Revisiting Radhastami Celebrations!

It was a special Thursday evening on August 27, 2009 as devotees congregated at Toronto’s Hare Krishna temple to celebrate the appearance day (birthday) of Srimati Radharani, the eternal consort of Lord Krishna. Five thousand years ago, when Lord Krishna came to this planet to perform His pastimes, Srimati Radharani also appeared. Festivities began with a lively kirtan led by …

Birthday Gifts for Shrimati Radharani!

The Hare Krishna Temple warmly invites you and your family to join us this Thursday, August 27th for Radhastami celebrations – celebrating the appearance of Srimati Radharani! Festivities will commence at 6:00pm and will include wonderful kirtan, bhajans, a discourse about Srimati Radharani and yummy prasadam. As an annual tradition, the highlight of the evening will be when we open …

ISKCON Toronto Celebrates Janmastami!

In a blur of colour, excitement and vibrance, ISKCON Toronto’s 2009 Janmastami celebrations brought smiles and jubilance to so many assembled devotees. Janmastami marks the appearance anniversary of Lord Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. At the Hare Krishna Center celebrations began before dawn as devotees gathered to greet the deities at Mangala Arati, the first darshan on this auspicious …