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The day after celebrations for one of our biggest festivals of the year, Krsna Janmastami (September 6th), we will be celebrating one of the most important festivals for us as Hare Krishnas – Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa Puja on Thursday, September 7th, 2023. The Vyasa Puja festival is always held the day after Janmastami and the festival honours the appearance of …

As we enter the festival season a very sweet festival begins tomorrow – Jhulan Yatra, where Sri Sri Radha Krishna enjoy their swing pastimes. Join us every morning at 7am to swing Their Lordships (the festival ends on Wednesday August 30th)

The auspicious appearance day (birthday) of Sri Balarama, Sri Krishna’s older brother is Wednesday,  August 30th! Lord Balarama symbolizes strength and compassion- and we all could do with a little bit of that! So we invite you to take part in the celebrations at the Hare Krishna Temple. Festivities will begin at 6pm, devotees are encouraged to dress in blue …

World-renowned Guru, spiritual life coach, and author, *His Grace Vaisesika Dasa* is in town and will be doing various classes and programs at ISKCON Toronto from Aug 24-Aug 27.  Please take this amazing opportunity to hear from him and get inspired in your spiritual life Join us in person or catch it *LIVE* Video links: *Facebook Fan The Spark page* …

Mantra meditation is quite a rage in yoga circles these days. It involves the repetition of a mantra (sacred Vedic, Sanskrit sound) in prayer or meditation, and concentrating the mind on that sound vibration. Japa is a quiet and personal meditation where one chants on prayer beads, often followed by serious practitioners every day. They chant the Hare Krishna Mahamantra: …

Krishna Funskool’s Gopinath Kids Camp is back. Open to children between 5 and 12 years of age, this in-person full-day camp will be a memorable experience for children with exciting themes, activities, Yoga, drama, music and much more…. For more information please contact kids@torontokrishna.com or call 416-830-6850

Purusottama Month (also known as Adhika Masa) appears approximately every three years. It is considered an ideal month to engage in spiritual activities and devotees can receive great favour from Lord Krishna through their efforts. During the month devotees are recommended to increase their chanting of the Holy Name, worship Lord Krishna and make extra endeavours for their spiritual welfare. …

Toronto’s Ratha-Yatra also known as Festival of India launches with a spectacular parade that will cruise down Yonge Street, beginning at Yonge & Dundas, and make its way down to the lake. During the parade, three ornate, 40-foot tall floats will be hand-pulled by participants amidst ecstatic singing, drumming, and dancing creating a wondrous, carnival-like atmosphere. Parade participants and spectators …

TORONTO’S BIGGEST ANNUAL KIRTAN DAY! “Harinama Cintamani” The much-awaited annual Rathayatra 12-Hour Kirtan is just around the corner! Featuring kirtan leaders from around the world, this is certainly a day not to be missed! Being held on Friday, July 14th from 10am – 10pm at the Toronto Hare Krishna Temple at 243 Avenue Road, it promises to be the best …