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The Holy Name Immersion Weekend
June 24 - June 25
Free
Saturday & Sunday 24-25 June 2023
An opportunity for the whole community to dive deeper into the power and nectar of the Holy Name in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Bhaktivedanta Manor.
Join us for a weekend of insightful workshops, classes and ecstatic kirtans facilitated by special guests
Special guests:
Indradyumna Swami
Mahatma Das
Bada Haridas
Vaisesika Das
Kripamoya Das
Sri Prahlada Das
Saturday 24 June 2023
- 7:30am – Morning Class by Mahatma Das (Temple Room)
- 8:30am – Breakfast
- 10am – Workshop: “Deepening Your Connection With Japa” by Mahatma Das (Seva Hall)
Booking Required – see link below to register - 3:30pm – Presentation: “The Glories of Harinam Sankirtan – from Lord Caitanya to the present day” by Indradyumna Swami & Kripamoya Das (Sri Krishna Haveli)
- 5pm-9:30pm – Kirtan with Indradyumna Swami, Mahatama Das, Bada Haridas, & Sri Prahlada Das
Dinner Prasadam will be served from 6pm-8pm
Sunday 25 June 2023
- 7:30am – Morning Class by Vaisesika Das (Temple Room)
- 9am – Breakfast
- 10am-12pm – Krishna Club Special for children – ages 4-14 (Sri Krishna Haveli)
– Family Workshop 01: “Japa for Children” by Mahatma Das
– Family Workshop 02: “Adventures in Book Distribution” by Vaisesika Das
– Family Workshop 03: “Adventures in Spreading the Holy Names: Stories & Kirtan” by Indradyumna Swami
Booking Required – registration link released in June - 11:30am – Workshop: “Mercy of the Holy Name” by Bada Haridas (Bhakti Lounge)
Booking Required – see link below to register - 1pm – Lunch
- 2:30pm-9pm – Kirtan with Indradyumna Swami, Mahatma Das, Bada Haridas, Vaisesika Das, Kripamoya Das, & Sri Prahlada Das (Sri Krishna Haveli)
Dinner Prasadam will be served from 6pm-8pm
Note: Tickets are required for the workshops – No tickets are required for the kirtans.
“Deepening Your Connection with Japa – Lessons from Siksastakam” by Mahatma das
Saturday 24 June 2023 – 10am – Seva Hall
“Joyful Devotion Workshops for children aged 5-14 years old” with Mahatma Das, Indradyumna Swami, and Vaisesika Das
Sunday 25 June 2023 – 10am-2pm – Sri Krishna Haveli
“Mercy of the Holy Name – Seeing Through the Eyes of the Acaryas” by Bada Haridas
Sunday 25 June 2023 – 11:30am – Bhakti Lounge
Frequently asked questions
Across the weekend, there will be a mixture of non-ticketed and ticketed events. Please keep an eye on this page for more details.
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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