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Diwali Celebrations Light Up the Night!

It was a festive evening on Saturday, October 17, 2009 as enlivening celebrations for Diwali took place at Toronto’s Hare Krishna temple. While many people traditionally spend Diwali at home with family and friends, a packed temple was proof that spending time with spiritual family was equally important for many, during this special time of year. The story of Diwali …

Diwali and Govardhana Puja This Weekend!

The weekend is almost here and it will certainly be a special one at Toronto’s Hare Krishna temple! On Saturday, October 17th, we will be celebrating Diwali and on the following day, October 18th, we will celebrate Govardhana Puja! The story of Diwali stems back to ancient times when inhabitants of Ayodhya celebrated the return of Lord Ramachandra. Lord Rama …

Kirtan Punctuates Radha Kunda Celebrations!

On Sunday, October 11th, Toronto’s Hare Krishna temple celebrated the appearance of Radha Kunda, a special festival which annually takes place during the month of Kartik. There are many places of pilgrimage for Krishna devotees, especially in India. Devotees visit them to become inspired in their spiritual lives. Devotees of Krishna observe the appearance of Radha Kunda, also known as …

What Are Your Kartik Vows?

As many of our regular readers know, we are now officially in the auspicious month of Kartik: the lunar month that falls across October and November. This month is described as especially dear to Krishna, and spiritualists keep it sacred by undertaking acts of devotion and vows of austerity aimed at increasing their spiritual strength, drawing them closer to Krishna. …