Gaura Purnima is the anniversary of the appearance of Lord Caitanya, who is Krishna himself in the role of His own devotee. He appeared in 1486 in Mayapur, West Bengal.

Gaura Purnima provides a golden opportunity to reflect on Lord Caitanya’s mission of spreading Nama Sankirtana to every town and village, and chant the holy names of the Lord.

No ticket required

Note: There will be no rang mela (throwing of coloured powders) or Holika Dahan on this day.

24 hour kirtan | Temple Room

4am-4am – 24 hour kirtan

Morning Program | Temple Room

4:30am – Mangal Arati
7am – Guru Puja
7:30am – Darshan
7:45am – Procession to Haveli with Srila Prabhupada

Morning Program | Sri Krishna Haveli

8am – Words of Welcome by Visakha Dasi
8:10am – Bharat Natyam Dance  (Jai Jai Jagannath Sacira Nandana)
8:20am – Song by Jayadev Das
8:45am – Class by Rama Raya Das

Evening Program | Sri Krishna Haveli

3:45pm – Procession to Haveli with Srila Prabhupada
4pm – Song by the Gurukula Children
4:15pm – Drama: ‘Advent of Lord Chaitanya’  by Junior Bhaktivedanta Players
5pm – Abhishek
6pm – Class
7pm – Gaura Arati (Temple Room)

Prasadam | Sri Krishna Haveli

6:30pm – Evening Prasad

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Harinam & Book Distribution | Watford Town Centre

11am-3pm

Darshan

7am-7:30pm

Note: There will be no Holika bonfire and rang mela (throwing of coloured powders)

(Fasting until moonrise on this day)