Visiting times: Mon – Sat 10.00am – 1.00pm and 4.00pm – 7.30pm | Sun 10.00am – 7.30pm
Date: 19 April 2026
Time: 14:00AM – 17:00 PM
Location: Bhakti Lounge,Bhaktivedanta Manor,Dharam Marg,Hilfield Lane, Waford - WD25 8HE
Course Description
Join us for a special 3-hour hands-on turban making course, guided by an experienced pujari together with our Head Pujari.
This workshop offers a beautiful blend of Vaishnava culture, practical skill, and personal guidance, making it suitable for complete newcomers as well as those already familiar with temple life.
Participants will learn multiple techniques for tying turbans, understanding not only how to tie them, but also the care, confidence, and presence that come with wearing a turban in devotional service. The session is relaxed, interactive, and encouraging—no prior experience is needed. Whether you are curious about temple culture, preparing for service, or simply want to learn a traditional skill, this course is designed to be accessible and engaging.
To ensure personal attention and a supportive learning environment, spaces are limited and the workshop will be held in small, intimate groups.
This allows plenty of time for questions, practice, and one-to-one guidance from the pujaris.
A wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, and deepen appreciation for Vaishnava traditions.
Teacher Bio
Visnu Murti Das joined ISKCON in 2001 and is a disciple of HH Krishna Das Swami (sannyasa disciple of HDG Srila Prabhupada). He took second initiation in 2006 and served as Head Pujari from 2006-2012 in ISKCON Coventry before moving to ISKCON Leicester where he helped establish the worship of Sri Sri Krishna Balarama at Krishna Avanti School. At the request of ISKCON’s deity worship ministry, he and HG Jagad Bandhu Prabhu established the worship of Sri Sri Radha Madhava in Leicester which he led as Head Pujari from 2016 until Radhastami 2021.
By the blessings of the devotees and his spiritual master, Visnu Murti Das had the opportunity to study the art and science of deity worship at the Mayapur Academy and was the highest scoring student in his year, achieving the special distinction of being the only student to score 100% in dressing Seva. With the blessings of Mayapur’s head pujari, HG Jananivasa Prabhu, for 6 months Visnu Murti Das was given the service of dressing the right side Sakhi’s on Sri Sri Radha Madhava’s altar each morning and evening and he was also engaged in painting Srimati Radha Rani’s and Sri Madhava’s gopi dots daily. During his time in Mayapur he also had the good fortune of serving on the altars of Lord Nrsimha-Dev as well as Panca-Tattva.
After leaving Mayapur he spent a month in Sri Vrindavan Dham serving Sri Sri Radha Shyamasundar under the guidance of HG Aindra Prabhu and was engaged in the seva of painting Sri Sri Radha Shyamsundar and assisting Aindra prabhu in his dressing Seva. He is now aspiring to deepen his understanding of the Bhakti sastras and the holy name.
Rama Rupa Das is a senior Vaishnava preacher and teacher within ISKCON, known for his lectures at ISKCON Juhu and specialized knowledge in the Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam. Born in Kenya in 1992, he trained at the Mayapur Gurukul and currently serves as Head Pujari and management in Bhaktivedanta Manor. He is also recognized for his "Self Excellence" content, focusing on applying spiritual wisdom to modern life.
