The Glories of Srimad Bhagavatam with Radhika Raman Das
2022-08-05 - 2022-08-07 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Friday 5 August – 6pm
Saturday 6 August – 5-7pm
Sunday 7 August – 4-6pm
3 day event with HG Radhika Raman Das – The Glories of Srimad Bhagavatam & its Lessons on Forgiveness.
Radhika Raman Das is a notable Vaishnava scholar, author, and editor. He holds numerous degrees including a PhD in Hinduism from the University of Oxford. He also holds the Charles Redd Chair of Religious Studies at Utah State University, and serves as Director of the Religious Studies Program.
He is the author or editor of four books, including an abridged translation of the Bhagavata Purana.He has received four teaching awards, a National Endowment for the Humanities summer fellowship, and two research fellowships at Oxford. He is a Permanent Research Fellow of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and a past president of the Society for Hindu Christian Studies. His current research focuses on the Bhagavata Purana’s Sanskrit commentaries. He enjoys teaching World Religions, Hinduism, Sanskrit, and Religious Studies Theory and Method.

Schedule
Kirtan Hall, Sri Krishna Haveli, Bhaktivedanta Manor
Friday 5 August – 6pm
Saturday 6 August – 5-7pm
Sunday 7 August – 4-6pm

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

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Prabhupada’s Winter Book MarathonNovember 28 - December 24Sunday Love FeastDecember 14Maha Morning ProgrammeDecember 14 @ 4:30 am - 9:00 amManor. Mantra. MusicDecember 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmWinter Community MarketDecember 20 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Jhulan Yatra Swing Festival
2022-08-08 - 2022-08-12
Monday 8 August – Friday 12 August 2022

The five-day festival 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

Early Morning – Monday 8th – Friday 12th
7:00 am – 7:30am
Evening –
Wednesday 10th – 9:00-9:30pm
Friday 12th – 7:00-7:30pm

Appearance of Lord Balarama
2022-08-12 04:30 - 21:00 (Europe/London)
Friday 12 August 2022

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
4:30am – Mangala Arati
7:00am – Deity Greeting (Last Day of Jhulan Yatra Swing Festival – Morning)
7:50am – Guru Puja
8:3 am – Class by Jay Krishna Das
10am – Bhajans
11am- Harinam in Watford (meet at Caffè Nero, 100-102 High St, Watford WD17 2BW)
1pm – Prasad honouring Lord Balaram
6pm-9pm -Still Live & Picking with Mangalananda Das (concert in Sri Krishna Haveli Kirtan Hall)
6:15-7:15pm – Last day of Jhulan Yatra Swing Festival – Evening

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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Still Live & Picking with Mangalananda Das
2022-08-12 18:00 - 21:15
Friday 12 August 2022
Michael Cassidy [Mangalananda Das] was born May 16, 1949 in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA.
In 1971, Michael became an initiated disciple of A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, the renowned scholar who translated Bhagavad-gita: As It Is, the jewel of India’s spiritual wisdom. The combination of studying the teachings of bhakti-yoga and practicing the disciplines became a continuous source of inspiration and enlightenment for Michael. He had the opportunity to debut his work prior to his first indie release, A Change of Heart. In an intimate meeting with his spiritual teacher in 1975, his guru was very pleased and blessed the project. A Change of Heart was released in 1976 followed by four more albums between 1977 and 1985.
This concert is free for everyone to attend, no ticket required. A unique opportunity to hear many well-known devotional songs in person. This concert is part of a tour around UK & Europe during the Summer of 2022.

Schedule
Kirtan Hall, Sri Krishna Haveli
6pm
Doors open – Snacks & Drinks

7pm
Concert starts

8pm
Break
8:15pm
Concert resumes
9:15pm
Concert finishes

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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

Related events

Prabhupada’s Winter Book MarathonNovember 28 - December 24Sunday Love FeastDecember 14Maha Morning ProgrammeDecember 14 @ 4:30 am - 9:00 amManor. Mantra. MusicDecember 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmWinter Community MarketDecember 20 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Sri Krishna Janmashtami
2022-08-19
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Friday 19 & Sunday 21 August 2022
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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Appearance of Srila Prabhupada
2022-08-20
Saturday 20 August 2022
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 appearance of Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), is celebrated joyfully by devotees around the world with heartfelt appreciations and chanting of the holy names of the Lord, reflecting on his profound influence on their lives.

Schedule
Bhaktivedanta Manor
Temple Room
4:30am – Mangala Arati by Srila Prabhupada
7am – Guru Puja
7:30am – Deity Greeting
8am – Class by Srila Prabhupada
Sri Krishna Haveli
9am – Offerings
12pm – Abhishek
1pm – Guru Puja & Pushpanjali
Prasadam (Vegetarian Feast) after Guru Puja & Pushpanjali

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

Sri Krishna Janmashtami
2022-08-21
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Friday 19 & Sunday 21 August 2022
Without a ticket we will be unable to permit 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.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a ticket to attend?

Yes. A ticket will be required. Tickets available from Sunday 14 August 2022 via krishnatemple.com

What time is Prasadam (Vegetarian Meals) served?

Free Prasadam (Vegetarian Meals) will be available all day, as well as a variety of stalls where Prasadam can be purchased.

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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Snana Yatra
2022-08-28 08:30 - 17:00
Sunday 28 August 2022

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

Schedule

9:15 am – Arrival and Welcome of Jagannatha, Baladeva & Subhadra
10:15 am – Abhishek
1:00 pm – Sringar & Raj Bhoga
2:oo pm – Hathi Vesha Darshan (Elephant Outfit) & Kirtan
4:00 pm – Vaikalika Bhoga
4:20 pm – Arati
4:40 pm – Jagannatha, Baladeva & Subhadra depart for London
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 while bathing. Give the camera or phone to someone else who is not on the stage.
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!

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

Preview from previous festivals
