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Toronto’s Govindas Featured in NOW Magazine!

As many of our readers know, Toronto’s famous Hare Krishna Temple recently re-opened Govindas to the public. While initially open just for lunch hours, Govindas has now officially expanded it’s hours for lunch and dinner. NOW Magazine, a very popular Toronto weekly newspaper, recently highlighted Govindas in their Restaurant Review section and had nothing but positive things to say! Click …

“Double-Decker Harinama” Hits Toronto!

Toronto is currently the centre of the world stage as the internationally-famous Toronto Film Festival takes the city by storm. Celebrities and fans alike are running around downtown, starry-eyed and cameras in hand, celebrating movie-madness! So what better backdrop than this for Toronto’s Hare Krishnas to hit the streets in their own unique style? Celebrating “World Holy Name Week”, the …

Get Ready for a Busy Weekend Ahead!

This weekend will be filled with lots of activities for the Hare Krishna Temple! On Saturday, September 12th, ISKCON Toronto will observe “World Holy Name Week,” a celebration of the spiritual practice of chanting the holy name. Celebrations will be taking place around the whole world. Toronto’s contribution to global celebrations will comprise of devotees travelling on a double-decker sightseeing …

Revisiting Radhastami Celebrations!

It was a special Thursday evening on August 27, 2009 as devotees congregated at Toronto’s Hare Krishna temple to celebrate the appearance day (birthday) of Srimati Radharani, the eternal consort of Lord Krishna. Five thousand years ago, when Lord Krishna came to this planet to perform His pastimes, Srimati Radharani also appeared. Festivities began with a lively kirtan led by …