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Gaura Purnima
March 7, 2023
Free
Tuesday 7 March 2023
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
Schedule
24 hour kirtan
4am-4am – Temple Room
Morning Program (Temple Room)
4am – Beginning of 24 hour kirtan
4:30am – Mangala Arati
5:15am – Recitation of Sri Chaitanya Siksastakam
7am – Guru Puja
7:30am – Deity Darshan
7:40am – Harinam to Sri Krishna Haveli with Srila Prabhupada & Gaura Nitai
Program in Sri Krishna Haveli
8am – Words of Welcome by Visakha Dasi
8:10am – Gauranga Bhajan
8:30am – Drama by the Gurukula
8:50am – Gaura Purnima Class by Kripamoya Das
11am – Harinam & Book Distribution (Meeting in Watford Town Centre at 11am)
Evening Program in Sri Krishna Haveli
3:45pm – Harinam to Sri Krishna Haveli with Srila Prabhupada & Gaura Nitai
4pm – Talk by Gurudas on ‘Lord Caitanya comes to the West’
4:45pm – Abhishek of Gaura Nitai
5:45pm – ‘Golden Avatar’ Drama by Bhaktivedanta Players
6:30pm – Feast (Prasadam)
7pm – Gaura Arati (Temple Room)
Note: There will be no Holika bonfire and rang mela (throwing of coloured powders)
Darshan: 10am-9:30pm
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Free parking will be available all day.
Address Bhaktivedanta Manor Hilfield Lane Watford Sat-Nav: WD25 8HE
Note: Entrance to temple is via Hilfield Lane only. There is no entrance to the temple through Letchmore Heath village. For driving, use approximate driving postcode WD25 8HE and follow road signs. Do not use WD25 8EZ, as this will lead you to a nearby village.
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