Author: Vijay Teli

Summer is a great time for reading and listening to some cool stories and pastimes from different Vedic scriptures. Krishna Funskool presents some exciting programs for children this August!   Program  Duration Number of Sessions Registration Deadline Age group Stories from Bhagavatam Aug 10 to Aug 31 7 (every Tue and Fri) Sat, Aug 7 5 to 12 years Summer Kids Camp Aug …

Due to protocols and regulations in place due to COVID-19, we are unfortunately unable to conduct our traditional Ratha-Yatra on a grand scale. Celebrations will go on nonetheless; beginning on July 16th with the ever-popular 12-Hour kirtan. Once again this will be conducted virtually with kirtanyas from around the globe! Festivities will culminate on the weekend of July 17-18th; to continue the tradition of …

The much-awaited annual Toronto Pre-Ratha Yatra Kirtan is just a week away! Featuring international kirtan leaders from around the world, this is certainly a day not to be missed! Being held virtually ‪on Friday July 16th from 3 pm – 10pm EST‬, get ready to immerse yourself in the transcendental vibrations of the Maha Mantra live on Festival of India …

We request your participation in a brief survey. One of the growing needs of our community is a retirement facility for our aging devotees. There is a team looking into the scope for such a project and they would like to get your feedback on this potential project. Your responses to this survey will help us evaluate and understand the …

On Tuesday May 25, 2021, we at ISKCON Toronto will celebrate the appearance day of Lord Nrsimha, also known as Nrsimha Caturdasi. This is the half-man and half-lion incarnation of Lord Krishna that is fervently prayed to and remembered several times a day in all ISKCON centres around the world. He is known for removing hurdles on one’s spiritual journey, …

  Rama Navami, the appearance of Sri Ramachandra will be observed next Wednesday, April 21, 2021. He is celebrated as Purushottam or “foremost among men” in many parts of South and Southeast Asia due to His virtues and just nature. His historic wins date back to millions of years ago when He punished thousands who were immoral and created absolute …

Govinda’s is OPEN again for lunch & dinner. Sorry for the hiatus. Go to Govindas.ca for more info and to place your order for take-out or delivery. ***Please note The Temple Remains Closed***

Given the current COVID situation and new guidelines for the City of  Toronto, the Temple remains CLOSED to the public until further notice*. Please visit our Facebook page for weekly classes every Sunday Live daily darshan is also available on our YouTube channel Govinda’s Restaurant is open for takeout and delivery (please order online)  

This Sunday, April 4th we will be having a special guest for our Sunday class. Amarendra das will be speaking on the topic “Glories of Srivas Thakur. Amarendra das is well known for his insightful classes and we are honoured to have him join us this week. He will speak about Srivas Thakur, one of the principal associates of Lord …

April Series- Celebrated Personalities from Ramayana Rama Navami on April 21 is the next highlight of the year. For the month of April, we have some wonderful speakers lined up for you who will shed light on different personalities from the Ramayan. On Saturday April 3 we are honoured to have Chaitanya Charan Das (also known as the Spiritual Scientist) …