Bhaktivedanta Manor - Hare Krishna Temple Watford

Sri Krishna Janmashtami
2026-09-06 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Fri 4 & Sun 6 Sept 2026 | Free ticket required for entry
Sri Krishna Janmashtami is the appearance day of Lord Sri Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The birth of Lord Krishna is one of the biggest celebrations of the year, celebrated all over the world.
Krishna means “the all-attractive one”. He is the cause of all causes, the Supreme personality of the entire creation, both material and spiritual, He is the God of all gods, and the Lord within everything and separate from everything at the same time. This is the day devotees celebrate His beautiful pastimes, His presence in their lives, taking time to remember their eternal loving relationship with Him and His presence within all of our hearts.

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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
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Dussehra (Festival)
2026-10-25
Sun 25 October 2026 – Free ticket required for entry
Dussehra celebrates the victory of Lord Ramachandra over Ravana during the battle in Lanka. This pastime appears in the great epic Ramayana. The word Dussehra comes from the word `dus` meaning `ten’ and `hara`, meaning `annihilated`, referring to the destruction of the ten-headed Ravana.

Schedule
Free ticket required
Full schedule and timings TBC

FAQ

Why do I need a ticket?

A ticket is required to enter the site on Sun 25 Oct 2026
– By booking your time slot, this helps us create a better and smoother experience for you, with shorter queues and more space to participate in the festival.
– Reduces heavy traffic in the surrounding area, making it easier for you to attend and creates less disruption for locals and non festival-goers.
– Helps us to be less wasteful, as we can prepare appropriate quantities of resources and prasadam (sanctified food).

What are the ticket times?

A ticket will be required for entry between 2pm-6pm. Without a ticket between these times we will not be able to let you in.

Do children need tickets?

Tickets are not required for children under 5.

What happens if I arrive without a ticket?

In order to enter Bhaktivedanta Manor on this day, a ticket is required. Without a ticket you will not be let in.

How long can I stay?

You are welcome to stay and enjoy the festivities for as long as you like. Your ticket time only relates to your arrival time.

What if I arrive earlier / later than my booked arrival time?

If you arrive 30 mins before or after your booked arrival time, then you will still be allowed entry. Any earlier than that, we may ask you to please come back later, closer to your booked time. Any later than that, we will try our best to accommodate you, but it may not be possible to allow entry due to limited parking. Please arrive as close to your booked arrival time as possible.

Accessibility Information

Disabled Access for the Burning of Ravana

Please note that the Burning of the effigy of Ravana will take place in the fields, and the terrain could be muddy and bumpy. There will be no buggies available.

Is there parking available for wheelchair users?

When arriving, please make your requirement for wheelchair accessibility known to the car park volunteers. They will do their best to direct you to an area closer to the temple site and with a smoother surface to navigate.

Is there special parking available if you are a disabled badge holder, elderly, or pregnant?

We are unable to facilitate a special parking area, given the amount of guests and cars we are catering for, however please speak to one of our car park volunteers upon arrival and they will try and park you as close as possible.

Do I need a ticket if I arrive by walking or taxi?

Yes, a ticket is still required even if you walk to the Temple or get a taxi.

How can I cancel tickets?

If you are unable to attend, please cancel your tickets so others can join. Visit https://krishnatemple.link/cancel to see how you can cancel your tickets.

If you are having trouble cancelling the tickets, please email us at ticket@krishnatemple.com and we’d be happy to do it for you. Similarly, if any family members also have tickets that they won’t be using, please let us know so that we can cancel their ticket and make it available to others.

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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.

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

Diwali (Festival)
2026-11-08
Diwali festival

Sun 8 Nov 2026
Free ticket required for entry
Note: There will be no fireworks on this day
For more information about Diwali, FAQ’s, Shuttle Services and to book your tickets, please click the buttons below

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Donations

To mark this auspicious occasion of Diwali, many wonderful arrangements are being made to celebrate at Bhaktivedanta Manor. Many thousands of pilgrims will be coming to celebrate this special occasion. Please support this year’s festival with your heartfelt contribution.

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Annakuta / Govardhana-puja

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

Gita Jayanti Maha Yajna - Bhagavad-gita Recitation
2026-12-26
Saturday 26 December 2026

Conclude 2026 with a spiritual recharge, ready for 2027!
Join us for the immersive recitation of the entire Bhagavad-gita
Gita Jayanti includes:
– Recitation of the entire 700 verses of the Gita
– Explanations by S.B. Keshava Swami
– Fire yajna (Havan)
– Your sponsored family name displayed
– Your copy of the Gita offered

To participate, we invite you to sponsor Bhagavad-gita’s, for the spiritual benefit of society

Sponsor Bhagavad Gitas

All 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)

Schedule

Doors: 8am
Recitation begins: 8:30am
Breaks every 6 chapters
Recitation Ends / Lunch: 2pm

Live Stream

YouTube

Click here to view the live stream

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a ticket to attend?

No ticket is required. We ask everyone to sponsor Bhagavad-gita’s to participate.

How many people can join in the Yajna having sponsored?

£51 sponsorship = 1 attendee max.
£108 or more sponsorship = 2 attendees max.

Will you have the Bhagavad-gita available in Gujarati or Hindi?

Most 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.

Can I take the Bhagavad-gita away with me?

Yes, 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.

What size Bhagavad-gitas will you have available?

Small & medium copies will be available on the day, just let us know if you have a preference when collecting yours.

Can I attend the Yajna without sponsoring?

Priority 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.

Can I do my sponsorship on the day?

Yes, 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.

Will this event be broadcast live?

Yes, this event will be broadcast live on our YouTube & Facebook channels. Please join us online if you are unable to attend in person.

What does it mean to be a Yajaman?

A ‘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.
As 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.

Are there any courses on Bhagavad-gita?

Yes. 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.
Gita Life (In Person)
Gita Life (Online)
Kids Gita Life (4-8 yrs)
Kids Gita Life (8-14 yrs)

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

About the Bhagavad-Gita
Bhagavad Gita is organised into 18 chapters and contains 700 verses. The Gita can also be divided into three sections (6 chapters each):
Section 1: Karma Yoga
Section 2: Bhakti Yoga
Section 3: Jnana Yoga
The 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.
The daily reading of Bhagavad Gita together with chanting the Hare Krishna mantra can bring about rapid spiritual advancement for any person.
Out 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.
“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.
We invite you to explore this marvellous work.

Refresh 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.
Gita 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.
The 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.
In 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.
The mind, intelligence and senses are discussed in terms of their strengths and limitations, and guidelines are given for their intended use.

New Year's Day Darshan
2027-01-01 09:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London)
Friday 1 January 2027

Start the new year with darshan of Their Lordships, Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda, Sri Sri Sita Rama Lakshman Hanuman, & Sri Sri Gaura Nitai.
No ticket required
Darshan open from 9am-9pm
Priority Darshan for those with limited mobility and young children between 9am-11am.
Avoid peak periods between
12pm-2pm & 4pm-5pm
Prasad
To keep the Car Parks flowing Prasad will be offered to everyone to take away on the drive out in the cars.
Café / Gift Shop / Gardens / Playground / Goshala
All areas closed
Due 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.
Thank you for your understanding. Hare Krishna!

Frequently asked questions

Will I need a ticket?

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
