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SUMMARY:Sunday Love Feast
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Sunday in the Sri Krishna Haveli. Filled with chanting & dancing\, enlivening wisdom\, culture & entertainment\, and of course the delicious prasadam (feast). \nThis will be a family friendly event\, with something for everyone. A chance for the community to come together\, as well as something interesting and inspiring for the newcomer. \nPlease note that simple maha-prasadam will be available for all visitors to the temple\, however the full meal (feast prasadam) will only be for attendees of the full Love feast program. \n11:30am-1pm\n\nLast entry 11:45am \nTalk\, Kirtan & Prasad Feast \n4:30pm-6:30pm\n\nLast entry 4:45pm \nTalk\, Kirtan & Prasad Feast \nLocation: Sri Krishna Haveli Kirtan Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan’t make it to the Manor? Try our Sunday Love Feast in Edgware\nBhaktivedanta Manor warmly invites the local community of Edgware to the Sunday Love Feast — a weekly celebration of joy\, wisdom\, and devotion right in your neighbourhood! \nTime: 10:30am – 12:30pm\nLocation: Krishna Avanti Primary School\, Camrose Ave\, Edgware HA8 6ES \n\nSunday School (ages 4-12)*\nWisdom Talks for Adults\nArati\nPrasad\nKirtan\n\n\nMore Info\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 is required. Free for all to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat time is prasadam served?\n\n\n\nMorning Session: Prasadam will be served at 1pm \nEvening Session: Prasadam will be served at 6:30pm \nPlease note that simple maha-prasadam will be available for all visitors\, however the full meal (feast prasadam) will only be for attendees of the full program. \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 Bhaktivedanta Manor Hilfield Lane Watford Sat-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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Preview from previous events
URL:https://www.krishnatemple.com/event/sunday-love-feast-06-28/
LOCATION:Sri Krishna Haveli\, Hilfield Lane\, Watford\, WD258EZ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Maha Morning Programme
DESCRIPTION:4:30am – 7:00am | Temple Room\, Manor Building\n\nMangal Arati\, Tulsi Puja\, Japa & Deity Greeting \n7:10am – 9:00am | Kirtan Hall\, Sri Krishna Haveli\n\nGuru Puja & Class by Madana-Gopala Das \nTopic: ‘Six Loving Exchanges: Inquiring Confidentially’ \nKids Activities: from 8am in Bala Govinda Room \nBreakfast: 9am in Seva Hall C \n\n\n\n You Are Warmly Invited to the Maha Morning Programme Event  \nDaily Morning Programme\nThe morning programme is the heart of spiritual life in all ISKCON temples worldwide. It is a sacred time to chant\, hear\, and serve in the early hours—nourishing the soul and deepening our connection with Lord Krishna. \nWhat is the Maha Morning Programme Event?\nThis special gathering is designed to inspire and encourage those who may not attend regularly to come and experience the full beauty and potency of the morning programme. Join us for a spiritually enriching experience filled with: \n– Divine Darshan of Their Lordhsips\n– Soulful kirtan and japa meditation\n– Joyous Dancing\n– Uplifting class\n– Blissful devotee association\n– Delicious prasadam \nCome\, Relish\, and Reconnect\nWhether you’re a regular or haven’t been in a while\, this is your invitation to return to the temple and receive the full blessings of the morning programme. \nLet us rise early\, chant together\, and glorify the Lord!\nStart your day inspired by joining us for a morning of divine connection\, sacred chanting\, ecstatic dancing\, and joyful devotee association. \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 is required. Free for all to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat time is prasadam served?\n\n\n\nBreakfast: Prasadam will be served at 9am \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 Bhaktivedanta Manor Hilfield Lane Watford Sat-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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan children come?\n\n\n\nYes the programme is open to devotees of all ages. During the Chaitanya Charitamrita class we will have a separate class for children. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Preview from previous events
URL:https://www.krishnatemple.com/event/maha-morning-programme/
LOCATION:Bhaktivedanta Manor\, Hilfield Lane\, Watford\, WD258EZ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Vidyarambha -  Ceremony for beginning your child’s education
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 16 August 2026 | 2:30pm – 3:30pm\n\nVidyarambha – Ceremony for beginning your child’s education. \nAll events\, as our children grow\, are special for us. This ceremony of ‘vidya’ education\, ‘arambha’ beginning\, is another such event. As the child goes to get his/her education we want them to be able to digest what they learn and develop progressively. May their education make them people with good character\, good intellect\, and ability to make this world a better place. This ceremony is geared for this purpose. We seek the blessings from the goddess of learning ‘mother Saraswati’\, from ‘Ganesh’\, from ‘Vyasa’ the original guru and teacher\, the parents and most of all Lord Krishna. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: Donation based\nAges: For children 3 and above (For children starting pre-school or reception class)\nVenue: Sri Krishna Haveli – Kirtan Hall B\nDo I need to bring anything? Yes \n– Bunch of yellow flowers\n– Plate (at least 9″ diameter)\n– Rice (half a kilo)\n– New notebook\n– Black marker \nCan I bring extra people? Yes\, please just let us know numbers beforehand \nAll children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \nContact Info: bmf@krishnatemple.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for the ceremony\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\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
URL:https://www.krishnatemple.com/event/vidyarambha-ceremony-for-beginning-your-childs-education/
LOCATION:Bhaktivedanta Manor\, Hilfield Lane\, Watford\, WD258EZ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Bhaktivedanta Manor Closed for Visitors - Thur 3 Sept
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 3rd September 2026\n\nHare Krishna\, \nTo ensure everyone’s safety as final preparations take place for the upcoming Sri Krishna Janmashtami festival (Fri 4 & Sun 6 Sept 2026)\, the site will be temporarily closed on Friday 3rd September 2026 from 10am onwards. Access only for staff\, registered volunteers and contractors. Apologies for any inconvenience. \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 areas will be closed to visitors?\n\n\n\nEverything\, including the gardens\, playground\, café\, farm\, goshala\, temple\, gift shop\, and car parks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy is it closed?\n\n\n\nTo ensure everyone’s safety as final preparations take place for the upcoming Sri Krishna Janmashtami festival \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho has access on this day?\n\n\n\nFrom 10am onwards\, there will be access only for staff\, volunteers and contractors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I still come for the Morning Program (Mangal Arati\, Guru Puja & Deity Greeting)?\n\n\n\nYes\, you are still welcome to attend the Morning Program\, however the site will be closed from 10am onwards.
URL:https://www.krishnatemple.com/event/bhaktivedanta-manor-closed-for-visitors-thur-3-sept/
LOCATION:Bhaktivedanta Manor\, Hilfield Lane\, Watford\, WD258EZ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Janmashtami Festival Site Closed - Sat 5 Sept
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 5th September 2026\n\nHare Krishna\, \nTo reduce congestion and traffic in local villages\, the Janmashtami festival site will be closed on Saturday 5th September 2026 from 10am onwards. Access only for staff\, registered volunteers\, contractors\, and those with a valid ticket. Apologies for any inconvenience. \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 areas will be closed to visitors?\n\n\n\nThe whole Janmashtami Festival Site\, including the gardens\, playground\, café\, farm\, goshala\, gift shop\, and field car parks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy is it closed?\n\n\n\nTo reduce traffic and congestion in the local villages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho has access on this day?\n\n\n\nFrom 10am onwards\, there will be access only for staff\, registered volunteers\, contractors and valid ticket holders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I still come for the Morning Program (Mangal Arati\, Guru Puja & Deity Greeting)?\n\n\n\nYes\, you are still welcome to attend the Morning Program\, however a ticket will be required for entry from 10am onwards\, and the Janmashtami festival site will be closed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill there still be a programme for the Appearance of Srila Prabhupada?\n\n\n\nSrila Prabhupada’s appearance will be honoured with morning programme\, class\, kirtan and prasad. A ticket will be required for entry from 10am onwards. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow do I get a ticket?\n\n\n\nTickets will be released closer to the time. Please keep an eye out for updates.
URL:https://www.krishnatemple.com/event/janmashtami-festival-site-closed-sat-5-sept/
LOCATION:Bhaktivedanta Manor\, Hilfield Lane\, Watford\, WD258EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Shraaddha
DESCRIPTION:26 Sep – 10 Oct\n\nShraaddha is a time for expressing our love and gratitude to our departed family members by making offerings to help them on their onward journey. \nShraaddha lasts for one fortnight from the beginning of the lunar month of Ashwin\, which this years falls from the 26th September until the 10 October inclusive. \nMore information – What is Shraaddha? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCeremony at Bhaktivedanta Manor\nThere will be daily Shraaddha ceremonies at the temple. \nThe ceremony will be led by a priest consisting of Sankalpa\, Offering Prasad & Tarpana (offering of Food & Water to ancestors ) & Go Puja / feeding of the cows. \nPlease book in advance so we can make sure that we have enough facilities. \nBook for – Purnima Shraaddha Puja on Sep 26\, 2:00 pm \nBook for – Pratipad Shraaddha Puja on Sep 27\, 5:00 pm \nBook for – Dwitiya Shraaddha Puja on Sep 28\, 5:00 pm \nBook for – Trititya Shraaddha Puja on Sep 29\, 5:00 pm \nBook for – Chaturthi Shraaddha Puja on Sep 30\, 5:00 pm \nBook for – Panchami Shraaddha Puja on Oct 01\, 5:00 pm \nBook for – Sasthi Shraaddha Puja on Oct 02\, 5:00 pm \nBook for – Saptami Shraaddha Puja on Oct 03\, 5:00 pm \nBook for – Astami Shraaddha Puja on Oct 04\, 5:00 pm \nBook for – Navami Shraaddha Puja on Oct 05\, 5:00 pm \nBook for – Dasami Shraaddha Puja on Oct 07\, 5:00 pm \nEkadasi – We dont do Shraaddha Puja on Ekadasi (if your Shraaddha falls on this day please book last day of puja) \nBook for – Dvadasi Shraaddha Puja on Oct 07\, 5:00 pm \nBook for – Trayodasi Shraaddha Puja on Oct 08\, 5:00 pm \nBook for – Chaturdasi Shraaddha Puja on Oct 09\, 5:00 pm \nBook for – Sarva Pitru Amavasya Shraaddha Puja –  Oct 10\, 3:00 PM \nBook for – Sarva Pitru Amavasya Shraaddha Puja –  Oct 10\, 4:30 PM \nIf you have any queries\, contact us at bmf@krishnatemple.com or phone 01923851008. \nIf you are not sure of the day that shraddha should be performed for your family member you can come on the last day\, which is known as Sarva Pitru Amavasya. \nTo find out the day for your loved ones Shraddha you can use a Shraddha tithi calculator on Drik Panchang. (https://www.drikpanchang.com/utilities/tithi/hindu-shraddha-tithi-calculator.html) Please note this site is not affiliated to us and may have ads etc and other info which we have no control over. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonate for Shraddha\n\n\n\nSemolina Coarse / Suji (coarse) – We need lots \nSugar – Granulated – We need lots \nGhee (cow ghee) – (please do not bring better ghee as its vegetable ghee and we don’t use that) \nDal – Mung Dal Yellow\, Mung dal split with Skin\, Mung Whole\,  Toor Dal (arahar)\, Urad Dal \nBeans – Chickpeas \nSpices – Jeera (cumin)\, mustard seeds\, Black pepper\, Hing Powder\, Fennel\, Dhana Jeena Powder\, Cardamom Powder\, Cinnamon sticks\, Cardamom pods \nButter – salted / unsalted \nOils – sunflower oil\, olive oil \nNuts – Cashew\, Peanuts\, Almonds\, Pine \nDried Fruits – Raisins\, Pineapples\, Apricots \nSeeds – Sunflower \nItems not needed\nAtta/Flour – (We have too much stock at the moment) \nRice – (We have too much stock at the moment) \nMilk – Goes off very quickly as it will be out of the fridge. \nJaggery Goor \nMargarine / vegetable ghee – We dont use in the temple \nChappati Atta \nSesame Seeds \nTurmeric \nRed Dal (Masoor) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Śrāddha at Bhaktivedanta Manor \nCeremony at Bhaktivedanta Manor\nSankalpa\nPitri Tarpana ( offering of Water to ancestors )\nGo Puja / feeding of the Cows \nWhat you need to bring\nKalash (water pot) medium size (700ml)\nBowl (wide mouth with capacity of 2 litres)\nUpto 2 litres of water (bottled)\n1 bunch of flowers (white and yellow only)\nA mat / blanket to sit on\nA self standing framed picture (size A4/A5) of the departed family member(s) we are offering puja for\nPlease remember the full names of all the departed souls you will be offering sraddha and up to three generations of your family members. List of family members pdf \nAbout śrāddha from Srila Prabhupada\nSri Caitanya Mahaprabhu went to Gaya to offer respectful oblations to His forefathers. This process is called pinda-dana. In Vedic society\, after the death of a relative\, especially one’s father or mother\, one must go to Gaya and there offer oblations to the lotus feet of Lord\nVishnu. Therefore hundreds and thousands of men gather daily to offer such oblations\, or sraddha. Following this principle\, Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu also went there to offer pinda to His dead father. (Sri Caitanya-caritamrta\, Adi 17.8\, Purport) \nAfter death according to Vedic regulations\, pinda-udaka\, pinda\, offering Vishnu prasada and water at least once in a year\, it is required by the family members. And according to Vedic culture\, there is one month fixed up in a year when all people will offer pinda and udaka to the forefathers. (Lecture\, London\, July 29\, 1973) \nImportance and need of performing śrāddha\nIn Srimad Bhagavatam Lord Sri Narasimha Himself recommends performing of Shraddha ceremony by His devotee Prahlada after delivering Hiranyakashipu. \nkuru tvaṁ preta-kṛ tyāni pituḥ pūtasya sarvaśaḥ\nMad-aṅ ga-sparśanenāṅ ga lokān yāsyati suprajāḥ\nMy dear child\, your father has already been purified just by the touch of My body at the time of his death. Nonetheless\, the duty of a son is to perform the śrāddha ritualistic ceremony after his father’s death so that his father may be promoted to a planetary system where he may become a good citizen and devotee. (SB 7.10.22) \nObjectives of performing śrāddha\n…What is putra pinda? Caitanya Mahaprabhu also showed us the example. He went to Gaya Pradesh to offer pinda for His forefathers. This is necessary still… There are many practical cases that one’s father or mother became a ghost after death\, and after offering oblations at the lotus feet of Vishnu at Gaya\, he was delivered. There are many cases. So\, actual fact is Vishnu worship. That is the ultimate goal of Vedic civilization\, but they do not know. (Srila Prabhupada lecture\, Surat\, January 3\, 1971) \nPrayers and types of the śrāddha ritual\nThe best process for the śrāddha ceremony is to distribute bhāgavata-prasāda (remnants of food that has first been offered to Kṛṣṇa) to all of one’s forefathers and relatives. This makes a first-class śrāddha ceremony. (SB 7.15 summary) \nThere are three kinds of ceremonies — specifically\, ceremonies to please the Supreme Personality of Godhead or the demigods\, those performed for social celebrations like marriages and birthdays\, and those meant to please the forefathers\, like the śrāddha ceremony. In all these ceremonies\, large amounts of money are spent for various activities\, but here it is suggested that if along with this there is recitation of the wonderful activities of Vāmanadeva\, certainly the ceremony will be carried out successfully and will be free of all discrepancies. (SB 8.23.31 purport) \nThe effects of the śrāddha ritual\nThere is a hell which is called pun. So from that hellish condition\, one who delivers\, trāyate iti tra\, therefore he is called putra. This is… Every Sanskrit word has got meaning\, root meaning. Putra. Putra-piṇḍa-prayojanam. Putra is required. Why? After death\, if by chance the father does not get ordinary life or goes to the hellish condition of life\, the son will deliver. Therefore śrāddha ceremony. There is śrāddha… What is that śrāddha ceremony? Śrāddha ceremony means to offer foodstuff to Viṣṇu\, and with the prasādam\, to the forefathers or father it is offered\, so that by eating prasādam\, if he is in ghost life or in hellish life\, he’ll be delivered. This is called śrāddha. (Srila Prabhupada lecture Vrindavan\, SB 1.5.24\, August 5\, 1974\,) \nWho can perform śrāddha\nSanatan Dharma that does not give any cause for excuse for not performing śrāddha due to the absence of a particular person. Son\, daughter\, grandson\, great grandson\, wife\, daughter’s son\, brother\, nephew\, cousin’s son\, father\, mother\, daughter-in-law\, son of elderly and younger sisters\, maternal uncle\, anyone in the seven generations and from the same lineage (sapiṇḍa)\, anyone after the seven generations and belonging to the same family domain (samanodak)\, disciple\, priests (upadhyay)\, friend\, son-in-law of the deceased can perform Śrāddha in that order. In case of a joint family\, the eldest and earning male should perform Śrāddha. In the case of the unit family\, everyone should perform śrāddha independently. \nSanatan Dharma has made arrangements so that for each and every dead person śrāddha can be performed so as to give momentum to that person to progress to a higher sub-plane. Dharma Sindhu mentions that: ‘If a particular dead person does not have any relative or a close person\, then it is the duty of the king to perform Śrāddha for that person. Normally every year Śrāddha should be performed on the date of death of the person (the Vaishnava calendar and not as per the Western calendar). \nConsidering the complexity in pronouncing certain Sanskrit words and limitation to understand the rites mentioned in the science\, it may not be possible for everyone to perform the ritual as prescribed\, by themselves. In such cases one can get the ritual performed through priests and if they are not available\, then the ritual can be performed with the help of knowledgeable people. \nIf the date is not known and only the month is known\, then in that case śrāddha can be performed on the last day of Śrāddha period. \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\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
URL:https://www.krishnatemple.com/event/shraaddha-26/
LOCATION:Bhaktivedanta Manor\, Hilfield Lane\, Watford\, WD258EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Gita Jayanti Maha Yajna - Bhagavad-gita Recitation
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 26 December 2026\n\nConclude 2026 with a spiritual recharge\, ready for 2027!\nJoin us for the immersive recitation of the entire Bhagavad-gita\nGita Jayanti includes: \n – Recitation of the entire 700 verses of the Gita\n – Explanations by S.B. Keshava Swami\n – Fire yajna (Havan)\n – Your sponsored family name displayed\n – Your copy of the Gita offered\n\n\n\nTo participate\, we invite you to sponsor Bhagavad-gita’s\, for the spiritual benefit of society \n\nSponsor Bhagavad Gitas\n\n\nAll sponsored book donations are now formally ring-fenced as a restricted fund and will be stated as such in the ISKCON audited accounts. All orders/collections for sponsored books will be placed with ISKCON Ltd (BBT Sales) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Schedule\n\nDoors: 8am\nRecitation begins: 8:30am\nBreaks every 6 chapters\nRecitation Ends / Lunch: 2pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Live Stream\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYouTube\n\nClick here to view the live stream \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\n Do I need a ticket to attend?\n\n\n\nNo ticket is required. We ask everyone to sponsor Bhagavad-gita’s to participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow many people can join in the Yajna having sponsored?\n\n\n\n£51 sponsorship = 1 attendee max. \n£108 or more sponsorship = 2 attendees max. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill you have the Bhagavad-gita available in Gujarati or Hindi?\n\n\n\nMost copies will be in English\, but if you have requirements for a different language please contact us so that we can try to arrange a copy for you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I take the Bhagavad-gita away with me?\n\n\n\nYes\, there will be many copies of the Bhagavad-gita available for those who have sponsored. If you do not wish to distribute the copies yourself\, the Temple is happy to distribute them on your behalf. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat size Bhagavad-gitas will you have available?\n\n\n\nSmall & medium copies will be available on the day\, just let us know if you have a preference when collecting yours. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I attend the Yajna without sponsoring?\n\n\n\nPriority is given to those who have sponsored Bhagavad-gitas\, however\, we will be broadcasting the recitation in the Seva Hall for those who wish to partake in that way. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I do my sponsorship on the day?\n\n\n\nYes\, you are welcome to come and sponsor Bhagavad-gitas on the day\, but we request that you do so in advance so we better prepare for how many will be attending etc. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill this event be broadcast live?\n\n\n\nYes\, this event will be broadcast live on our YouTube & Facebook channels. Please join us online if you are unable to attend in person. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat does it mean to be a Yajaman?\n\n\n\nA ‘Yajaman’ is one who takes a sankalpa or vrata (intention or vow) to recite the whole Bhagavad-gita that day. After reciting\, Yajamans will be invited to place offerings into the havan (fire) as the completion or your sankalpa. \nAs a yajaman on that day you will be offering your tan (body) by physically being there\, your dhan (wealth) by sponsoring Bhagavad-gitas\, and most importantly\, your man (mind) by reading the whole Bhagavad-gita. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre there any courses on Bhagavad-gita?\n\n\n\nYes. We have a range of courses available for deeper study of Bhagavad-gita to help you get further insights from this ancient wealth of knowledge. \nGita Life (In Person) \nGita Life (Online) \nKids Gita Life (4-8 yrs) \nKids Gita Life (8-14 yrs) \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 Bhaktivedanta Manor Hilfield Lane Watford Sat-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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Bhagavad-Gita \nBhagavad Gita is organised into 18 chapters and contains 700 verses. The Gita can also be divided into three sections (6 chapters each): \nSection 1: Karma Yoga\nSection 2: Bhakti Yoga\nSection 3: Jnana Yoga \nThe word “yoga” is nowadays associated with stretching postures and exercises\, yet its true meaning is “the process of linking”. Specifically\, it refers to the process of linking our activities to the Supreme Person\, God. \nThe daily reading of Bhagavad Gita together with chanting the Hare Krishna mantra can bring about rapid spiritual advancement for any person. \nOut of numerous translations of the Gita\, “Bhagavad Gita As It Is” shines foremost as it brings to bear the purity and competence of its author and offers answers carefully preserved by a chain of teachers which can be traced back to Lord Sri Krishna. \n“Bhagavad Gita As It Is” consists of Sanskrit verses together with translations and purports by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Within the pages of the Gita\, the workings of karma\, reincarnation and yoga are to be found\, as instructed by Lord Krishna to Arjuna. \nWe invite you to explore this marvellous work. \n\n\nRefresh your soul in the company of senior vaishnavas. The entire 700 verses of the Gita will be recited\, and chapter summaries will be presented. A fire yajna will be conducted throughout the recitation. \nGita Jayanti offers the opportunity to celebrate the appearance of Bhagavad Gita and to distribute this gem to many others. You are invited to sponsor Bhagavad Gitas and distribute them to your friends\, family and colleagues. Alternatively the Temple on your behalf will place them in schools\, universities\, hospitals or prisons through its various programmes. \nThe Bhagavad Gita is a transcendental dialogue between Lord Sri Krishna and His devotee Arjuna. Spoken at the outset of a great battle\, it is an encyclopedia for humanity. \nIn contrast to the atheistic scientist’s purely physical (and hence incomplete) description of everything\, Bhagavad Gita makes a distinction between the spiritual self and the material body. \nThe mind\, intelligence and senses are discussed in terms of their strengths and limitations\, and guidelines are given for their intended use.
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LOCATION:Bhaktivedanta Manor\, Hilfield Lane\, Watford\, WD258EZ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:New Year's Day Darshan
DESCRIPTION:Friday 1 January 2027\n\nStart the new year with darshan of Their Lordships\, Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda\, Sri Sri Sita Rama Lakshman Hanuman\, & Sri Sri Gaura Nitai. \nNo ticket required\nDarshan open from 9am-9pm\nPriority Darshan for those with limited mobility and young children between 9am-11am. \nAvoid peak periods between\n12pm-2pm & 4pm-5pm \nPrasad\nTo keep the Car Parks flowing Prasad will be offered to everyone to take away on the drive out in the cars. \nCafé / Gift Shop / Gardens / Playground / Goshala\nAll areas closed \nDue to our limited parking at this time of year\, and to accommodate everyone visiting\, the Café\, Gift Shop\, Gardens\, Goshala and Playground will be closed on this day. This allows everyone the chance to visit for the purpose of Darshan.  \nThank you for your understanding. Hare Krishna! \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\nWill I need a ticket?\n\n\n\nNo ticket required. \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 Bhaktivedanta Manor Hilfield Lane Watford Sat-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
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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