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SUMMARY:Jhulan Yatra
DESCRIPTION:Tue 5 – Sat 9 August 2025\n\nThe four-day celebration of Jhulan at Bhaktivedanta Manor\, when Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda are placed on a swing and swung by Their devotees\, is a joyous occasion. \nDuring this special time all of us can throng to the temple and please the transcendental eternal forms of Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda. These transcendental forms of the Lord\, called Archa-Vigraha\, are installed in the temple and are non-different from Them personally. These forms are expanded by the Lord by His internal potency to facilitate the devotional service of His innumerable devotees who are in the material world. \nSince our material senses cannot perceive the spiritual nature of Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda\, They accept such Archa Vigraha apparently made of a material element such as marble\, but actually there is no material contamination. The  Supreme Personality of Godhead and His eternal consort are waiting for us to fill our hearts with transcendental happiness by serving Their beautiful transcendental forms as They swing at Bhaktivedanta Manor during Jhulan-yatra. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Schedule\n\nMorning 7am \nEvening 4:45pm-6:15pm \nPlease bring your own flowers to offer to the deities \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 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:Vaishnava Festivals
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SUMMARY:Appearance of Lord Balarama
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 9 August 2025\nThe Supreme Personality of Godhead\, Krishna\, is the fountainhead of all incarnations. Lord Balarama is His second body. They are both one and the same identity. They differ only in form. In Lord Krishna’s pastimes\, He plays as Krishna’s older brother. Together Krishna and Balarama enact many pastimes as cowherd boys in the land of Vrindavan. \nLord Balarama exemplifies the service attitude to Krishna. His only mission is to please Krishna by rendering service to Him\, whether it is in the creation of the material worlds\, maintaining the spiritual world or as His personal paraphernalia.  \nLord Balarama is the eternal companion of Sri Krishna. He came as Laxman with Rama and later as Sri Nityananda Prabhu with Lord Caitanya. He is the original spiritual master\, and any one desiring to make spiritual progress must first get the mercy of Lord Balarama. \nBalaram Jayanti\, the appearance of Lord Balarama\, celebrates the activities and pastimes of Lord Krishna’s brother\, Lord Balarama. There will be kirtans\, dramas\, ceremonies\, and a feast. Open for everyone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule (Subject to change)\nMorning Programme \n4:30am – Mangal Arati\n7am – Deity Greeting (Darshan)\n7:05am – Jhulan Yatra (Final day)\n7:45am – Guru puja\n8:15am – Class in Seva Hall (Haveli) by HH Radhanath Swami (finishes at 9.45am)\n11:00am – Harinam Sankirtan and Book distribution in Watford (See details below)\n12:30pm – Arati\n1:30pm – Lunch Feast (if you would like to sponsor the feast please get in touch with Govinda das 07305 361726) \nEvening Programme \n4:20pm – Arati\n4:45pm – Jhulan Yatra (Final day) & Kirtans\n6:00pm – Gulab Jamun Eating competition\n7:00pm – Gaura Arati \nHarinam & Book Distribution | Watford Town Centre\n11am – 1pm: Harinam\n11am – 5pm: Sit down kirtan\, book and prasad distribution \n(Get the blessings of all vaisnavas\, by sponsoring prasad. Contact bmf@krishnatemple.com) \n(Fasting until noon on this day) \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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow do I donate towards the festival?\n\n\n\nThank you for thinking of donating! Please click the link below to donate \nDonate here\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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SUMMARY:Radhastami
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 31 August 2025\nSrimati Radharani’s glorious appearance on this planet occurred on this day around 5\,000 years ago. She is the divine female energy of Lord Krishna\, His loving potency\, which He is all attracted by.  \nShe is the foremost maha-bhagavata\, the greatest devotee. Krishna is all-attractive\, but Radharani is so great that she attracts even Krishna. Five thousand years ago\, when Lord Krishna came to this planet to perform His pastimes\, Srimati Radharani also appeared. \nOn Radhastami day\, devotees meditate on the exalted position of Srimati Radharani and offer prayers to her. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonate for Radhashtami\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\nTemple Room\n4:30am – Mangal Arati\n6:45am – Kirtan procession with Srila Prabhupada to Haveli\, where the programme continues \nSri Krishna Haveli\n7am – Guru Puja\n7:30am – Deity Greeting\n8am – Radhika-Stava by Gurukula Children\n8:15am – Song by Jayadev Das\n8:30am – Class by Bhanu Swami\n9:45am – Abhishek (until 11am) \n1pm – Lunch Prasad \nHarinam & Book Distribution | Watford Town Centre\n11am – 1pm \nEvening Programme | Sri Krishna Haveli\n4:30pm – Kirtan / Srila Prabhupada and Deities go to Haveli\n5pm – Class by Mondakini Devi Dasi\n6pm – Flower Offerings & Cake Distribution (please bring your own flowers for the offering)\n7pm – Finish \n(Fasting until noon on this day) \nIf you would like to sponsor the prasad on this day for all the devotees please email bmf@krishnatemple.com or call Vaisnava das on 07305361726. \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\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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow do I donate towards the festival?\n\n\n\nThank you for thinking of donating! Please click the link below to donate \nDonate here
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LOCATION:Bhaktivedanta Manor\, Hilfield Lane\, Watford\, WD258EZ\, United Kingdom
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