Radhastami & Srimati Radharani’s Gifts

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 …

Golden Jubilee Celebrations

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 …

Sri Krishna Janmastami

On Saturday, August 16th 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. Festivities will extend to Friday, August 15th, and Sunday, August 17th. Lord Krishna appeared over five thousand years ago in Mathura (India). His name means the all-attractive one. He is …

Special Abisheka – August 17th

On Saturday, August 16th 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. For more information about these festivities, please click HERE. The celebrations will continue on Sunday, August 17th. During this special program, there will be a rare opportunity to participate in …

Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa Puja

The day after celebrations for one of our biggest festivals of the year, Krishna Janmastami (August 16th), we will be celebrating one of the most important festivals for us as Hare Krishnas – Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa Puja on Sundayday, August 17th, 2025. The Vyasa Puja festival is always held the day after Janmastami and the festival honours the appearance of …

Appearance Day of Sri Balarama

The auspicious appearance day (birthday) of Sri Balarama, Sri Krishna’s older brother is Friday, August 8th! Lord Balarama symbolizes strength and compassion – and we all could do with a little bit of that! So we invite you to take part in the celebrations at the Hare Krishna Temple. Festivities will begin at 6pm and continue till 8:30pm. Devotees are …

Chariot Fest Ratha Yatra 2025

The streets of Toronto are about to come alive with chanting, dancing, and divine celebration! With hearts full of anticipation and devotion, we joyfully welcome you to the 53rd Annual Chariot Fest (Ratha Yatra – formerly known as Festival of India), hosted by ISKCON Toronto. Now in its 53rd year, this vibrant celebration brings the Supreme Lords—Jagannatha, Baladeva, and Subhadra Devi—out from the …

Snana Yatra

Chariot Fest 2025 is around the corner, and ISKCON Toronto warmly invites you to be part of a beautiful journey of devotion, culture, and spiritual celebration! 🌸 Snan Yatra – The Sacred Bathing Festival 🗓️ This Sunday | June 29, 2025, 6 pm onwards 📍 ISKCON Toronto Temple | 243 Avenue Road We joyfully begin the festivities with Snan Yatra, …