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Diwali – November 8th

Happy Diwali from ISKCON Toronto! The story of Diwali stems back to ancient times when inhabitants of Ayodhya celebrated the return of Sri Ramachandra. Sri Rama was in exile, away from His kingdom, for many years. The joyful day on which He finally returned is observed as Diwali, or Dipavali as the residents of Ayodhya lit many lamps to welcome Sri …

Govardhana Puja – November 9th

We will be celebrating Govardhana Puja on Monday, November 9th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. During the time of Sri Krishna, the villagers of Vrindavan used to honour King Indra, the demigod responsible for providing rain for harvest. One day, young Krishna convinced the villagers to celebrate Govardhana Hill instead of Sri Indra because it was the soil of the hill …

Honouring Srila Prabhupada – November 13th

The Hare Krishna Temple warmly invites everyone to join us for a reflective evening as we observe the disappearance anniversary of Srila Prabhupada on Friday, November 13th, at 6:00 p.m. On this sacred day, devotees all over the world gather to remember His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the beloved Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), …

Bhadra Purnima

  Carry the Bhagavatam Wherever You Go The final days of the Bhadra Purnima Campaign are here — and there has never been an easier moment to welcome Srimad Bhagavatam into your daily life. Our audiobook and ebook bundle places the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavatam right in your pocket. Listen to Krishna’s pastimes on your morning commute, and read …

Radhastami Celebrations

Friday, September 18th, 2026 marks the festival of Radhastami, the appearance day of Srimati Radharani. Srimati Radharani is the embodiment of devotion, energy, potency, and the merciful guide without whom one cannot hope to excel in bhakti (devotional service). This festival also marks another important event at ISKCON Toronto. On Radhastami in 1972, our beloved Deities Sri Sri Radha Ksira-Chora …

Janmastami 2026

  Hare Krishna! This Friday we will host our biggest party of the year celebrating the auspicious Krishna Janmastami. Programs extend throughout the weekend culminating on Sunday Evening. The Temple will remain open from 4:30 am onwards on Friday for all guests and patrons. Darshan is open from 4:30am-5:00am, 7:00am-11:00pm (brief closures may take place for offerings). Due to the …

Special Abisheka – September 6th

On Friday, September 4th we will be celebrating Sri Krishna Janmastami, the appearance day of Lord Krishna. This occasion marks the biggest and grandest celebration at Toronto’s Hare Krishna Temple. For more information about these festivities, please click HERE. The celebrations will continue on Sunday, September 6th where as part of the Sunday Feast program (6:00pm-9:00pm) we will observe Nandotsav. …

Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa Puja

The day after celebrations for one of our biggest festivals of the year, Krishna Janmastami (September 4th), we will be celebrating one of the most important festivals for us as Hare Krishnas – Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa Puja on Saturday, September 5th, 2026. The Vyasa Puja festival is always held the day after Janmastami and the festival honours the appearance of …