In Toronto, 1976, Prabhupada visited this yatra last year and told them to buy a very big church in a prominent position in the city. The devotees have fulfilled his order successfully and he was now returning in triumph. The church has been transformed into a monumental home for Lord Krishna and His devotees. A middle-aged Indian devotee, Subhavilasa dasa, was instrumental in the purchase, which cost $400,000.
We pulled in front of the main entrance of the grey, Kingston limestone block building. As Prabhupada stepped out of the car devotees offered more garlands and sprinkled rose petals at his feet. Several young Indian boys eagerly crowded forward and bowed down on the pavement while Prabhupada patiently stood, allowing them to touch his feet.
Hari Sauri prabhu