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Our beautiful and beloved Deities, Sri Sri Radha Ksira-Chora Gopinatha, have been the heart and soul of our Hare Krishna Centre for just over 50 years. Actually, Srila Prabhupada named our Deities in Toronto after a famous Deity of the same name in the beautiful and ancient city of Remuna, India. Ksira means “sweet rice” and chora means “thief”.  So, the name “Ksira-Chora” …

On Thursday May 4, 2023, ISKCON Toronto welcomes you to celebrate the appearance day of Lord Nrsimha, also known as Nrsimha Caturdasi. This is the half-man, half-lion incarnation of Lord Krishna who is fervently prayed to and remembered several times a day in all centres around the world. This most astonishing form of the Lord is known for removing hurdles on one’s spiritual …

  Bhagavad-Gita Overview- Back now by popular demand!! For those who missed it the first time around- are you looking for a life-changing course? In just a few short weeks, you’ll learn the ancient wisdom of this sacred text and how to apply it to your modern life. Here are some of the benefits our students have enjoyed: -A deeper …

The Toronto Hare Krishna Temple is pleased to announce the next  Kirtan Standards Workshop with HH Bhaktimarga Swami on Saturday, March, 18th, 2023 from 10:00am – 2:00pm in person at our lovely Temple at 243 Avenue Road. This informative seminar will present the proper etiquette and standards that are meant to be followed at our temple with respect to leading kirtans. Please …

Thursday, March 30th marks the Appearance Day of Lord Rama (popularly known as Rama Navami) and will be celebrated at the ISKCON Toronto Hare Krishna Temple! Lord Rama is an incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Krishna. Lord Rama is the perfect monarch; He vanquished the maleficent king Ravana and established an age of peace and prosperity in …

We cordially invite you to one of our biggest festivals of the year, the appearance day of the most magnanimous– Sri Gauranga Mahaprabhu. Gaura Purnima falls on Monday, March 6, 2023; this year and we are delighted to share that we’re hosting a two-day celebration beginning on Sunday, March 5th, 2023! Gaura or Lord Chaitanya appeared in a small town …

This Sunday, February 19th, 2023, Toronto’s Hare Krishna Temple will be celebrating Siva Ratri. Siva Ratri literally translates as, “the night of Lord Siva”. Devotees of Lord Krishna view Lord Shiva as the greatest Vaishnava (devotee of Vishnu). Every week we recite the Brahma Samhita at the Temple where Lord Siva’s position is very beautiful explained (Verse 10), that he derives his power …

Nityananda Trayodasi, the auspicious appearance day of Lord Nityananda falls on Thursday, February 2nd this year. The name Nityananda means eternal happiness and He’s none other than Lord Balaram who appeared in the 15th century along with Caitanya Mahaprabhu (Lord Krishna). Together with other associates, they propagated the chanting of the holy names far and wide. Lord Nityananda’s compassion knows …

On New Year’s Day, Sunday, January 1st, 2023, Toronto’s Hare Krishna temple will be hosting our annual Srila Prabhupada Festival!  Promising to be a great way to start the new year, the festival is usually one of the biggest of the year. The festival will feature plenty of kirtan and a dramatic presentation by Bhaktimarga Swami and a sumptuous feast …

“To show them special mercy, I, dwelling in their hearts, destroy with the shining lamp of knowledge the darkness born of ignorance.” Bhagavad Gita As It Is 10.11   December is an auspicious time highlighted by many events including the period when the Bhagavad Gita was spoken. Many celebrate this festive time by offering prayers, giving gifts, and gathering with …