Celebrating 50 years of Festival of India in Toronto
The past five decades have witnessed the Festival of India blossom into one of Toronto’s most dazzling, head-turning summer events. The very first Festival of India in Toronto was 50 years ago in 1972 and although that year was modest and sweet, the festival grew with a single 40-foot chariot in just one year cruising down from St. George and Bloor Street down University Avenue to Nathan Phillips Square.
We are excited to announce that the 52nd Annual Festival of India (also known as Ratha-Yatra) will be taking place on July 13th and 14th, 2024.
The festival is open to the public and free for everyone. Get more information by checking the links inside the menu above or click the button below to learn more about our Festival.
12
July
10am – 10pm
Pre-Festival : 12-hr Kirtan
13
July
11am – 1pm
Parade on Yonge St: Yonge & Dundas
1pm – 8pm
Festivities at Centre Island
3pm – 7pm
Yoga Meltdown
14
July
12pm – 5pm
Festivities at Centre Island
12pm – 5pm
Yoga Meltdown
Festival News & Updates
LIVE: 12-hr Kirtan (10am-10pm)
Live from Hare Krishna temple @ 243 Avenue Rd, Toronto
Toronto Star: What to do in Toronto this weekend: July 14 to 16
UPDATE: Parade route for 2023
Parade will be on Yonge St all the way from Edward St (1 street North of Dundas St) to Queens Quay.
blogTO: You can have a free vegetarian feast in Toronto this weekend
NOW: The Festival of India is bringing a veggie feast, outdoor yoga and more to Toronto
Introducing this year’s (2023) lineup of Spiritual Seminars and Arts & Culture performances
We are happy to announce a unique lineup of new and award-winning performances happening at Arts & Culture stage on Centre Island, and also at the same time, giving a wide variety of opportunities for festival attendees to dive into the incredible spiritual depth...