Bhaktivedanta Manor - Hare Krishna Temple Watford

Appearance of Lord Balarama
2025-08-09 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Saturday 9 August 2025
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 in Seva Hall (Haveli) by HH Radhanath Swami (finishes at 9.45am)
11:00am – Harinam Sankirtan and Book distribution in Watford (See details below)
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
4:20pm – Arati
4:45pm – Jhulan Yatra (Final day) & Kirtans
6:00pm – Gulab Jamun Eating competition
7:00pm – Gaura Arati
Harinam & Book Distribution | Watford Town Centre
11am – 1pm: Harinam
11am – 5pm: Sit down kirtan, book and prasad distribution
(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?

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Preview from previous festivals
