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Pre-Festival

Prepare your heart and soul for the grand Ratha-Yatra celebration with an entire day dedicated to the transcendental sounds of Kirtan.

Experience the power of collective chanting as musicians and spiritual seekers come together for twelve continuous hours of sacred mantra chanting. This spiritually charged event offers a unique opportunity to deepen your connection with the divine, immerse yourself in the joyous vibrations of vedic music, and find inner peace amidst the harmonious sounds. Whether you stay for an hour or the entire day, the 12-Hour Kirtan promises to be an unforgettable journey of spiritual enrichment and communal harmony.

Join us and let the divine melodies uplift your spirit and prepare you for the festivities ahead!

What To Expect

Continuous Spiritual Chanting

Immerse yourself in the uninterrupted flow of sacred sound of the Hare Krishna Mahamantra as spiritual seekers and musicians come together to chant the Hare Krishna mantra for twelve consecutive hours.

Diverse Harmonies

Experience the rich diversity of spiritual music with rotating groups of talented kirtaniyas (chanters) leading the kirtan. Each group brings its unique style and flavour, from soulful and meditative melodies to high-energy, ecstatic rhythms.

Community Singing and Participation

Feel the power of collective spirituality as the entire community joins in the kirtan, singing and clapping along to the holy names. This inclusive event encourages everyone, regardless of musical ability, to participate and contribute to the uplifting atmosphere.

Sacred Serenity

Experience the serene and sacred ambiance of the ISKCON Toronto temple, beautifully decorated and spiritually charged for the occasion. The temple's divine atmosphere, adorned with colourful flowers, incense, and the presence of the deities, provides a perfect backdrop for deep spiritual immersion.

Schedule

Date & time: Friday, July 12th, 2024 – 10am to 10pm

Location: Hare Krishna Temple – 243 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON

Transit: Rosedale Subway Station (10 min walk) / Dupont Subway Station (12 min walk) / Bay Subway Station (15 min walk)

Chanting, drumming and dancing! Festival of India is thrilled to announce that we will, once again, be holding a 12 Hour Kirtan Festival on Friday, July 12th, 2024! Come spend the day at the historic Hare Krishna Temple for an incredible 12-hours of chanting the famous Hare Krishna mantra. Featuring chanters from around the world, this amazing experience is not to be missed!

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