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SUMMARY:Watford Rathayatra
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 18 July 2026 – Watford\n\nProcession in the Park | Kirtan\, Music\, Dance\, Bouncy Castle for Kids\, Stalls \nThe Festival of Chariots\, also known as ‘Ratha Yatra’ is an ancient tradition of procession that takes place around the world\, originating in India. Filled with singing\, dancing\, colour\, and spirituality\, it is a joyous occasion for all that attend. \nFree and with something for everyone – Fun for the family\, philosophy for the spiritual-seeker\, singing & dancing for the expressive soul\, and a free delicious vegetarian meal for all the public. \nStart point – 11am: Watford High Street (by the pond)\, followed by procession into Cassiobury Park \nEnd point: Cassiobury Park Bandstand \nFree vegetarian feast served at 2pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Frequently asked questions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the meaning and origin behind the Festival of Chariots / Ratha Yatra?\n\n\n\n‘Ratha Yatra’ literally translates as ‘Chariot Festival’. It is an extraordinary festival that originates in Jagannatha Puri on the east coast of India and dates back over 2\,000 years. \nKrishna\, in His most merciful form as Lord Jagannatha\, is pulled along on a large wooden cart. Lord Jagannatha is present along with His brother\, Baladeva and sister\, Subhadra. \nAt the end of the procession\, there is a big gathering of devotees with feasting\, stalls and spiritual entertainment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho is Lord Jagannatha?\n\n\n\nLord Jagannatha\, known as the Lord of the Universe\, is a wooden form of Krishna\, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat will you be singing on the day?\n\n\n\nPrimarily the Hare Krishna Maha-Mantra will be sung: \nHare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare \nThe mantra is most commonly translated as\, “O Lord\, O Energy of the Lord\, please engage me in Your service.” It was popularized in the sixteenth century by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu\, and spread worldwide in the late twentieth century by Srila Prabhupada and his followers in the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan anyone attend?\n\n\n\nYes\, this is free and open to everyone. Tell a friend\, bring your family\, or come on your own.
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LOCATION:Watford Town Centre\, Watford\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Festivals
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SUMMARY:Sri Krishna Janmashtami
DESCRIPTION:Fri 4 & Sun 6 Sept 2026 | Free ticket required for entry\nTicket release date: Tues 25 Aug 2026 at 12pm (noon) \nSri Krishna Janmashtami is the appearance day of Lord Sri Krishna\, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The birth of Lord Krishna is one of the biggest celebrations of the year\, celebrated all over the world.  \nKrishna means “the all-attractive one”. He is the cause of all causes\, the Supreme personality of the entire creation\, both material and spiritual\, He is the God of all gods\, and the Lord within everything and separate from everything at the same time. This is the day devotees celebrate His beautiful pastimes\, His presence in their lives\, taking time to remember their eternal loving relationship with Him and His presence within all of our hearts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for details and ticket information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonate
URL:https://www.krishnatemple.com/event/janmashtami-26-01/
LOCATION:Bhaktivedanta Manor\, Hilfield Lane\, Watford\, WD258EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Festivals
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SUMMARY:Sri Krishna Janmashtami
DESCRIPTION:Fri 4 & Sun 6 Sept 2026 | Free ticket required for entry\nTicket release date: Tues 25 Aug 2026 at 12pm (noon) \nSri Krishna Janmashtami is the appearance day of Lord Sri Krishna\, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The birth of Lord Krishna is one of the biggest celebrations of the year\, celebrated all over the world.  \nKrishna means “the all-attractive one”. He is the cause of all causes\, the Supreme personality of the entire creation\, both material and spiritual\, He is the God of all gods\, and the Lord within everything and separate from everything at the same time. This is the day devotees celebrate His beautiful pastimes\, His presence in their lives\, taking time to remember their eternal loving relationship with Him and His presence within all of our hearts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for details and ticket information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonate
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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\nFree ticket required \nFull schedule and timings TBC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	FAQ\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 2pm-6pm. 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\nIf you are unable to attend\, please cancel your tickets so others can join. Visit https://krishnatemple.link/cancel to see how you can cancel your tickets.\n\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\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\nDonate
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LOCATION:Bhaktivedanta Manor\, Hilfield Lane\, Watford\, WD258EZ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Diwali (Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Diwali festival\n\nSun 8 Nov 2026\nFree ticket required for entry \nNote: There will be no fireworks on this day \nFor more information about Diwali\, FAQ’s\, Shuttle Services and to book your tickets\, please click the buttons below \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInformation & Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Donations\n\n\n\nTo mark this auspicious occasion of Diwali\, many wonderful arrangements are being made to celebrate at Bhaktivedanta Manor. Many thousands of pilgrims will be coming to celebrate this special occasion. Please support this year’s festival with your heartfelt contribution.  \n\nDonate\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnakuta / Govardhana-puja
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