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It has been an annual tradition on the evening of the festival where everyone can participate- gifts are brought in and are opened by the priests before Srimati Radharani. This year we have some gifts that can be sponsored online and will be offered on your behalf. Click HERE for Gift and Sponsorship details. Gifts can also be brought to …

On Monday, August 30th we will be celebrating  Krishna Janmastami, the appearance day of Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna appeared over five thousand years ago in Mathura. His name means the all-attractive one. He is transcendental, all-knowing and possesses all the qualities of all the avatars yet He remains as an ever-youthful cowherd boy. His beauty and sweetness know no bounds. …

The day after celebrations for one of our biggest festivals of the year, Krsna Janmastami, we will be celebrating one of the most important festivals for us as Hare Krishnas – Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa Puja on Tuesday,  August 31, 2021. The Vyasa Puja festival is always held the day after Janmastami and the festival honours the appearance of our spiritual …

As we step into August, we are looking at a month of many auspicious events. Balarama Purnima or the appearance and birthday of Lord Balarama is the first in line on Sunday, August 22nd. He is the older brother of Lord Krishna who assists Him in all His pastimes. As has been the case for the last few weekends, COVID …

Summer is a great time for reading and listening to some cool stories and pastimes from different Vedic scriptures. Krishna Funskool presents some exciting programs for children this August!   Program  Duration Number of Sessions Registration Deadline Age group Stories from Bhagavatam Aug 10 to Aug 31 7 (every Tue and Fri) Sat, Aug 7 5 to 12 years Summer Kids Camp Aug …

Due to protocols and regulations in place due to COVID-19, we are unfortunately unable to conduct our traditional Ratha-Yatra on a grand scale. Celebrations will go on nonetheless; beginning on July 16th with the ever-popular 12-Hour kirtan. Once again this will be conducted virtually with kirtanyas from around the globe! Festivities will culminate on the weekend of July 17-18th; to continue the tradition of …

The much-awaited annual Toronto Pre-Ratha Yatra Kirtan is just a week away! Featuring international kirtan leaders from around the world, this is certainly a day not to be missed! Being held virtually ‪on Friday July 16th from 3 pm – 10pm EST‬, get ready to immerse yourself in the transcendental vibrations of the Maha Mantra live on Festival of India …

We request your participation in a brief survey. One of the growing needs of our community is a retirement facility for our aging devotees. There is a team looking into the scope for such a project and they would like to get your feedback on this potential project. Your responses to this survey will help us evaluate and understand the …

On Tuesday May 25, 2021, we at ISKCON Toronto will celebrate the appearance day of Lord Nrsimha, also known as Nrsimha Caturdasi. This is the half-man and half-lion incarnation of Lord Krishna that is fervently prayed to and remembered several times a day in all ISKCON centres around the world. He is known for removing hurdles on one’s spiritual journey, …

  Rama Navami, the appearance of Sri Ramachandra will be observed next Wednesday, April 21, 2021. He is celebrated as Purushottam or “foremost among men” in many parts of South and Southeast Asia due to His virtues and just nature. His historic wins date back to millions of years ago when He punished thousands who were immoral and created absolute …