What happens when introverts or extroverts become devotees? Do they need to change their nature to make tangible spiritual advancement?
Author: Bhaktivedanta Manor (Nakula Das)
Eat, Pray, Love: The Importance of Ekadasi
Ekadasi plays a vital role in every devotee’s life. It is observed eleven days after the full moon and eleven days after the new moon of every month. On that day, devotees eat simply, avoiding grains, beans and pulses, and use their time to serve Lord Krishna, chant more japa than usual, and read more devotional literature. They spend more time associating with other devotees at the temple.
Morning Prayers
Spare a day in a week, find a free couple of days in a month, or commit yourself for one week in a year when you can come to the morning program at the temple and experience true spiritual happiness in the association of devotees and in the presence of the most beautiful Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda.
The Monks of the Manor
Although the Manor is very famous for the festivals, not all are aware that many sadhus (holy people) reside in the temple. It is the association with saintly devotees that makes the holy place special, and pilgrimage to the temple complete.
Stable Block Redevelopment
Over the course of the coming months, the stable block at Bhaktivedanta Manor is undergoing a redevelopment to improve the resident facilities upstairs, as well as revamp the current gift shop and create a new eatery and spiritual bookshop on the ground floor.
Tune In, Go Deep
Bhaktivedanta Manor is truly a sacred place, non-different from Vrindavan. Everything we require to make spiritual perfection is there. If we tune in deeply into spiritual practice, we will experience much more than the eye can perceive.
Notice: Summer Opening Hours (from 1 April 2024)
Full list of ticketed days at Bhaktivedanta Manor for 2024. For entry on these days, a ticket will be required. Please keep an eye on the website and our social media channels for ticket release dates.
Notice: Ticketed Days for 2024
Full list of ticketed days at Bhaktivedanta Manor for 2024. For entry on these days, a ticket will be required. Please keep an eye on the website and our social media channels for ticket release dates.
Invitation to Ram Mandir, Ayodhya
Everyone is invited to participate in the installation ceremony by taking darshan of the Kalash carrying Akshata (Holy Grains) from the Ayodhya Trust, which symbolises the invite to visit the temple in Ayodhya, either on the installation day itself or sometime in the future.
Volunteers Friendship Group
Volunteer Care Council have established a Volunteers Friendship Group for those who are 50 years and over to get together, socialise, play games, and puzzles - whilst of course keeping Krishna at the centre!