Month of Kartik
2026-10-25 - 2026-11-24 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
25 October – 24 November 2026

During this time, pilgrims come from far and wide to offer a lamp to Mother Yasoda and Lord Krishna, and also increase their spiritual activities. The importance of this month is described extensively in the scriptures, especially in Srila Rupa Goswami’s Mathura Mahatmya.
Every day, devotees come to the Temple and offer a candle to Lord Damodara and read Krishna book. The Damodarastakam, a series of eight beautiful verses by the great sage Satyavrata Muni, is sung daily in the morning and evening.

Daily Schedule

Morning – Candle offering – 7am – 7:20am
Evening – Candle offering – 4:20pm – 7:30pm
Notes:
Candles 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.
Offerings will be paused between 6:30pm – 7pm as the curtains will be closed at this time. During this time there will be a special talk given on Krishna’s pastimes.
Children under 5 will not be given a candle. Children must be supervised at all times.
Offering times and locations may vary on festival days

Listen to the story of Kartik

Created by Bhaktivedanta Players. Listen to the audio drama of Damodara-Lila, the story of Kartik.

https://www.krishnatemple.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Damodar-Lila.mp3-1-2.mp3

Annakuta & Govardhana Puja
2026-11-09
Mon 9 Nov 2026

Govardhana Puja, Go-Puja and Annakuta are all connected with the story of Lord Krishna lifting Govardhana Hill to protect the inhabitants of Vrindavan. On this day, a small hill of sweets is made from food prepared by the devotees, which is then offered to the Deities, and subsequently distributed to everyone. This is known as the “annakuta” ceremony. Cows are honoured as part of the festivities as well.

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Schedule

No Ticket Required for entry
Annakuta Darshan: 8am-5pm
Darshan: 8am-7.30pm
Temple Room
Mangal Arati: 4.30am
Morning Program (Sri Krishna Haveli)
TBC
Prasad Notice
Small amounts of Annakuta prasad will be distributed to the visitors. Prasad feast is at 7pm (evening). Please note there will be no prasad / meal served in the day, and there will be no food served in the Café.
Evening Program (Sri Krishna Haveli)
TBC
New Gokul Farm (Goshalla)
9am-7:30pm

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a ticket to attend?

No ticket required

Will there be parking available?

Yes. Free parking will be available all day.

How do I get there?

Address
Bhaktivedanta Manor
Hilfield Lane
Watford
Sat-Nav: WD25 8HE
Note: 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.
For Public Transport & Map, please CLICK HERE

Disappearance of Srila Prabhupada
2026-11-13
Fri 13 Nov 2026

His 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 disappearance of Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), is reflected on by devotees around the world with heartfelt appreciations and chanting of the holy names of the Lord, appreciating his profound influence on their lives.

Schedule
Morning Programme
Timings TBC
Srila Prabhupada’s Rooms
6.00pm – Kirtan and offerings
7.23pm – Arati and Gurvastakam
Harinam & Book Distribution
Timings TBC
(Fasting until noon on this day)

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a ticket to attend?

No ticket is required. Free for all to attend.

Will there be parking available?

Yes. Free parking will be available all day.

How do I get there?

Address Bhaktivedanta Manor Hilfield Lane Watford Sat-Nav: WD25 8HE
Note: 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.
For Public Transport & Map, please CLICK HERE

Preview from previous festivals
