Category: Festivals

We cordially invite you to one of our biggest festivals of the year, the appearance day of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. This year Gaura Purnima falls on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026. We are delighted to share that we’re hosting a grand celebration! Gaura or Lord Chaitanya appeared in a small town in eastern India over 500 years ago to spread the …

Be a Gardener – Share Sri Caitanya Caritamrta  Join the global Be a Gardener campaign by distributing Śrī Caitanya‑caritāmṛta, the life story of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu – Krishna Himself in the mood of a devotee. As the founder of the Sankirtan Movement, He spread the congregational chanting of Krishna’s holy names, offering a simple and powerful path to love and devotion. The Caitanya Caritamrta reveals His pastimes, …

This Sunday, February 15th, 2026, Toronto’s Hare Krishna Temple will be celebrating Siva Ratri. Siva Ratri literally translates as, “the night of Lord Siva”. Devotees of Lord Krishna view Lord Shiva as the greatest Vaishnava (devotee of Vishnu). In the Brahma Samhita Siva’s position is very beautifully explained (Verse 10), that he derives his power from Lord Vishnu. The Vedic texts like …

Nityananda Trayodasi, the auspicious appearance day of Lord Nityananda falls on Friday, January 30th this year. The name Nityananda means eternal happiness and He’s none other than Lord Balaram who appeared in the 15th century along with Caitanya Mahaprabhu (Lord Krishna). Together with other associates, they propagated the chanting of the holy names far and wide. Lord Nityananda’s compassion knows …

Join us tomorrow to celebrate the New Year at Toronto’s Hare Krishna temple!🎇 There will be no better way to welcome the new year on an auspicious note. 🎊 The festivities will include a presentation by Bhaktimarga Swami, Guru Puja and Kirtan. Please note: 1)For those interested in only Darshan, please consider visiting the temple in the morning or during …

Our 2026 Calendar is available for pick-up from the Temple Reception desk, the online version is available below (click for PDF version):  

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, …