Puja
Friday, August 10th is the Vyasa-puja of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. This is an annual celebration where members of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness offer homage to their guru, or spiritual teacher. For More information on Srila Prabhupada, click here. Festivities will begin at 11:30am with an abisheka followed by the Guru Puja ceremony which …
Classes by HH Bhakti Brhat Bhagavat Swami
The Hare Krishna temple is excited to welcome HH Bhakti Brhat Bhagavat Swami back to Toronto! Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami, a former educationist, joined ISKCON in Durbanin 1983. Till 1988, he distributed over 30 000 books & has preached extensively to high school & university students. Till 1992 he served as the Vice-President of ISKCON Durban. In 1991, Maharaja founded …
Deity Darshan: Lord Balarama’s Appearance Day
Welcoming Amala Kirtan das Back to Toronto!
Toronto’s Hare Krishna community is excited to be welcoming back a kirtan superstar, Amala Kirtan das, all the way from Dallas, TX! Amala Kirtan das will be taking part in the Caribana Kirtan this Saturday and will also be attending our Sunday Feast this weekend. With Amala Kirtan prabhu in town, we will be having a special Kirtan Sunday Feast! …
Some Important Updates About This Weekend’s Caribana Kirtan!
There has been some buzz in our Hare Krishna community about our bringing the sweet sounds of kirtan to the big Caribana festival this weekend. Ranging from excitement to concern, devotees in our Hare Krishna community have been sharing their thoughts and feedback about the idea. We have some updates! Several meetings have happened and we are excited to announce …
Lord Balarama’s Appearance Day!
Wednesday, August 1, 2012 marks the auspicious appearance day (birthday) of Lord Balarama, Lord Krishna’s older brother! Lord Balarama symbolizes strength and compassion and we invite you to take part in the celebrations at the Hare Krishna Temple. The festival will kick off at 6pm with kirtan and will feature a special spiritual discourse on Lord Balarama. After the class, …