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Shraddha
September 11, 2022 - September 25, 2022
Free
Sun 11 Sept – Sun 25 Sept
Shraddha is a time for expressing our love and gratitude to our departed family members by making offerings to help them on their onward journey.
Shraddha lasts for one fortnight from the beginning of the lunar month of Ashwin, which this years falls from the 11 September until the 25th September inclusive.
Ceremony at Bhaktivedanta Manor
There will be daily Shraddha ceremonies at the temple.
The ceremony will be led by a priest consisting of
Sankalpa, Pitri Tarpana (offering of Water to ancestors ) & Go Puja / feeding of the cows.
Please book in advance so we can make sure that we have enough facilities.
Book for – Pratipad Shraddha Puja on Sep 11, 5:45 PM
Book for – Dwitiya Shraddha Puja on Sep 12, 5:45 PM
Book for – Trititya Shraddha Puja on Sep 13, 5:45 PM
Book for – Chaturthi Shraddha Puja on Sep 14, 5:45 PM
Book for – Panchami Shraddha Puja on Sep 15, 5:45 PM
Book for – Sasthi Shraddha Puja on Sep 16, 5:45 PM
Book for – Saptami Shraddha Puja on Sep 17, 5:45 PM
Book for – Astami Shraddha Puja on Sep 18, 5:45 PM
Book for – Navami Shraddha Puja on Sep 19, 5:45 PM
Book for – Dasami Shraddha Puja on Sep 20, 5:45 PM
Ekadasi – We dont do Shraddha Puja on Ekadasi (if your shraddha falls on this day please book last day of puja)
Book for – Dvadasi Shraddha Puja onSep 22, 5:45 PM
Book for – Trayodasi Shraddha Puja on Sep 23, 5:45 PM
Chaturdasi – We wont do puja on this day (if your shraddha falls on this day please book last day of puja)
Book for – Sarva Pitru Amavasya Shraddha Puja – Sep 25, 4:00 PM
If you have any queries, contact us at bmf@krishnatemple.com or phone 01923 851008.
If you are not sure of the day that shraddha should be performed for your family member, you can contact our priests on
07907809006 / 07868709259
Please book in advance so we can make sure that we have enough facilities.
Donations during Shraddha
You can also choose to bring the following items for shraddha
Things that are needed
- Butter Ghee (Desi Dhee)
- Butter (salted/unsalted)
- Sunflower Oil
- Nuts (Cashews, Pistachios, Walnuts, Flaked Almonds, Peanuts)
- Besan / Gram Flour
- Himalayan / Pink Salt
- Sugar (White, Caster, soft brown, Icing (do not bring silver spoon))
- Dals (Toor, Mung, Yellow Mung, Split Mung, Chana)
- Spices (Haldi, Jira, Mustard)
- Semolina (Coarse)
- Saffron
- Milk Powder
- Flour (Chappati Atta)
- Rice
Do not Bring
- Milk
- Fresh Vegetables & fruits
- Masoor Dal
Frequently asked questions
Yes, this event will be live streamed:
No ticket is required. Free for all to attend.
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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