ISKCON Toronto’s Pujari Department began a Deity Worship Seminar on April 19th, 2009. Originally, this seminar was only for second initiated devotees. However, due to many people expressing an interest in learning more about deity worship the seminar has been opened up to everyone! This seminar is ideal for anyone who would like to learn about deity worship in the …
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Oh, What a Way to Launch a Countdown!
When we think of the word “launch”, perhaps the image of a space shuttle rumbling its way through the atmosphere as it carves a path to the stars comes to mind. Necks crane upwards to watch rockets burst towards the heavens and all that is left is a trail of smoke cast across the sky. While Toronto’s Hare Krishna Temple …
Special Bhagavatam Class this Sunday!
This Sunday’s Srimad Bhagavatam class will be given by special guest HH Devamrita Swami as part of his third annual tour of Toronto. Every morning at the temple, a class is given based on the timeless teachings of Srimad Bhagavatam. The class will begin at 7:30am and everyone is invited to attend this special class. In fact, you are welcome …
Holi Celebrations This Sunday!
The Hare Krishna Temple will be celebrating Holi this Sunday, March 15th and an open invitation goes out to one and all to join us for this colourful event. We have been regularly announcing at our recent Sunday Feasts that there will be no throwing of coloured powders during the festival (it causes a very big mess) but that the …
ISKCON Toronto Celebrates Gaura Purnima!
Despite falling on a Tuesday on the lunar calendar, this year’s Gaura Purnima celebrations still resulted in a temple filled with devotees ready to celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Caitanya! Lord Caitanya is an incarnation of Krishna who appeared in Nadia, West Bengal, India in the 15th century A.D. Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu is Krishna Himself, appearing as His own …
Gaura Purnima Celebrations Next Week!
On Tuesday, March 10th, 2009, Toronto’s Hare Krishna temple will be celebrating the Appearance Day of Lord Caitanya in grand fashion! Lord Caitanya is none other than Lord Krishna Himself. Over 500 years ago, in a special appearance, Lord Krishna personally came as Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and acted as His own devotee. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu is Krishna Himself, saturated …
Indradyumna Swami Takes Toronto by Storm!
This past weekend, devotees at ISKCON Toronto got a flavour of what it must be like to chant, dance and joyfully take part in the annual festivals which HH Indradyumna Swami is famous for! Like a spiritual tornado, Indradyumna Swami and HG Sri Prahlad das flew into Toronto and brought amazing kirtan, electric discourses and an atmosphere of jubilance! It …
Siva-Ratri Celebrations This Sunday!
This Sunday, February 22, 2009, Toronto’s Hare Krishna temple will be celebrating Siva-Ratri as we welcome HH Indradyumna Swami and HG Sri Prahlad das for what will surely be grand festivities! The tentative schedule (subject to change) is as follows: 6:00pm to 6:30pm – Arati led by HG Sri Prahlad das 6:30pm to 6:40pm – Welcome and Announcements 6:40pm to …
Live Web Streaming Schedule for HH Indradyumna Swami’s Visit to ISKCON Toronto
As indicated in an earlier post, we will be streaming live, on the web, many of the programs being held by HH Indradyumna Swami and HG Sri Prahlad das during their visit to ISKCON Toronto this weekend. All live streaming events can be found by visiting this blog! The ISKCON Toronto Blog live streaming schedule for this weekend is as …
Weekend Celebrations with Indradyumna Swami
This weekend, Toronto’s vibrant Hare Krishna community will be warmly welcoming HH Indradyumna Swami and HG Sri Prahlad das! Each year Indradyumna Swami circles the globe teaching the message of the Bhagavad-gita and introducing people to kirtan chanting of the Hare Krishna maha mantra. Sri Prahlad das is a world famous kirtan leader who is known for his amazing and …