Description
The Sri Radha Krishna Temple is a vibrant spiritual center located at 1960 Ellesmere Road, Unit #9 in Scarborough. Founded in 2000 by the Canadian Hindu Mission Centre, its core mission is to spread Hindu heritage among youths in an accessible English format. The temple offers a serene environment for worship, meditation, and community engagement, fostering a strong sense of cultural identity and devotion.
Key features
Mission: To promote the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and other elements of Hindu philosophy, focusing on accessible learning for younger generations.
Deities: The temple is home to a beautiful idol of Radha Krishna, along with other deities such as Ganapatiji, Shivlinga, and Hanumanji.
Community and culture: The temple fosters a welcoming community atmosphere, with management dedicated to ensuring events run smoothly. It hosts cultural programs and offers personal and religious functions.
Atmosphere: Visitors describe the temple as peaceful and clean, with the fragrance of incense and melodious chants creating a tranquil ambiance conducive to spiritual connection.
Worship and ceremonies: In addition to daily worship, the temple offers services for personal functions, including Katha, marriage, baby showers, and various Chowkis.
Programs: Weekly programs, including Sunday services and cultural programs, are held to engage and enrich the spiritual lives of visitors.
Charitable giving: A food donation campaign encourages patrons to contribute packaged food items, reflecting the temple's commitment to service.
Religious education: The temple has previously conducted programs and published books based on the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.
Capacity: The temple can accommodate up to 240 people for various functions.
Accessibility: The temple is wheelchair accessible, including the parking lot and restrooms.
Location
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1940 Ellesmere Road, Scarborough, Ontario M1H 2V7, Canada
Region
Open
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Monday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Tuesday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Wednesday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Thursday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Friday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Saturday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Sunday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
December 13, 2025 10:03 am local time
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