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We cordially invite you to one of our biggest festivals of the year, the appearance day of the most magnanimous– Sri Gauranga Mahaprabhu. This year Gaura Purnima falls on Sunday, March 24th, 2024. 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 …
“Just hearing Sri Caitanya Caritamrta will destroy all miseries pertaining to the body, mind and other living entities.” Caitanya Caritamrta (Antya 19.110) A great personality appeared over 500 years ago to usher in a spiritual revolution through the process of nama-sankirtan, or the congregational chanting of the holy names of Krishna. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu is none other than Lord Krishna …
This Sunday, March 10th, 2024, Toronto’s Hare Krishna Temple will be celebrating Siva Ratri. (Please note as per the Vaishnava calendar the actual day of Siva Ratri is on March 9th) Siva Ratri literally translates as, “the night of Lord Siva”. Devotees of Lord Krishna view Lord Shiva as the greatest Vaishnava (devotee of Vishnu). Every week we recite the Brahma …
February 29th, 2024 marks the 150th Anniversary of the appearance of His Divine Grace Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Goswami Maharaja. This is an important celebration for ISKCON recognizing his preeminent position as the Guru of our Founder-Acarya, His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Devotees observe fasting till noon on this day. Additionally, we will be facilitating a virtual seminar …
Nityananda Trayodasi, the auspicious appearance day of Lord Nityananda falls on Wednesday, February 21st 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 …
Appearance Day of Sri Advaita Acarya Lord Krishna descended as Lord Caitanya some 500+ years ago to freely distribute love of God. One main reason was the sincere prayers of his devotee, Sri Advaita Acarya! On Feb 15, 7:00-8:30 pm we are honoured to have HG Arjuna Sakha Prabhu glorify this wonderful personality who appeared on this day. Join in …
Thursday, February 15th: Appearance of Sri Advaita Acharya (fasting observed till noon) Lord Krishna descended as Lord Caitanya some 500+ years ago to freely distribute the love of God. One main reason was the sincere prayers of his devotee, Sri Advaita Acarya! On Feb 15, 7:00-8:30 pm we are honoured to have HG Arjuna Sakha Prabhu glorify this wonderful personality …
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ISKCON Toronto would like to wish everyone a happy new year. Many guests visited our Temple on January 1st, 2024 to start the year on an auspicious note. Whether visiting during the day for Darshan of Sri Sri Radha Ksira-Chora Gopinatha or attending the evening program the Temple was packed throughout the day. Evening festivities commenced with a heartfelt ceremony …