Bhaktivedanta Manor - Hare Krishna Temple Watford

Sadhu Sanga with Vrindavan Chandra Das Goswami
2026-07-15 19:00 - 2026-07-16 21:00 (Europe/London) | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Wed 15 & Thurs 16 July 2026 | Temple Room | 7pm-9pm
Join us for two evenings of enlivening wisdom with Vrindavan Chandra Das Goswami.
Topic: ‘Clearing the heart for Lord Jagannatha’

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

Watford Rathayatra
2026-07-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Watford Town Centre, Watford, United Kingdom
Saturday 18 July 2026 – Watford

Procession in the Park | Kirtan, Music, Dance, Bouncy Castle for Kids, Stalls
The Festival of Chariots, also known as ‘Ratha Yatra’ is an ancient tradition of procession that takes place around the world, originating in India. Filled with singing, dancing, colour, and spirituality, it is a joyous occasion for all that attend.
Free and with something for everyone – Fun for the family, philosophy for the spiritual-seeker, singing & dancing for the expressive soul, and a free delicious vegetarian meal for all the public.
Start point – 11am: Watford High Street (by the pond), followed by procession into Cassiobury Park
End point: Cassiobury Park Bandstand
Free vegetarian feast served at 2pm

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning and origin behind the Festival of Chariots / Ratha Yatra?

‘Ratha Yatra’ literally translates as ‘Chariot Festival’. It is an extraordinary festival that originates in Jagannatha Puri on the east coast of India and dates back over 2,000 years.
Krishna, in His most merciful form as Lord Jagannatha, is pulled along on a large wooden cart. Lord Jagannatha is present along with His brother, Baladeva and sister, Subhadra.
At the end of the procession, there is a big gathering of devotees with feasting, stalls and spiritual entertainment.

Who is Lord Jagannatha?

Lord Jagannatha, known as the Lord of the Universe, is a wooden form of Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

What will you be singing on the day?

Primarily the Hare Krishna Maha-Mantra will be sung:
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
The mantra is most commonly translated as, “O Lord, O Energy of the Lord, please engage me in Your service.” It was popularized in the sixteenth century by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, and spread worldwide in the late twentieth century by Srila Prabhupada and his followers in the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.

Can anyone attend?

Yes, this is free and open to everyone. Tell a friend, bring your family, or come on your own.

Sunday Love Feast
2026-07-19 | Sri Krishna Haveli, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Join us every Sunday in the Sri Krishna Haveli. Filled with chanting & dancing, enlivening wisdom, culture & entertainment, and of course the delicious prasadam (feast).
This will be a family friendly event, with something for everyone. A chance for the community to come together, as well as something interesting and inspiring for the newcomer.
Please note that simple maha-prasadam will be available for all visitors to the temple, however the full meal (feast prasadam) will only be for attendees of the full Love feast program.
11:30am-1pm

Last entry 11:45am
Talk: ‘Glories of the Srimad-Bhagavatam’ with Vrindavan Chandra das Goswami
Kirtan & Prasad Feast
4:30pm-6:30pm

Last entry 4:45pm
Talk & Q&A: ‘Three Logs of Wood: The Meaning of Ratha-Yatra’ by David Willmott
Bharatnatyam Dance: ‘Jai Jai Jagannath’ by Nandapriya, Dhriti and Kriti
Kirtan & Prasad Feast
Location: Sri Krishna Haveli Kirtan Hall

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a ticket to attend?

No ticket is required. Free for all to attend.

What time is prasadam served?

Morning Session: Prasadam will be served at 1pm
Evening Session: Prasadam will be served at 6:30pm
Please note that simple maha-prasadam will be available for all visitors, however the full meal (feast prasadam) will only be for attendees of the full program.

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 events

Manor. Mantra. Music
2026-07-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Sri Krishna Haveli, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Harmonies of Devotion
Kirtan is a mix of music, mantra, meditation and dance that reawakens your spirituality and nourishes your mind, body and soul!
Hosted at the Bhaktivedanta Manor, a picturesque Victorian estate surrounded by lush gardens, generously donated by George Harrison of The Beatles.
You will learn things that will help you in your spiritual quest in life through song, dance, music, meditation, mantras and food!
Sounds like a great deal? There’s more…
It’s FREE
So come along and be inspired.
Location: Sri Krishna Haveli, Bhaktivedanta Manor
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm
Prasadam served after the program for attendees (from 8:30pm)

Register to attend (FREE)

About

What to Expect:
No experience necessary, Kirtan is for everyone, all you need is an open heart and mind. Expect a serene, spiritually enlivening evening of call and response chants with our incredible band. At the end, we love to mingle over prasadam. If you have any questions get in touch, otherwise we cannot wait to spend the evening with you!
How much does it cost?
The event is free, but you can make a donation on the day or at time of registration
We are excited to have you join us on this spiritual and wisdom journey at Bhaktivedanta Manor. For more information, please email us on info@schoolofbhakti.com

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

Sunday Love Feast
2026-07-26 | Sri Krishna Haveli, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Join us every Sunday in the Sri Krishna Haveli. Filled with chanting & dancing, enlivening wisdom, culture & entertainment, and of course the delicious prasadam (feast).
This will be a family friendly event, with something for everyone. A chance for the community to come together, as well as something interesting and inspiring for the newcomer.
Please note that simple maha-prasadam will be available for all visitors to the temple, however the full meal (feast prasadam) will only be for attendees of the full Love feast program.
11:30am-1pm

Last entry 11:45am
Panel Discussion: ‘The Ultimate Upgrade’ with Harry, Daniel, Hans and Guy
Kirtan & Prasad Feast
4:30pm-6:30pm

Last entry 4:45pm
Talk: ‘Glories of the Devotee: Lord Narayan and Durvasa Muni’ by Nischinta Das
Short drama: ‘There Runs the Thief’ by Radha-Damodara Theatre
Kirtan & Prasad Feast
Location: Sri Krishna Haveli Kirtan Hall

Can’t make it to the Manor? Try our Sunday Love Feast in Edgware
Bhaktivedanta Manor warmly invites the local community of Edgware to the Sunday Love Feast — a weekly celebration of joy, wisdom, and devotion right in your neighbourhood!
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Krishna Avanti Primary School, Camrose Ave, Edgware HA8 6ES

Sunday School (ages 4-12)*
Wisdom Talks for Adults
Arati
Prasad
Kirtan

More Info

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a ticket to attend?

No ticket is required. Free for all to attend.

What time is prasadam served?

Morning Session: Prasadam will be served at 1pm
Evening Session: Prasadam will be served at 6:30pm
Please note that simple maha-prasadam will be available for all visitors, however the full meal (feast prasadam) will only be for attendees of the full program.

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 events

Maha Morning Programme
2026-07-26 04:30 - 09:00 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
4:30am – 7:00am | Temple Room, Manor Building

Mangal Arati, Tulsi Puja, Japa & Deity Greeting
7:10am – 9:00am | Kirtan Hall, Sri Krishna Haveli

Guru Puja & Class by Harinamananda Das
Topic: ‘Six Loving Exchanges: Accepting Prasad’
Kids Activities: from 8am in Bala Govinda Room
Breakfast: 9am in Seva Hall C

You Are Warmly Invited to the Maha Morning Programme Event
Daily Morning Programme
The morning programme is the heart of spiritual life in all ISKCON temples worldwide. It is a sacred time to chant, hear, and serve in the early hours—nourishing the soul and deepening our connection with Lord Krishna.
What is the Maha Morning Programme Event?
This special gathering is designed to inspire and encourage those who may not attend regularly to come and experience the full beauty and potency of the morning programme. Join us for a spiritually enriching experience filled with:
– Divine Darshan of Their Lordhsips
– Soulful kirtan and japa meditation
– Joyous Dancing
– Uplifting class
– Blissful devotee association
– Delicious prasadam
Come, Relish, and Reconnect
Whether you’re a regular or haven’t been in a while, this is your invitation to return to the temple and receive the full blessings of the morning programme.
Let us rise early, chant together, and glorify the Lord!
Start your day inspired by joining us for a morning of divine connection, sacred chanting, ecstatic dancing, and joyful devotee association.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a ticket to attend?

No ticket is required. Free for all to attend.

What time is prasadam served?

Breakfast: Prasadam will be served at 9am

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

Can children come?

Yes the programme is open to devotees of all ages. During the Chaitanya Charitamrita class we will have a separate class for children.

Preview from previous events

Sunday Love Feast
2026-08-02, 2026-08-09, 2026-08-16, 2026-08-23, 2026-08-30 | Sri Krishna Haveli, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Join us every Sunday in the Sri Krishna Haveli. Filled with chanting & dancing, enlivening wisdom, culture & entertainment, and of course the delicious prasadam (feast).
This will be a family friendly event, with something for everyone. A chance for the community to come together, as well as something interesting and inspiring for the newcomer.
Please note that simple maha-prasadam will be available for all visitors to the temple, however the full meal (feast prasadam) will only be for attendees of the full Love feast program.
11:30am-1pm

Last entry 11:45am
Talk, Kirtan & Prasad Feast
4:30pm-6:30pm

Last entry 4:45pm
Talk, Kirtan & Prasad Feast
Location: Sri Krishna Haveli Kirtan Hall

Can’t make it to the Manor? Try our Sunday Love Feast in Edgware
Bhaktivedanta Manor warmly invites the local community of Edgware to the Sunday Love Feast — a weekly celebration of joy, wisdom, and devotion right in your neighbourhood!
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Krishna Avanti Primary School, Camrose Ave, Edgware HA8 6ES

Sunday School (ages 4-12)*
Wisdom Talks for Adults
Arati
Prasad
Kirtan

More Info

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a ticket to attend?

No ticket is required. Free for all to attend.

What time is prasadam served?

Morning Session: Prasadam will be served at 1pm
Evening Session: Prasadam will be served at 6:30pm
Please note that simple maha-prasadam will be available for all visitors, however the full meal (feast prasadam) will only be for attendees of the full program.

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 events

Ox Parade & Harvest Celebration
2026-08-02 09:45 - 12:45 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Sunday 2 August 2026
9:45am – Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda will travel from the temple building to the geogrid on an ox cart + Kirtan.
10am – Welcoming messages on the geogrid outside the Goshala.
10:15am – Parade of 7 ox carts with their lordships + Kirtan to the eco-farm through the pasture fields.
10:30am – Harvest festival at the eco-farm. Traditional welcome dance & offering of harvest to their lordships, inspiring kirtan & talks by seniors, ahimsa sweet rice and much more.
12:30pm – Parade + Kirtan back to the temple

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

Holy Name Day
2026-08-09 14:00 - 21:00 | Sri Krishna Haveli, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Sunday 9 August 2026 | Sri Krishna Haveli | 2pm-9pm
Join us for a day of enlivening kirtan and absorption of the Holy Name with Sivarama Swami & Madhava Das
This annual kirtan event is offered by the Mulji Family. In loving memory of Late Govindji & Benaben Mulji, Panna Rasik Mulji (Priya Sakhi Devi Dasi) & Pallavi Rasik Mulji.
Prasadam served from 6pm-8pm

Live Broadcast
This program will be broadcast live
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bhaktivedantamanor/live/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Krishnatemple/live

Listen

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

Vidyarambha - Ceremony for beginning your child’s education
2026-08-16 14:30 - 15:30 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Sunday 16 August 2026 | 2:30pm – 3:30pm

Vidyarambha – Ceremony for beginning your child’s education.
All events, as our children grow, are special for us. This ceremony of ‘vidya’ education, ‘arambha’ beginning, is another such event. As the child goes to get his/her education we want them to be able to digest what they learn and develop progressively. May their education make them people with good character, good intellect, and ability to make this world a better place. This ceremony is geared for this purpose. We seek the blessings from the goddess of learning ‘mother Saraswati’, from ‘Ganesh’, from ‘Vyasa’ the original guru and teacher, the parents and most of all Lord Krishna.

Cost: Donation based
Ages: For children 3 and above (For children starting pre-school or reception class)
Venue: Sri Krishna Haveli – Kirtan Hall B
Do I need to bring anything? Yes
– Bunch of yellow flowers
– Plate (at least 9″ diameter)
– Rice (half a kilo)
– New notebook
– Black marker
Can I bring extra people? Yes, please just let us know numbers beforehand
All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Contact Info: bmf@krishnatemple.com

Register for the ceremony

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 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
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.
For Public Transport & Map, please CLICK HERE

Appearance of Lord Balarama
2026-08-27 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
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

Preview from previous festivals

Bhaktivedanta Manor Closed for Visitors - Thur 3 Sept
2026-09-03 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Thursday 3rd September 2026

Hare Krishna,
To ensure everyone’s safety as final preparations take place for the upcoming Sri Krishna Janmashtami festival (Fri 4 & Sun 6 Sept 2026), the site will be temporarily closed on Friday 3rd September 2026 from 10am onwards. Access only for staff, registered volunteers and contractors. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Frequently asked questions

What areas will be closed to visitors?

Everything, including the gardens, playground, café, farm, goshala, temple, gift shop, and car parks.

Why is it closed?

To ensure everyone’s safety as final preparations take place for the upcoming Sri Krishna Janmashtami festival

Who has access on this day?

From 10am onwards, there will be access only for staff, volunteers and contractors.

Can I still come for the Morning Program (Mangal Arati, Guru Puja & Deity Greeting)?

Yes, you are still welcome to attend the Morning Program, however the site will be closed from 10am onwards.

Sri Krishna Janmashtami
2026-09-04, 2026-09-06 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Fri 4 & Sun 6 Sept 2026 | Free ticket required for entry
Ticket release date: Tues 25 Aug 2026 at 12pm (noon)
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.

Click here for details and ticket information

Donate

Janmashtami Festival Site Closed - Sat 5 Sept
2026-09-05 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Saturday 5th September 2026

Hare Krishna,
To reduce congestion and traffic in local villages, the Janmashtami festival site will be closed on Saturday 5th September 2026 from 10am onwards. Access only for staff, registered volunteers, contractors, and those with a valid ticket. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Frequently asked questions

What areas will be closed to visitors?

The whole Janmashtami Festival Site, including the gardens, playground, café, farm, goshala, gift shop, and field car parks.

Why is it closed?

To reduce traffic and congestion in the local villages.

Who has access on this day?

From 10am onwards, there will be access only for staff, registered volunteers, contractors and valid ticket holders.

Can I still come for the Morning Program (Mangal Arati, Guru Puja & Deity Greeting)?

Yes, you are still welcome to attend the Morning Program, however a ticket will be required for entry from 10am onwards, and the Janmashtami festival site will be closed.

Will there still be a programme for the Appearance of Srila Prabhupada?

Srila Prabhupada’s appearance will be honoured with morning programme, class, kirtan and prasad. A ticket will be required for entry from 10am onwards.

How do I get a ticket?

Tickets will be released closer to the time. Please keep an eye out for updates.

Radhastami
2026-09-19 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
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.

Donate for Radhashtami

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

Shraaddha
2026-09-26 - 2026-10-10 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
26 Sep – 10 Oct

Shraaddha is a time for expressing our love and gratitude to our departed family members by making offerings to help them on their onward journey.
Shraaddha lasts for one fortnight from the beginning of the lunar month of Ashwin, which this years falls from the 26th September until the 10 October inclusive.
More information – What is Shraaddha?

Ceremony at Bhaktivedanta Manor
There will be daily Shraaddha ceremonies at the temple.
The ceremony will be led by a priest consisting of Sankalpa, Offering Prasad & Tarpana (offering of Food & Water to ancestors ) & Go Puja / feeding of the cows.
Please book in advance so we can make sure that we have enough facilities.
Book for – Purnima Shraaddha Puja on Sep 26, 2:00 pm
Book for – Pratipad Shraaddha Puja on Sep 27, 5:00 pm
Book for – Dwitiya Shraaddha Puja on Sep 28, 5:00 pm
Book for – Trititya Shraaddha Puja on Sep 29, 5:00 pm
Book for – Chaturthi & Panchami Shraaddha Puja on Sep 30, 5:00 pm
Book for – Sasthi Shraaddha Puja on Oct 01, 5:00 pm
Book for – Saptami Shraaddha Puja on Oct 02, 5:00 pm
Book for – Ashtami Shraaddha Puja on Oct 03, 5:00 pm
Book for – Navami Shraaddha Puja on Oct 04, 5:00 pm
Book for – Dasami Shraaddha Puja on Oct 05, 5:00 pm
Ekadasi – We dont do Shraaddha Puja on Ekadasi (if your Shraaddha falls on this day please book last day of puja)
Book for – Dvadasi Shraaddha Puja on Oct 07, 5:00 pm
Book for – Trayodasi Shraaddha Puja on Oct 08, 5:00 pm
Book for – Chaturdasi Shraaddha Puja on Oct 09, 5:00 pm
Book for – Sarva Pitru Amavasya Shraaddha Puja – Oct 10, 3:00 PM
Book for – Sarva Pitru Amavasya Shraaddha Puja – Oct 10, 4:30 PM
If you have any queries, contact us at bmf@krishnatemple.com or phone 01923851008.
If you are not sure of the day that shraddha should be performed for your family member you can come on the last day, which is known as Sarva Pitru Amavasya.
To find out the day for your loved ones Shraddha you can use a Shraddha tithi calculator on Drik Panchang. (https://www.drikpanchang.com/utilities/tithi/hindu-shraddha-tithi-calculator.html) Please note this site is not affiliated to us and may have ads etc and other info which we have no control over.

Donate for Shraddha

Semolina Coarse / Suji (coarse) – We need lots
Sugar – Granulated – We need lots
Ghee (cow ghee) – (please do not bring better ghee as its vegetable ghee and we don’t use that)
Dal – Mung Dal Yellow, Mung dal split with Skin, Mung Whole, Toor Dal (arahar), Urad Dal
Beans – Chickpeas
Spices – Jeera (cumin), mustard seeds, Black pepper, Hing Powder, Fennel, Dhana Jeena Powder, Cardamom Powder, Cinnamon sticks, Cardamom pods
Butter – salted / unsalted
Oils – sunflower oil, olive oil
Nuts – Cashew, Peanuts, Almonds, Pine
Dried Fruits – Raisins, Pineapples, Apricots
Seeds – Sunflower
Items not needed
Atta/Flour – (We have too much stock at the moment)
Rice – (We have too much stock at the moment)
Milk – Goes off very quickly as it will be out of the fridge.
Jaggery Goor
Margarine / vegetable ghee – We dont use in the temple
Chappati Atta
Sesame Seeds
Turmeric
Red Dal (Masoor)

About Śrāddha at Bhaktivedanta Manor
Ceremony at Bhaktivedanta Manor
Sankalpa
Pitri Tarpana ( offering of Water to ancestors )
Go Puja / feeding of the Cows
What you need to bring
Kalash (water pot) medium size (700ml)
Bowl (wide mouth with capacity of 2 litres)
Upto 2 litres of water (bottled)
1 bunch of flowers (white and yellow only)
A mat / blanket to sit on
A self standing framed picture (size A4/A5) of the departed family member(s) we are offering puja for
Please remember the full names of all the departed souls you will be offering sraddha and up to three generations of your family members. List of family members pdf
About śrāddha from Srila Prabhupada
Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu went to Gaya to offer respectful oblations to His forefathers. This process is called pinda-dana. In Vedic society, after the death of a relative, especially one’s father or mother, one must go to Gaya and there offer oblations to the lotus feet of Lord
Vishnu. Therefore hundreds and thousands of men gather daily to offer such oblations, or sraddha. Following this principle, Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu also went there to offer pinda to His dead father. (Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi 17.8, Purport)
After death according to Vedic regulations, pinda-udaka, pinda, offering Vishnu prasada and water at least once in a year, it is required by the family members. And according to Vedic culture, there is one month fixed up in a year when all people will offer pinda and udaka to the forefathers. (Lecture, London, July 29, 1973)
Importance and need of performing śrāddha
In Srimad Bhagavatam Lord Sri Narasimha Himself recommends performing of Shraddha ceremony by His devotee Prahlada after delivering Hiranyakashipu.
kuru tvaṁ preta-kṛ tyāni pituḥ pūtasya sarvaśaḥ
Mad-aṅ ga-sparśanenāṅ ga lokān yāsyati suprajāḥ
My dear child, your father has already been purified just by the touch of My body at the time of his death. Nonetheless, the duty of a son is to perform the śrāddha ritualistic ceremony after his father’s death so that his father may be promoted to a planetary system where he may become a good citizen and devotee. (SB 7.10.22)
Objectives of performing śrāddha
…What is putra pinda? Caitanya Mahaprabhu also showed us the example. He went to Gaya Pradesh to offer pinda for His forefathers. This is necessary still… There are many practical cases that one’s father or mother became a ghost after death, and after offering oblations at the lotus feet of Vishnu at Gaya, he was delivered. There are many cases. So, actual fact is Vishnu worship. That is the ultimate goal of Vedic civilization, but they do not know. (Srila Prabhupada lecture, Surat, January 3, 1971)
Prayers and types of the śrāddha ritual
The best process for the śrāddha ceremony is to distribute bhāgavata-prasāda (remnants of food that has first been offered to Kṛṣṇa) to all of one’s forefathers and relatives. This makes a first-class śrāddha ceremony. (SB 7.15 summary)
There are three kinds of ceremonies — specifically, ceremonies to please the Supreme Personality of Godhead or the demigods, those performed for social celebrations like marriages and birthdays, and those meant to please the forefathers, like the śrāddha ceremony. In all these ceremonies, large amounts of money are spent for various activities, but here it is suggested that if along with this there is recitation of the wonderful activities of Vāmanadeva, certainly the ceremony will be carried out successfully and will be free of all discrepancies. (SB 8.23.31 purport)
The effects of the śrāddha ritual
There is a hell which is called pun. So from that hellish condition, one who delivers, trāyate iti tra, therefore he is called putra. This is… Every Sanskrit word has got meaning, root meaning. Putra. Putra-piṇḍa-prayojanam. Putra is required. Why? After death, if by chance the father does not get ordinary life or goes to the hellish condition of life, the son will deliver. Therefore śrāddha ceremony. There is śrāddha… What is that śrāddha ceremony? Śrāddha ceremony means to offer foodstuff to Viṣṇu, and with the prasādam, to the forefathers or father it is offered, so that by eating prasādam, if he is in ghost life or in hellish life, he’ll be delivered. This is called śrāddha. (Srila Prabhupada lecture Vrindavan, SB 1.5.24, August 5, 1974,)
Who can perform śrāddha
Sanatan Dharma that does not give any cause for excuse for not performing śrāddha due to the absence of a particular person. Son, daughter, grandson, great grandson, wife, daughter’s son, brother, nephew, cousin’s son, father, mother, daughter-in-law, son of elderly and younger sisters, maternal uncle, anyone in the seven generations and from the same lineage (sapiṇḍa), anyone after the seven generations and belonging to the same family domain (samanodak), disciple, priests (upadhyay), friend, son-in-law of the deceased can perform Śrāddha in that order. In case of a joint family, the eldest and earning male should perform Śrāddha. In the case of the unit family, everyone should perform śrāddha independently.
Sanatan Dharma has made arrangements so that for each and every dead person śrāddha can be performed so as to give momentum to that person to progress to a higher sub-plane. Dharma Sindhu mentions that: ‘If a particular dead person does not have any relative or a close person, then it is the duty of the king to perform Śrāddha for that person. Normally every year Śrāddha should be performed on the date of death of the person (the Vaishnava calendar and not as per the Western calendar).
Considering the complexity in pronouncing certain Sanskrit words and limitation to understand the rites mentioned in the science, it may not be possible for everyone to perform the ritual as prescribed, by themselves. In such cases one can get the ritual performed through priests and if they are not available, then the ritual can be performed with the help of knowledgeable people.
If the date is not known and only the month is known, then in that case śrāddha can be performed on the last day of Śrāddha period.

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

Dussehra (Festival)
2026-10-25 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
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 | 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

Diwali (Festival)
2026-11-08 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
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

Information & Tickets

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 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
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 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
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 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
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 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
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
