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Nrsimha Caturdasi Celebrations on Sunday!

Nrsimha Caturdasi celebrations mark the appearance day of Lord Nrsimhadeva, Krishna’s half-man half-lion incarnation who appeared in order to protect the saintly child Prahlada who was being tormented by his father, Hiranyakashipu.This year, Nrsimha Caturdasi falls on Monday, May 16th however, celebrations will be taking place at the Hare Krishna Temple on Sunday, May 15th during our weekly Sunday Feast.The …

Food for life in Japan

The recent earthquake in Japan was a very tragic event that shook the whole world. So many people lost their homes, belongings and loved ones. In the face of this tragedy, Hare Krishna devotees from the Tokyo Hare Krishna Centre have been preparing hot vegetarian meals and distributing it to the people in Japan. Check out a video of their …

A Glimpse of Festival of India!

In spirit of the Festival of India (Ratha-Yatra) Launch yesterday, here is a spectacular video of a kirtan led by Madhava prabhu, one of our special guests this year! It just goes to show that even oceans apart, ecstatic chanting can bring anyone and everyone to their feet. Don’t forget to look out for our very own HH Bhaktimarga Swami …

Festival of India (Ratha-Yatra) Launch Tomorrow!

With summer fast approaching it means the 39th Annual Festival of India (Ratha-Yatra) is around the corner! This Sunday will mark the official launch of this year’s festival! The program will begin at 4:30 pm with a Havan (Vedic fire sacrifice) to invoke auspiciousness for this year’s Festival of India. This Sunday oficially marks the countdown of 77 days till …

A Sneak-Peak at Tomorrow’s Enchanting Evening with the Chhandam Dance Company & Toronto Tabla Ensemble!

Tickets have practically sold out for tomorrow’s special fundraising presentation, “An Enchanting Evening with the Chhandam Dance Company and the Toronto Tabla Ensemble”. The evening will feature traditional Kathak dance performances by Joanna das along with the stunning sounds by the Toronto Tabla Ensemble and is being billed as a kick-off of the countdown to the annual Festival of India …