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SUMMARY:London Rathayatra
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 24 May 2026\n\n“Ratha-yatra” means “chariot festival”. This celebration has been held every year for hundreds of years at Jagannatha Puri\, in Orissa on India’s east coast. There\, three huge chariots\, carrying the Deity forms of Jagannatha\, Baladeva and Subhadra\, are pulled by hand through the city streets amid loud musical performances. Millions of pilgrims come to the festival in Orissa. Jagannatha is a special and very merciful form of Krishna. \nRatha-yatra is the biggest street festival sponsored by ISKCON – and ends with a delicious\, sanctified vegetarian feast. It is celebrated by devotees of Lord Krishna all over the world and was introduced to the West by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in 1967 in San Franscisco. The Ratha-yatra festivals are held at several different places across the country\, the biggest in London. \nThe London procession starts from Park Lane and goes through Piccadilly and Haymarket and finally arrives at Trafalgar Square\, where festivities continue till the evening. Drama\, dance\, philosophy and a feast are the highlights. \nLondon Rathayatra will take place on Sunday 24 May 2026 (www.rathayatra.co.uk) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Schedule\n\n12pm – Ratha-yatra parade starts at Park Lane junction with Piccadilly\, heading for Trafalgar Square \n2-5pm – Trafalgar Square – Kirtan\, Dance\, Prasad \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\nHow do I get there?\n\n\n\n\nComing by Train & Tube\nFrom any of the main London railway stations come on the Piccadilly Line and get off at Hyde Park Corner. \nNational Rail Enquiries for rail information. \nComing by Road\nParking on Sunday is OK on single yellow lines in Westminster or you can stay safe with the NCP car parks. There is one just north of Trafalgar Square. Please remember there is no parking at the assembly point in Hyde Park nor any at Trafalgar Square. \nThe AA main routes and parking information. The procession assembles just on the park lane junction near hyde park station. You will clearly spot the three colourful carts as you approach. There are three or four kirtan (singing and instrument) sections\, each with dancers. You can pull the ropes on the cart (which bestows liberation) but please follow the instructions of stewards and staff. The cart leaves Hyde Park promptly at mid-day and arrives at Trafalgar Square around 2.30pm. This can feel like a long journey on a hot day and a OAP van is provided at the rear of the procession for the infirm. Bring a bottle of water to refresh yourself along the way. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Preview from previous festivals
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LOCATION:Hyde park Corner\, Hyde park Corner\, London\, W2 2UH\, 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\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:Appearance of Srila Prabhupada
DESCRIPTION:Sat 5 Sept 2026\n\nHis Divine Grace\, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (1896-1977) is widely regarded as the world’s pre-eminent exponent of the teachings and practices of bhakti-yoga to the Western world. The appearance of Srila Prabhupada\, the Founder-Acharya of The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)\, is celebrated joyfully by devotees around the world with heartfelt appreciations and chanting of the holy names of the Lord\, reflecting on his profound influence on their lives. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nDo I need a ticket to attend?\n\n\n\nNo ticket required on this day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill there be parking available?\n\n\n\nYes. Free parking will be available all day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow do I get there?\n\n\n\nAddress\nBhaktivedanta Manor\nHilfield Lane\nWatford\nSat-Nav: WD25 8HE \nNote: 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. \nFor Public Transport & Map\, please CLICK HERE
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LOCATION:Bhaktivedanta Manor\, Hilfield Lane\, Watford\, WD258EZ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Sri Krishna Janmashtami
DESCRIPTION:Fri 4 & Sun 6 Sept 2026 | Free ticket required for entry\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
CATEGORIES:Public Festivals
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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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