Bhaktivedanta Manor - Hare Krishna Temple Watford

Gita Jayanti Maha Yajna - Bhagavad-gita Recitation
2025-12-27 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Saturday 27 December 2025

Conclude 2025 with a spiritual recharge, ready for 2026!
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.
