The 37th Annual Festival of India (Ratha-Yatra) that took place on July 18th and 19th was a huge success with thousands taking part in the parade down Yonge Street and the festival at the new location at Yonge and Queens Quay. Stay tuned for a detailed update and pictures!
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Festival of India (Ratha-Yatra) this Weekend!
Festivities for the 37th annual Festival of India (Ratha Yatra) will begin tomorrow! The festival consists of an upbeat, colourful parade down Yonge Street. The Parade begins at 11am, starting from Bloor and continuing south to Queens Quay. Following the parade is a two-day festival on the new site at Yonge & Queens Quay, expected to draw close to 40,000 …
New site for the Festival of India (Ratha-Yatra) 2009
Due to the on-going City of Toronto strike, ferry service to Centre Island is cancelled. As such, there has been a need to look for an alternative site for the Festival of India and the festival committee is pleased to announce that a backup site has been secured. The new festival site is located at the foot of Yonge Street …
Seminars by HG Dravida das this week!
Festival season is in the air, and the temple has been brimming with activity! People from around the world have begun to arrive to help prepare for the biggest party of the year – Toronto’s 37th Annual Festival of India, taking place this coming July 18th and 19th! One very special guest has arrived from San Diego, and will be …
Sunday Feast Recordings, July 12 2009
The recording for this week’s Sunday Feast can be viewed by clicking the image below. As a reminder, the recordings from our weekly live web broadcasts are stored on our ISKCON Toronto Video Archive Blog.
Deity Darshan: July 12, 2009
Festival of India to Take Over Yonge Dundas Square this Monday!
This Monday, the Festival of India will feature a “pre-festival party” at Yonge-Dundas Square to give the City of Toronto a preview of what is to come! Festivities at Yonge-Dundas Square, located in the heart of downtown Toronto, will feature Henna Tattoo Art, “Dress in a Sari” BoothExpress Yoga, presented by Yoga Meltdown, South Asian Marketplace, a Spicy Dosa Eating …
Spicy Dosa Eating Competition at Yonge-Dundas Square!
The Second Annual Spicy Dosa Eating Contest will taking place at Yonge-Dundas Square on Monday, July 13th, 2009! this is a part of the pre-festival kick-off party for the Festival of India (Ratha-Yatra)!!! This contest organized in collaboration with Udipi Palace and Toronto Vegetarian Association will give the contestants a chance to enjoy hot and spicy dosas (a South Indian …
ISKCON Toronto Annual General Meeting!
The Annual General Meeting of the Incorporation of ISKCON Toronto will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 6:00 PM in Govinda’s Dining Hall. During the meeting the Temple Council will review the 2008 financial statements, discuss the new By-laws that were adopted and will answer any general questions. GBC representatives Bhaktimarga Swami and Gopal Krishna Maharaja as well …
Snana-Yatra Celebrations at New Remuna Dhama!
This past Sunday, Toronto’s Hare Krishna temple celebrated our annual Snana-Yatra festival. This festival is where Lord Jagannatha, His brother Balarama, and His sister Subadhra are given a special abisheka (bathing ceremony). The temple room was packed with people wanting to catch a final glimpse of Lord Jagannatha as, for the next two weeks, Their Lordships have “mysteriously” contracted a …