Toronto's Hare Krishna Temple | the city's heart of bhakti yoga
The holiest month of Kartik or Damodar is from October 29th -November 26th 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 …
On November 19th, Jiv Jago Youth Group will be hosting an all-day youth retreat at Gir Farms. Alongside spiritual discourse, the day will include activities, discussion, and of course, prasadam! This youth retreat aims to bring together youth from temples across the GTA for a fun-filled spiritual day. Jiv Jago, created in 2019, acts as a forum to bring youth …
Friday, September 22nd, 2023, 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 …
Bhadra Purnima The Srimad-Bhagavatam at 12.13.13 states, “If on the full moon day of the month of Bhadra one places Srimad-Bhagavatam on a golden throne and gives it as a gift, he will attain the supreme transcendental destination.” When: This year Bhadra Purnima arrives on September 29th. Why Srimad Bhagavatam? How do we navigate this world, which sometimes seems so …
We’re honoured and excited to host HH S.B. Keshava Swami in Toronto for the first time ever! Based in UK, London, Maharaj is a phenomenal author, community mentor, and a worldwide spiritual teacher. You can read about his amazing achievements here- https://www.keshavaswami.com/biography Do grab the opportunity to hear from him in-person or by logging on to our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/ISKCONToronto …
Would you like to have your children learn about Vedic culture in a fun-filled, hands-on atmosphere? If yes, then bring them to Krishna’s Funskool! The Hare Krishna Temple in Toronto has been offering Sunday classes for children ages 4-17 for several years. Lessons are based on the Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, Srimad Bhagavatam and other Vedic literatures. The Sunday School program …
Have we been waiting on this for some time?! Strengthening the Bonds that Free Us is a comprehensive marriage and family course for couples (before and after marriage), singles, leaders, and everyone concerned! HG Uttama devi dasi and HG Partha das have been married for 40+ years and are known globally for their insighful and absolutely fun workshops! The training …
On Wednesday, September 6th we will be celebrating Sri Krishna Janmastami, the appearance day of Lord Krishna. This occasion marks the biggest and grandest celebration at Toronto’s Hare Krishna Temple. 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 …
The day after celebrations for one of our biggest festivals of the year, Krsna Janmastami (September 6th), we will be celebrating one of the most important festivals for us as Hare Krishnas – Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa Puja on Thursday, September 7th, 2023. The Vyasa Puja festival is always held the day after Janmastami and the festival honours the appearance of …