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Live to Give Campaign: Share the Wisdom of the Gita December marks the end of the year and ushers in the auspicious occasion of Gita Jayanti, the day Lord Sri Krishna shared the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita with His devotee Arjuna. The Gita, revered as the essence of all spiritual knowledge, serves as a practical guide to life, offering insights that …

The Darshan timing (when the altar is open) has been restored to the original schedule are as follows: 4:30am-5:00am 7:00am-11:30am 12:00pm-12:30pm 4:00pm-5:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 8:00pm-8:30pm On Sundays there is an extended darshan in the afternoon from 12:00pm-3:30pm The Temple remains open from 4:15 am to 12:30 pm and 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm but the Darshan timings are as per the above …

Over five thousand years ago, on the battlefield of Kuruksetra, Lord Krishna spoke the Bhagavad-Gita to His friend Arjuna when he was losing his nerve and backing out of his duty to fight. Fast forward to today, and the same message is available to each of us- the holistic approach to leading a life of joy, stability, and peace. This …

📢 FREE Seminar: The Art of Krishna Conscious Parenting 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦❤️ Looking for practical ways to raise your children with spiritual values? Or are you a teacher or work with children? Join us for a free seminar with HG Aruddha Devi Dasi, the author of ‘Homeschooling Krishna’s Children’, who will share various tips for successful parenting drawn from her own experiences, …

The Hare Krishna Temple warmly invites everyone to join us for a reflective evening as we observe the disappearance anniversary of Srila Prabhupada on Saturday, October 25th, at 6:00 p.m. On this sacred day, devotees all over the world gather to remember His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the beloved Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), who …

We will be celebrating Govardhana Puja on Wednesday, October 22nd from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. During the time of Sri Krishna, the villagers of Vrindavan used to honour King Indra, the demigod responsible for providing rain for harvest. One day, young Krishna convinced the villagers to celebrate Govardhana Hill instead of Sri Indra because it was the soil of the hill that …

Happy Diwali from ISKCON Toronto! The story of Diwali stems back to ancient times when inhabitants of Ayodhya celebrated the return of Sri Ramachandra. Sri Rama was in exile, away from His kingdom, for many years. The joyful day on which He finally returned is observed as Diwali, or Dipavali as the residents of Ayodhya lit many lamps to welcome Sri …

The holiest month of Kartik or Damodar is from October 7th – November 5th this year. It is a great opportunity, for new and seasoned bhakti practitioners alike to dive a little deeper into their spiritual practices. As per Vedic texts, any devotional activity done during this month has its benefits multiplied a thousand-fold. Lord Krishna is known for His sweet …

Sunday, August 31st, 2025, marks the festival of Radhastami, the appearance day of Srimati Radharani. Srimati Radharani is the embodiment of devotion, energy, potency, and the merciful guide without whom one cannot hope to excel in bhakti (devotional service). This festival also marks another important event at ISKCON Toronto. On Radhastami in 1972, our beloved Deities Sri Sri Radha Ksira-Chora …

Radha Gopinatha 243 Festival – Golden Jubilee Celebration! Join ISKCON Toronto as we celebrate 50 years at 243 Avenue Road with various special events: Bhajan Night Saturday, August 30 | 6PM onwards An uplifting evening of soul-stirring kirtan featuring HH BB Govinda Swami, HH Bhaktimarga Swami & The Bhakti Brothers!  Harinama in Yorkville Sunday, August 31 | 1PM onwards A …