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Hare Krishna Temple - International Society For Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)

Tourist attraction β€’ Hindu temple β€’ Meditation center β€’ Organic restaurant β€’ Religious organization

πŸ‘πŸ‘ This temples is just 30mins by walk from my house and whenever in life I am stressed, I visit the temple for some peace of mind. The temple is very peaceful and has good architecture. The temple is well kept and the idols are dressed very beautifully with colourful attires. There is place to take of... People often mention temple, Krishna, visit, Hare, peaceful, experience, Toronto, spiritual, devotees, time,


Address

243 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2J6, Canada

Website

www.torontokrishna.com

Contact

+1 416-922-5415

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (1.9K reviews)

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  • 5/5 Priyanka S. 2 years ago on Google
    This temples is just 30mins by walk from my house and whenever in life I am stressed, I visit the temple for some peace of mind. The temple is very peaceful and has good architecture. The temple is well kept and the idols are dressed very beautifully with colourful attires. There is place to take off and keep your shoes. Then, one can sanitize their hands with the available sanitizer before entering the temple. This temple is not crowded at all. I have been on Sundays and there used be hardly one or two other people.
    13 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 vibhu s. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 36 reviews
    I recently visited the Krishna Temple in Toronto and I was blown away by the beauty and serenity of this spiritual haven. From the moment I walked through the doors, I was transported to another world, filled with the sweet sounds of devotional music and the peaceful atmosphere of a truly spiritual space. The atmosphere is peaceful and serene, with devotees quietly going about their prayers and offerings, and the air is filled with the scent of incense and flowers. The staff is incredibly welcoming and friendly, and they are always on hand to answer questions and provide information about the temple and its practices. They make every visitor feel at home, regardless of their background or beliefs. In addition to the beauty and peaceful atmosphere, the temple also offers a variety of programs and food donation programs that are open to everyone. It is a truly beautiful and spiritual space, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, or anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of spirituality and religion. Whether you are a devotee or simply curious about Hinduism, this temple is sure to leave a lasting impression.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Sahil P. 8 months ago on Google β€’ 49 reviews
    Best place for worshipping krishna bhagwan and Radha ji, One of the places i would recommend to visit with whole family if you're in town. And at a time of Dwar Opening, each and every chanting of shloks will give you goosebumps for sure. Hare Krishna.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Yashoda S. 5 months ago on Google β€’ 28 reviews
    Beautiful temple. Amazing stunning deities. Sunday evenings are the best here with huge free vegetarian feast open to everyone. I highly recommend visiting this temple.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Priti S. 2 months ago on Google β€’ 64 reviews New
    PeaceπŸ™ the temple is open till 9pm however the altar has timing mentioned at the entrance. The restaurant is open and serves delicious food. The timing varies for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  • 5/5 Chandra 1 year ago on Google
    This is great experience to visit this Temple for DARSHAN of the Deities . We were lucky to attend Aarti ceremony also during 12-15 to 12-30 P M. Very pious feelings. A lady devotee was chanting the Hare Krishna mantra and then the Aartis. Her melodious voice added to the holy and sacred vibes. πŸ™πŸ™
    6 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Rakesh S. 7 months ago on Google β€’ 49 reviews
    Visited during Janmashtami night Aarti time. As expected, the temple was jam-packed but very well organized. Had an excellent experience

  • 5/5 Rav 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely love this spiritual place. This is what heaven feels like. The Sunday feast is Indian Vegetarian. The kirtan & chanting is blissful. The location is perfectly nestled in Yorkville. The devotees put in a lot of efforts for the festivals. We all should give back by volunteering in the kitchen to help with the dishes.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 vipul c. 1 year ago on Google
    Iskon temple Toronto is most visited temple in Midtown area. You will like the temple very much as its well maintained and clean. Temple staff is very honest. Temple premise also have a cafeteria where you can have good Indian food at cheaper rate.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Bhargav B. 2 years ago on Google
    Most wonderful feeling ! Divine Place. Prasad is very satisfying.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ashish P. 1 year ago on Google
    A great place for relief and meditation. Should definitely visit for the melodious bhajans every week and have the prasadam.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Nita H. 1 year ago on Google
    Highly recommended to visit on Sunday evening as there are many devotees, discourse, Aarti, and vegetarian prashad. Take bus no. 13A from Eglinton Subway Station. You can be a participant in singing and dancing during Aarti time, or just watch the devotees. Nobody judges you. Total respect, freedom and sense of comfort. Limited car park along the street. You can walk from Museum Station or Rosedale station. We loved this Mandir. We feel blessed and enlightened. You can dine at Govinda Restaurant. The food is pure vegetarian, without onion and garlic. It is very tasty and nutritious.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Nikhil T. 8 months ago on Google β€’ 10 reviews
    Such a divine experience πŸ™πŸΌ Ever since I’ve been to Canada, life has been stressful in many forms. But when I stepped inside the premises, I felt completely detached from worldly problems. It’s such a calm and energizing environment. Please do visit at least once! Hare Krishna, Hare Rama πŸ™πŸΌ
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Aryan P. 3 months ago on Google β€’ 8 reviews New
    It was an amazing experience, the whole premise was clean and well organised. Must visit for Hindus
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Yashika A. 2 months ago on Google β€’ 13 reviews New
    Hare Krishna!! God is less concerned about your perfection and more about your intentions. πŸ™πŸ»πŸ§Ώ

  • 5/5 Teena K. 7 months ago on Google β€’ 3 reviews
    The best place to visit in Toronto. It is a divine place of complete positivity. Enchantments of hare krishna boost up the energy. I would highly highly recommend everyone to visit at least once because krishna will call you for the next time himself. Radhe Radhe ❀️
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Hitesh P. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best place in toronto to experience peace of mind and blissfulness. One must visit this temple to get the blessings of Deities.Hare Krishna temple is very well kept and organized in all manners. Atmosphere inside is truly energetic and divine. The volunteers here are so supportive and when we talk to them we ourself feel energetic and happy. The Temple also serves food here by name of Govinda which is very fresh and satvik as well. On Krishna Janmashtami the temple is crowded as people from all over toronto visit here for blessings. Highly recommended.Hare Krishna!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Kashish M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very well maintained and the vibes are just blissful! The vegetarian Govind restaurant is absolutely amazing and serves delicious food without any onion or garlic (Jain friendly). They used to give 4 rotis with the Thali during lockdown but nowadays they give only 1 which is a bit less for the price they charge but overall great food and great location to meditate/pray πŸ™
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Saikat G. 2 years ago on Google
    True blessings are here. My soul felt so energetic and vibrant after going to this place. There is nothing to review any religious place but you will definitely fall in love with your beliefs.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 khushbu s. 3 years ago on Google
    Very peaceful experience... A must visit for someone seeking out for spirituality and me time... Do check the temple timing at its website... I have attended evening aartis at 6 pm... Govinda restaurant alongside has amazing vegetarian food at affordable price 😊
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Monil C. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the peaceful place to visit. Lord Krishna idol is just mesmerizing. You can get inner peace in such a peaceful vibe. Always to go place when nearby. Kudos to the management team for tge cleanliness.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Devanshi R. 10 months ago on Google
    Hare Krishna Inner Peace is Here πŸ™ Hare Rama Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare RadheRadhe πŸ™ Would recommend everyone to visit this place if you want to experience peace in this busy life. Arti Timings were the best times to visit, and before arti, you can attend sessions . Their sessions were so positive. Hare Krishna πŸ™
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Roopa U. 11 months ago on Google
    You can't rate or review such a holy place. Divine energy that all must feel once you go in there. Beautiful Darshan of lord Krishna and Radha. This temple has deities Sri Sri Radha Ksira-Chora Gopinatha (Radha Krishna), Sri Sri Gaura-Nitai and Sri Sri Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra. Located on 243 Avenue Road. It was Church converted in a temple. Daily arti at 6 pm. Must go during the arti, devotees sing and dance. it's a beautiful place to be. There is Govindas restaurant which serves best Indian veg food. All the purchases go to Iskon Toronto. You also have many options to make donations at the restaurant and the temple. You can also but Bhagwat Gita and other books related to Indian mythology. Easy 8 to 10 mins walk from Metro Rosedale.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 madhav d. 2 years ago on Google
    It's amazing place
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 nitin s. 1 year ago on Google
    After long time I visited the Hare Krishna temple (Toronto) it’s far from my home. it’s very nice good and location to reach there and all pandit Ji’s are very good.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Deepali P. 1 year ago on Google
    I wasn't expecting the temple to be at par with what we have in India but it felt so calm and serene by visiting the temple. It felt like home! Food at govinda's was amazing too.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Deepak S. 2 years ago on Google
    This place must be bustling with devotees of lord Krishna when COVID-19 restrictions were not in place. However, this could be a good opportunity to spend some quiet time with your aaradhya. Bring young kids here and describe them the picture stories and they'd ask more questions about lord's glory. After the visit, you can have taste of Satvik food at Govinda's. There is a boutique shop also if you are looking for religious literature or other related items in general. Hare Krishna πŸ™ Since it's place of worship and in Indian culture wearing shoes to a temple is seen as bringing germs with you inside, so leave them at the entrance and sanitize your hands. PS. For people who need β™Ώ assistance, I am not sure if they have an alternate entrance as I did not notice any ramp or elevator available. If someone knows, please share the information.

  • 5/5 yashwanth g. 3 years ago on Google
    Can't find a more Serene place than IskconπŸ™πŸ» Hare krishna

  • 5/5 Ranjith Kumar V. 7 months ago on Google
    Very divine and peaceful. We attended the Rajbhoga Aarti.

  • 5/5 Rahul S. 7 months ago on Google
    This place has heavenly vibes Thanks to Prabhupadji who started this Hare krishna moment, Jai shri Radhe Shyam

  • 5/5 Rudra P. 2 years ago on Google
    Temple, always a pleasant place to be πŸ˜€. Street parking is free hour if you can get a spot.

  • 5/5 Bishal K. 9 months ago on Google
    Best place to go in toronto, to worship. Peaceful environment very eligent and tidy

  • 5/5 Somenath S. 8 months ago on Google
    My first visit. Left me with an amazing experience.

  • 5/5 pratik v. 2 years ago on Google
    One of most spiritual place in Toronto. Always feel blessed being here !

  • 5/5 Shashank J. 3 years ago on Google
    A very soothing and peaceful atmosphere that invokes a feeling of calm, divine, spiritual and meditation.

  • 5/5 Caesar O. 2 years ago on Google
    Visited the temple yesterday and today for chanting and to thank the Ultimate Consciousness Krishna for endowing me with abundance of material things, health, healing and spiritual realizations. I’m asking for nothing being only grateful for anything coming my way. All of it is like seasons and trying my best to go undisturbed. The temple and deities are beautiful, all is clean and Govinda restaurant is exceptional. I will be coming back! Hare Krishna!

  • 5/5 Vijaylakshmi J. 2 years ago on Google
    It was a delight to visit such a pious place! I’ve been trying to visit the temple since 2 years, finally got an opportunity to meet Krishna in Canada! The feeling is beyond words. Hare Krishna πŸ™πŸ»

  • 5/5 Su R c. 1 year ago on Google
    Very beautiful and peaceful Mandir for puja and bhakti. Must visit on Diwali,Goverdhan puja. The ambiance and the devotional environment will charge anyone visiting with a pure heart ❀️

  • 5/5 Jay C. 1 year ago on Google
    Iskcon Toronto is very peaceful and makes you feel at ease. The chanting is so calming along with beautiful shringar of the deities.

  • 5/5 Swati M. 1 year ago on Google
    Divine place for all the devotees. Calm and serene ambience. Well maintained and clean. Has a restaurant also that serves vegetarian food.

  • 5/5 Gunjan S. 2 years ago on Google
    Love the ambiance here. Parking is bit tricky, so make sure you read the signs. I received a ticket early morning when I parked it on the road.

  • 5/5 Archeka M. 6 months ago on Google β€’ 2 reviews
    Peace in the chaotic world! Very serene, positivity filled space✨ lucky are the ones who get to visit quite often. Hare Krishna πŸ™ Radhey radhey


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