Appearance of Srila Prabhupada
2025-08-17 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Sunday 17 August 2024 | Ticket required for entry

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 for the day
4.30am – Mangal Arati
7.00am – Guru Puja
7.30am – Darshan
7.35am – Kirtan continues
7.50am – Procession with Srila Prabhupada to Haveli with Kirtan
8.00am – Class by Srila Prabhupada
8.45am – Offering of Vyasa puja books with Gurvastakam
9.00am – Offerings by devotees
12.30pm – Abhishek of Srila Prabhupada (By Srila Prabhupada’s disciples only)
1.00pm – Guru Puja followed by Pushpanjali
1.45pm – Feast (As Vyasa Puja this year falls on a festival day, the feast will be reserved for Srila Prabhupada’s disciples.)
2.00pm – 4.00pm – Harinam Sankirtan and Book Distribution in Watford.

Ticket Notice
As this day falls during the Janmashtami Festival, a Janmashtami ticket will be required for entry between 10am-10pm. For more information, please visit the Janmashtami page below.
Note: Parking will be in the field
(Fasting until noon on this day)

Janmashtami Info

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a ticket to attend?

Yes, a Janmashtami ticket will be 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
