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SUMMARY:Month of Purushottama
DESCRIPTION:17 May to 14 June 2026\nOur modern calendar consists of twelve months of unequal length\, ranging from 28 to 31 days.  The Vedic calendar also utilises 12 months\, but these are generally 28 days long.  Therefore over time\, a discrepancy arises as the months move out of alignment with the solar year.  In the same way that leap years are regularly added to our standard calendar and even leap seconds (which most people are unaware of)\, the Vedic calendar includes an additional month every 2-3 years. This extra month is called Adhika Masa or Purusottama Masa. There is spiritual significance to its existence alongside its usefulness in keeping alignment. Similar to Kartik (Damodara) month\, spiritual performances in this month manifest special potency.  Special vows\, fasting and acts of devotion bring extra merit and purification. \nIt is therefore a wonderful opportunity for the bhaktas – the devotees of Lord Krishna.  Here at Bhaktivedanta Manor\, we invite you to participate in an entire month of special programmes.  Come and discover the special story behind the extra month and enjoy traditional bhajans. \nDaily Schedule | Temple Room (from 17 May to 14 June 2026)\n4:20pm – Arati\n4:30pm – Offering of Candles (until 6:15pm)\, Singing of Chaurastakam and recitation of Chapter 15 of Bhagavad Gita\n6:15pm – Reading of Bhagavad-gita\, Chapter 15 (Purusottama Yoga – The Yoga of the Supreme Person)\n7pm – Gaura Arati \nNotes:\nCandles will be provided free of charge to everyone. Please do not bring your own candles\, lamps or ghee wicks for offering. One candle per person. \nDonate: If you would like to donate food items for this month please see our list of items needed \n\nDonate for Purushottam mas\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Glories of the Purushottama Month\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\n\n\n\n\n\n	Chaurastakam\n\nThe ‘Chaurastakam’ is a series 8 verses written by Bilvamangala Thakura. It is recommended to sing this bhajan daily during the Month of Purushottama. Read the words and listen below. \n\nRead the Verses\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Bhagavad-gita Chapter 15 – Purushottama Yoga\n\nIn the introduction to the Bhagavad-gita\, Srila Prabhupada explains “In the Fifteenth Chapter it shall be seen that the Supreme Personality of Godhead\, Purushottama\, is above both impersonal Brahman and the partial realisation of Paramatma.” – so in this month of Purushottama\, we will be doing daily readings of the fifteenth chapter. \n\nRead Chapter 15\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\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
CATEGORIES:Vaishnava Festivals
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SUMMARY:Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School Open Evening
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 17 June 2026\n\n\n\nCome and join us at Gurukula – The Hare Krishna Primary School Open Evening to explore our school\, meet our teachers and students. \nWelcome to Gurukula – The Hare Krishna Primary School Open Evening! Join us for an exciting event where you can learn all about our school. Meet our teachers\, explore our classrooms\, and discover the unique educational experience we offer. This is your chance to see first-hand what makes Gurukula so special – personalised learning in a spiritual environmment rooted in Vaishnava teachings and Krishna Consciousness. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be a part of our vibrant school community. Please book one ticket per family. We look forward to welcoming you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister to attend\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\nThe School is accessed via the Hilton Hotel Car Park up the slope to the right. You can park your car in the Hilton Hotel Car park and scan the QR Code at the school entrance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow do I get there?\n\n\n\nHartspring Cottage\n7 Elton Way\nWatford WD25 8HB \nThe school is accessed via the Hilton Hotel Car Park. The entrance is up the slope to the right. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow many tickets can I book?\n\n\n\nPlease book one ticket per family.
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LOCATION:Gurukula\, 7 Elton Way\, Hartspring Cottage\, Watford\, WD25 8HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Vaishnava Festivals
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SUMMARY:Panihati Chida Dahi Utsava
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 28 June 2026 | Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Chida Dahi Utsava\, also known as the Chipped Rice celebration of Panihati\, is a yearly celebration of the pastimes of Srila Raghunatha dasa Goswami and Lord Nityananda Prabhu. This pastime took place on the banks of the Ganges at Panihati\, which is just north of Calcutta. Lord Chaitanya and his associates enjoyed many transcendental pastimes here. Chida Dahi Utsava remembers how the Lord mercifully reciprocated with His devotees by arranging\, through Nityananda Prabhu and Raghunatha dasa\, to provide an ecstatic feast of yoghurt and chipped rice\, along with various other nectar foodstuffs. \nEvening (Sri Krishna Haveli\, Kirtan Hall) \n4:30pm – Kirtan & Bhajans –  Offering of Chida Dahi\n5:00pm – Story and teachings from Panihati Chida Dahi celebration Vaisesika Das & Kripamoya Das\n6:00pm – Awards for best painted pots and best prep by panel of judges – Visakha Dasi\, Kripamoya Das & Vaisesika Das\n6:15pm – Drama: ‘The Pastime of Panihati Chida Dahi’ by the Krishna Club Drama Group\n7:00pm – Gaura Arati in Temple Room \nPainting Pots\nIf you are an artist and would like to paint a pot for the offering please come to Kirtan Hall A at 2pm. Bring your brushes and paints\, We will provide the pots. First come first serve (we only have 50 pots for painting). We will offer a special prize to the top 3 artistic pots. \nPreparing Chipped Rice Offering\nIf you are part of our Sunday cooking teams or part of the Pujari cooking team please reach out to Krsnapurna Mataji to come and make a preparation. (cooking will be done between 3pm-4:30pm and all ingredients will be available in Kirtan Hall C) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	 Panihati Utsav – A feast of Mercy\n\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\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
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