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SUMMARY:Dussehra (Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Sun 25 October 2026 – Free ticket required for entry\nDussehra celebrates the victory of Lord Ramachandra over Ravana during the battle in Lanka. This pastime appears in the great epic Ramayana. The word Dussehra comes from the word `dus` meaning `ten’ and `hara`\, meaning `annihilated`\, referring to the destruction of the ten-headed Ravana. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\nFestival Timings: 10am-7pm. No ticket\, no entry.\nNote: As we carry out final preparations there will be no access onsite from 8:30am onwards without a valid entry ticket. \nSri Krishna Haveli\n10am-5pm – Stage Programme\, Kids Activities\, Ramayana Exhibition \nBurning of Ravana effigy – Fields (Outdoors)\nThis year there will be two burning of Ravana’s – one in the afternoon and one in the evening. \nAfternoon\n12:00pm – Procession from temple with Sri Ramachandra\n12:30pm – Ramayan Drama by Krishna Club Children\, ending with the Burning of Ravana \nEvening\n5:00pm – Procession from temple with Sri Ramachandra\n5:30pm – Ramayan Drama by Pandava Sena Youth\, ending with the Burning of Ravana \nPrasad\nServed from 12pm-8pm (Sri Krishna Haveli) \nDarshan\nOpen from 10am-7:30pm \nCafe\, Gift Shop & Goshala\nOpen from 10am-7:30pm \n(Note: please wear appropriate footwear for the outdoor fields) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonate\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	FAQ\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen will the burning of Ravana happen?\n\n\n\n12:30pm & 5:30pm \nThis year there will be two burning of Ravana’s – one in the afternoon and one in the evening.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy do I need a ticket?\n\n\n\nA ticket is required to enter the site on Sun 25 Oct 2026 \n– By booking your time slot\, this helps us create a better and smoother experience for you\, with shorter queues and more space to participate in the festival. \n– Reduces heavy traffic in the surrounding area\, making it easier for you to attend and creates less disruption for locals and non festival-goers. \n– Helps us to be less wasteful\, as we can prepare appropriate quantities of resources and prasadam (sanctified food). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the ticket times?\n\n\n\nA ticket will be required for entry between 8:30am-7pm. Without a ticket between these times we will not be able to let you in. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo children need tickets?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets are not required for children under 5. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat happens if I arrive without a ticket?\n\n\n\nIn order to enter Bhaktivedanta Manor on this day\, a ticket is required. Without a ticket you will not be let in. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow long can I stay?\n\n\n\nYou are welcome to stay and enjoy the festivities for as long as you like. Your ticket time only relates to your arrival time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat if I arrive earlier / later than my booked arrival time?\n\n\n\nIf you arrive 30 mins before or after your booked arrival time\, then you will still be allowed entry. Any earlier than that\, we may ask you to please come back later\, closer to your booked time. Any later than that\, we will try our best to accommodate you\, but it may not be possible to allow entry due to limited parking. Please arrive as close to your booked arrival time as possible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility Information\n\n\n\n\nDisabled Access for the Burning of Ravana\n\n\nPlease note that the Burning of the effigy of Ravana will take place in the fields\, and the terrain could be muddy and bumpy. There will be no buggies available.\n\n\n \n\n\nIs there parking available for wheelchair users?\n\n\nWhen arriving\, please make your requirement for wheelchair accessibility known to the car park volunteers. They will do their best to direct you to an area closer to the temple site and with a smoother surface to navigate.\n\n\n \n\n\nIs there special parking available if you are a disabled badge holder\, elderly\, or pregnant?\n\n\nWe are unable to facilitate a special parking area\, given the amount of guests and cars we are catering for\, however please speak to one of our car park volunteers upon arrival and they will try and park you as close as possible.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo I need a ticket if I arrive by walking or taxi?\n\n\n\nYes\, a ticket is still required even if you walk to the Temple or get a taxi. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow can I cancel tickets?\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend\, please cancel your tickets so others can join. Visit https://www.ticketfairy.com/account/orders to cancel your tickets. \nIf you are having trouble cancelling the tickets\, please email us at ticket@krishnatemple.com and we’d be happy to do it for you. Similarly\, if any family members also have tickets that they won’t be using\, please let us know so that we can cancel their ticket and make it available to others. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShuttle Service\n\n\n\nShuttle Tickets will be released Sun 18 Oct 2026 at 12pm (noon) \nWe are happy to announce that we have a bus service to Bhaktivedanta Manor from Stanmore Station (Jubilee Line) & Harrow and Wealdstone Station (London Overground & Bakerloo Line)\, as well as a free park and ride service from Habs’ Schools. \n\nYour individual Pickup Time from the station will be at the start of your booked ticket time and your return from Temple will be at the end of your booked ticket time. (4 Hours) \n\n\n£1.50 per person for a ticket – This cost will include your pick up from the station > Bhaktivedanta Manor > station. \nBook your ticket in advance. The reason for the cost is to ensure your space is guaranteed and that an accurate use of shuttle spaces can be planned ahead of time. \nYour bus ticket will work as an entry ticket for the festival if using the service. Please do not book a separate entry ticket for the festival. \n\nWe encourage you to use this service as parking at Bhaktivedanta Manor is limited\, and this will allow more visitors to partake in the celebration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShuttle FAQ\n\n\n\n\nDo I need a separate ticket on festival days?\nOn public festival days\, your shuttle ticket will act as your entry ticket\, so no need to book separately. \n\nIf we come a bit later than the ticket booked will you be able to accommodate us?\nYou are required to arrive on time in order to take this service. The passenger is responsible to make his/her own way in case of missing the bus\nWhat′s the minimum age that a ticket is needed for?\nAll passengers require a seat including babies. If they chose to sit on a lap then their seat does not become vacant for anyone else. All coaches will have seats with 3 point seatbelts. No standing is allowed on the coach therefore we can only accommodate 45 passengers at a time including adults\, children and babies.\nIs the bus wheelchair accessible?\nWe don’t have wheelchair accessible vehicles\, if passengers with disabilities are able to board and unboard without the wheelchair we can stow their folding wheel chair for them in the lockers under the vehicle. We cannot accommodate electric wheelchairs.\nCan we bring our pram?\nYes as long as it can be folded and put away.\nDo I need to book a separate return ticket?\nNo you don’t need a separate return ticket\, this will act as both pick up and return.\nHow long can I stay at the festival?\nYou can stay for 4 hours and then you will need to return.\nCan I buy tickets at the station?\nTickets can only be bought online.\n\nQueries\nFor any shuttle bus queries please contact us via WhatsApp – click here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQueries not answered on this page\n\n\n\nQueries not answered on this page \ncontact us via WhatsApp – click here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook Tickets for Dussehra
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