Appearance of Sri Srivas Pandit
2026-03-11 16:30 - 19:30 (Europe/London) | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Wed 11 Mar 2026

Location: Temple Room
4.30pm – Bhajans & Katha
5.30pm – Talk by Kripamoya Das
6.30pm – A Dramatic re-telling by Jaya Krsna Das & Friends
7pm – Gaura Arati
Prasadam served from 5pm – 6:30pm (in the Sri Krishna Haveli)

Srila Prabhupada introduced his followers to the Panca Tattva, five transcendental truths, namely Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (the Supreme Person), Nityananda Prabhu (His expansion), Advaita Acharya (His incarnation), Gadadhara (His internal energy) and Srivasa Pandita (His devotee). There are innumerable unalloyed devotees of the Lord and they’re all headed by Srivasa Pandita.
Srivasa Pandita, who’s described as an incarnation of Narada Muni, played an important role in Sri Chaitanya’s pastimes. Krishnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami describes that before Sri Chaitanya accepted the renounced order of life, He “regularly led congregational chanting of the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra in the house of Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura every night for one full year.” Sometimes Srivasa would please Sri Chaitanya by describing to Him the transcendental mellows of the pastimes of Krishna in Śrī Vṛndāvana.

Frequently asked questions

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.
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Rama Navami
2026-03-26
Thurs 26 Mar 2026

Lord Rama is a powerful incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, manifesting as an ideal king. He appeared in the Treta-yuga, more than two million years ago.
During His activities while on Earth, Lord Rama demonstrated high moral values and acted as the perfect son, student, brother, husband and King. His extraordinary adventure is marvellously depicted in the famous epic The Ramayana.
The Rama Navami celebration observes the birth of Lord Rama, and is one of the most auspicious days in the Vaisnava calendar.
No ticket required

Schedule

Darshan (Temple Room)
Open from 7:30am-7:30pm
Morning Program

Temple program
7.00am – Guru Puja
7.30am – Darshan
7.35am – Kirtan
8.00am – Srila Prabhupada procession to Sri Krishna Haveli
Haveli program
8.10am – Words of welcome
8.15am – Bharatnatyam dance ‘Kalyana Rama’
8.30am – Festival Class
9.45am – Abhishek of Rama Shila
Harinam & Book Distribution
11am-1pm (Watford Town Centre)
Prasadam
Served at 1:30pm
Evening Programme (Temple Room)
4.00pm – Kirtan
4.45pm – 6.00pm – Flower offerings to Sri Sita Rama Lakshman Hanuman
5.00pm – 6.30pm – Prasadam
7.00pm – Gaura Arati
Subject to change

Frequently asked questions

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.
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Appearance of Sri Hanuman
2026-04-01 16:30 - 19:30
Wednesday 1 April 2026

Hanuman is the pure devotee of Lord Rama, and by his example we can learn many lessons and continue to serve the devotees and Sri Rama.

Schedule

Schedule
Outside reception area (outdoors) | 1pm
Raising of the Hanuman flag
Temple Room | 4:30pm-7:30pm
4:30pm – Bhajans & Katha
5:30pm – Musical Offering by Jayadev Das
6pm – Class on the glories of Sri Hanuman
7pm – Gaura Arati
Prasadam
5pm-6:30pm (Sri Krishna Haveli)
Note: This day is also the appearance of Sri Shyamananda Prabhu & Sri Vamsivadana Thakur as well as the anniversary of the installation of Sri Tulsidevi at Bhaktivedanta Manor. Please also take darshan in the Tulasi Garden.

Frequently asked questions

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

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Appearance of Sri Gadadhara Pandit
2026-04-17 16:30 - 19:30
Fri 17 Apr 2026 | Schedule

Location: Temple Room
4.30pm-6pm – Devotional songs and sacred readings on the life and teachings of Sri Gadadhara Pandit
6pm – Special class by Govinda Das
7pm – Gaura Arati
Prasadam served from 5pm – 6:30pm (in the Sri Krishna Haveli)

Sri Gadadhara Pandita is one of the five Panca-tattva, who along with Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, Sri Nityananda Prabhu, Sri Advaita Acarya, and Srivasa Thakura descended to this world to teach pure devotional service and spread the chanting of the holy name of Lord Krishna. He is sakti-tattva, an incarnation of the internal or pleasure potency of Lord Krishna, and is the personification of love of Godhead.

Frequently asked questions

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.
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Appearance of Sri Ramanujacharya
2026-04-22 16:30 - 19:30
Wed 22 Apr 2026 | Schedule

Location: Temple Room
4:20pm – Arati & Devotional Songs
5pm – Class: ‘The Unique Contribution of Sri Ramanujacharya to India’s Philosophical Landscape, and Srila Prabhupada’s Appreciation for Him’
6pm – Drama by the Leelamrita Team: ‘Sri Ramanujacharya: His Glorious Pastimes’
6:30pm – Quiz by Vrinda
7pm – Gaura Arati
Prasadam served from 5pm – 6:30pm (in the Sri Krishna Haveli)

Frequently asked questions

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

Appearance of Srimati Sita Devi
2026-04-25
Sat 25 Apr 2026

Schedule

Schedule (Subject to change)
Morning (Temple Room)
4:30am – Mangal Arati
7am-10am – Morning Program (Darshan, Guru Puja, Class on Sita Devi)
10am-11am – Gifts and Flower Offerings to Srimati Sita Devi. See below for more details
Noon (Temple Room)
12:30pm – Raja Bhoga Arati
1pm – 4pm – Darshan & kirtan
Evening Programme
Timings TBC

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Offerings to Srimati Sita Devi

Gifts
On her appearance day, we invite you to offer gifts to Srimati Sita Devi. From 7am-11am there will be a gifts table in the reception area where you can purchase gifts suitable for offering. These will then be given to our pujaris to offer them to Srimati Sita Devi.
If you wish to order online beforehand, please use our Amazon wishlist, with a pre-approved list of gifts suitable for offering.
CLICK HERE to view the wishlist
Flowers
Between 10am-11am you will also have the opportunity to offer flowers. Please bring your own flowers for offering.
Prayers / Cards
You are welcome to offer your prayers. Please bring your card with your written prayers that will be presented to Srimati Sita Devi by our pujaris.

Frequently asked questions

Is a ticket required for entry?

No ticket required on this day

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

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Disappearance of Sri Jayananda Prabhu
2026-04-29
Wednesday 29 April 2026

Schedule
4:30am-8:30am | Temple Room
Morning Programme with Special Class by Bhakti Anugraha Janardana Swami
12pm-4pm | Watford Town Centre
Book Distribution, Harinam & Distribution of 300 Prasadam Cookies
4:30pm-7:30pm | Temple Room
Glorification, Memories, Bhajans, Rathayatra Katha & Gaura Arati
7:30pm-9pm | Temple Room
Nrisimha and Jayananda Prabhu Katha by Vraja Bihari Das
Prasadam Times | Seva Hall
8.30am • Breakfast
4.30pm • Dinner (until 6.30pm)

About

“Everyone should follow the example of Jayananda. I am very proud that I had such a nice disciple. If possible Jayananda’s picture should be hung in the ratha of Lord Jagannatha, and in all of our temples a day may be set aside for holding a festival in his honor, just as we do on the disappearance day of the other great Vaisnavas.” – Srila Prabhupada Letter to Ramesvara, New Delhi, 11 May 1977
After the disappearance of Jayananda Das on May 1, 1977, His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada instructed devotees all over the world to commemorate the event every year as they would any great Vaishnava’s disappearance day.
Jayananda was always ready to do whatever was necessary to push on Krishna consciousness. He was expert at everything: cooking, preaching, Deity worship, public relations, sankirtan, selling incense, construction, and everything else it takes to run a temple. He was a tireless worker. He would be the first one up in the morning and the last one to sleep at night. It was Jayananda who was always running out to get the flowers, Jayananda who was washing dishes and making sure the kitchen was clean, Jayananda who was often missing class while he was out doing some service, and Jayananda who was always encouraging others to go out and preach, and setting the example himself.
Whatever assignment he was given, he would always get done, even if he had to suffer personally for it. No matter how hard he was working, he would never stop for a nap during the day. He seemed to be inexhaustible.
From a Back to Godhead article by Kalakantha dasa. Click here to read more

Frequently asked questions

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

Appearance of Sri Nrisimhadeva
2026-04-30
Thurs 30 Apr 2026
Sri Nrisimhadeva is Lord Krishna’s incarnation as half-man, half-lion. He is glorified, described and explained in the Vaisnava scripture Srimad Bhagavatam. Devotees pray to this form of the Lord for protection, not only from physical threats but also from the selfish attachments in our own hearts.
Lord Nrisimhadeva came to protect his great devotee, Prahlada Maharaja, who constantly prayed to Lord Krishna despite being tortured by his father, Hiranyakashipu. Nrsimhadeva outwitted the demon Hiranyakashipu, who thought that he had been blessed to never die under any circumstance.
Nrisimha Caturdasi, the appearance of Sri Nrisimhadeva is a day to pray for protection and celebrate His glories.

Schedule

Morning Programme | Temple Room
7.00am – Guru Puja
7.30am – Darshan followed by Kirtan
7.55am – Procession with Srila Prabhupada to Haveli
Morning Programme | Sri Krishna Haveli
8.10am – Welcome by Visakha mataji and start of program
8.15am – Narasimha Kavach song by kids
8.25am – Bharatnatyam dance
8.35am – Class
9.45am – Narasimha yajna
11.00am – Harinam and book distribution in Watford
Afternoon Programme | Sri Krishna Haveli
4.30pm – Haveli program starts with Kirtan
4.45pm – Gurukula Performance
5.00pm – Drama by Junior Bhaktivedanta Players
5.30pm – Class
6.00pm – Abhishek
7.00pm – Prasadam
(Get the blessings of all vaisnavas, by sponsoring prasad. Contact bmf@krishnatemple.com)
Harinam & Book Distribution in Watford Town Centre
12pm-4pm
Darshan
Open from 7:30am-7:30pm
Fasting until dusk on this day
Prasad will contain grains

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Frequently asked questions

Will there be parking available?

Yes. Free parking will be available all day.

How do I get there?

The best way to get to the Manor is to drive. If you are using google maps, search for ‘Bhaktivedanta Manor, Watford’ and follow directions. If you are using a SatNav, use approximate driving postcode WD25 8HE and follow road signs to ‘Hare Krishna Temple’. Do not use WD25 8EZ on your SatNav, as this will lead you to Letchmore Heath village through which there is no access to the Temple. The only entrance to temple is via Hilfield Lane.
Address
Bhaktivedanta Manor
Hilfield Lane
Watford
Sat-Nav: WD25 8HE
For Public Transport & Map, please click the link below
Travel information

How do I donate towards the festival?

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Snana Yatra
2026-05-10 09:15 - 17:00
Sunday 10 May 2026

Bathing ceremony for Lord Jagannatha, Baladeva, and Subhadra in the Sri Krishna Haveli at Bhaktivedanta Manor.

Schedule

9:15am – Arrival and Welcome of Jagannatha, Baladeva & Subhadra at Sri Krishna Haveli
9:45am – Abhishek Ceremony starts – (To bathe Jagannath join the queue between 9.15am – 12.15pm)
1pm – Abhishek Ceremony ends and Sringar
2pm – Raj Bhoga
2:25pm – Raj Bhoga Arati with Hathi Vesha Darshan (Elephant Outfit) & Kirtan
4pm – Vaikalika Bhoga
4:20pm – Dhupa Arati
4:45pm – Jagannatha, Baladeva & Subhadra depart
Prasadam will be served from 12pm-2pm
Guidelines for bathing during Snana-yatra
Please approach in a clean condition and follow the instructions of the pujaris. Do ask if you are unsure about anything.
Pujaris are unable to carry your children so kindly carry very small ones (1 child per adult), unless they can walk. If a child is distressed, please wait until they have calmed down before approaching to bathe.
Young children (those under 7 years) will not be given a conch of their own and will need to share with an adult. They can hold the adult’s arm or body.
Do not touch the Deities.
Please only bathe the Deities once, even if you wish to bathe on behalf of someone else. Before or on receiving the conch, silently declare to the Lord the names of the one or two people you are bathing for (including yourself).
Do not carry bags while bathing. You will be asked to put them down and collect them again once you have finished bathing. A rucksack is OK.
Bathe from the top only. That means the head of the Deities only – not the feet or arms.
Do not take selfies/photos while bathing.
Please offer your obeisances off the stage.
Devotees are always eager to serve. Please do so at the Snana-yatra festival by bathing the Deities. Kindly do not approach to wave a fan or hold the Deity, even if you are brahman initiated. You will be refused, and we do not wish to offend any persons.
Sri Sri Jagannatha Baladeva Subhadra ki jaya!

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need Tickets?

Tickets are not 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

Month of Purushottama
2026-05-17 16:20 - 2026-06-14 19:30
Our 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.
It 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.
Daily Schedule | Temple Room (from 17 May to 14 June 2026)
4:20pm – Arati
4:30pm – Offering of Candles (until 6:15pm),
6:15pm – Reading of Bhagavad-gita, Chapter 15 (Purusottama Yoga – The Yoga of the Supreme Person)
7pm – Gaura Arati

Frequently asked questions

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

Jhulan Yatra
2026-08-23 - 2026-08-27
Sun 23 – Thurs 27 Aug 2026

The five-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.
During 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.
Since 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.

Schedule

Morning 7am
Evening 4:45pm-6:15pm
Please bring your own flowers to offer to the deities

Frequently asked questions

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.
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Appearance of Lord Balarama
2026-08-27
Thurs 27 Aug 2026
The 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.
Lord 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.
Lord 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.
Balaram 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.

Schedule (Subject to change)
Morning Programme
4:30am – Mangal Arati
7am – Deity Greeting (Darshan)
7:05am – Jhulan Yatra (Final day)
7:45am – Guru puja
8:15am – Class
12:30pm – Arati
1:30pm – Lunch Feast (if you would like to sponsor the feast please get in touch with Govinda das 07305 361726)
Evening Programme
Timings & Schedule TBC
Harinam & Book Distribution | Watford Town Centre
Timings TBC
(Get the blessings of all vaisnavas, by sponsoring prasad. Contact bmf@krishnatemple.com)
(Fasting until noon on this day)

Frequently asked questions

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

How do I donate towards the festival?

Thank you for thinking of donating! Please click the link below to donate
Donate here

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Radhastami
2026-09-19
Sat 19 Sept 2026
Srimati 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.
She 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.
On Radhastami day, devotees meditate on the exalted position of Srimati Radharani and offer prayers to her.

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Schedule
Morning Programme
Mangal Arati, Guru Puja, Deity Greeting, Radhika-Stava, Class & Abhishek
Timings TBC
Prasadam
Timings TBC
Harinam & Book Distribution | Watford Town Centre
Timings TBC
Evening Programme | Sri Krishna Haveli
Kirtan, Class, Flower Offerings & Cake Distribution
Timings TBC
(Fasting until noon on this day)
If 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.

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

How do I donate towards the festival?

Thank you for thinking of donating! Please click the link below to donate
Donate here

Month of Kartik
2026-10-25 - 2026-11-24
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.

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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.
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Preview from previous festivals
