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SUMMARY:Gaura Purnima / Holika Dahan (Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 1 March 2026 | Ticket Required\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\nNote: There will be no rang mela (throwing of coloured powders) at this festival \nTimings subject to change \nTickets Timings 2pm-8pm\nDarshan until 9:30pm\nPrasad served until 8:30pm\nHolika Bonfire 2pm-8:30pm\nJapa meditation garden until 8:30pm \nStage programme\n1:45pm – Kirtan by the Men’s Ashram\n2:45pm – Drama: ‘The Golden Child of Navadvipa’ by Junior Sankirtan Team\n3pm – Drama: ‘Jagai & Madhai’ by Krishnaland\n3:25pm – ‘Radha Krishna Dance: Devik Nandan Tumko Vandan’ by Divya Chawla & Radhika Roddha\n3:30pm – School of Bhakti Discussion: The Message of Mercy\n4:30pm – Drama: ‘Advent of Lord Chaitanya’ by Junior Bhaktivedanta Players\n5pm – Kirtan by The Bhajan Band\n5:45pm – Kirtan by Pandava Sena\n7pm – Musical Katha: ‘Uncovering the Avatar of Kali-Yuga’ by Sri Radharaman Das \n(Get the blessings of all vaisnavas\, by sponsoring prasad. Contact bmf@krishnatemple.com) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShuttle Info\n\n\n\nWe are pleased to offer shuttle tickets for transportation to the Gaura Purnima Festival from either Stanmore Station or Harrow & Wealdstone Station. Your shuttle ticket will also serve as your entry pass to the festival site. \nShuttle Ticket Usage: Your shuttle ticket is only valid for use on the shuttle buses. If you drive to the manor with a shuttle ticket\, you will be refused entry. \n\n\n\nStanmore Shuttle\n\n\nHarrow & Wealdstone Shuttle\n\n\n\nTicket Info\n\n\n\nTo help ensure that every pilgrim\, visitor & well-wisher is able to have a pleasant experience\, we require you to book a ticket. Without a ticket\, we will be unable to permit entry\, so please ensure that you do book. \n\n\n\nWe are excited to introduce a Park and Ride service to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all festival attendees. \n\n\n \n\n\nDue to limited parking at Bhaktivedanta Manor\, you can make use of our free Park & Ride service. Park nearby at the Haberdashers’ Girls’ School and a shuttle will take you to and from the Temple. A simple and stress-free way to take part in the festival.\nIf you missed out on the general ticket release\, this will act as your entry ticket for the festival. Book now to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPark & Ride Tickets\n\n\n\nFrequently asked questions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen are tickets released?\n\n\n\nTues 24 Feb 2026 at 12pm (noon) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the ticket times?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA ticket will be required for entry between 2pm-8pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy do I need a ticket?\n\n\n\n– 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. \n– Reduces heavy traffic in the surrounding area\, making it easier for you to attend and creates less disruption for locals and non festival-goers. \n– Helps us to be less wasteful\, as we can prepare appropriate quantities of resources and prasadam (sanctified food). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo children need tickets?\n\n\n\nTickets are not required for children under 5. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat happens if I arrive without a ticket?\n\n\n\nIn order to enter Bhaktivedanta Manor on this day\, a ticket is required. If you arrive without a ticket\, we will not be able to let you in. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I come for mangal arati and guru puja?\n\n\n\nYes. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow long can I stay?\n\n\n\nYou are welcome to stay and enjoy the festivities for as long as you like. Your ticket time only relates to your arrival time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat if I arrive earlier / later than my booked arrival time?\n\n\n\nIf 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow can I cancel tickets?\n\n\n\n\nIf 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. \nIf 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo I need a ticket if I arrive by walking or taxi?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYes\, a ticket is still required even if you walk to the Temple or get a taxi. When booking\, please fill in ‘Taxi’ or ‘Walking’ in to the vehicle registration field. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQueries not answered on this page\n\n\n\nContact us via WhatsApp – click here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking & Directions\n\n\n\nFrequently asked questions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill there be free parking?\n\n\n\nYes\, there will be free parking available on the geo-grid and the fields for those with valid tickets for entry. Please note that the fields can be bumpy\, and potentially muddy this time of year.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs there parking available for wheelchair users?\n\n\n\nWhen arriving\, please make the requirement for wheelchair accessibility known to the car park volunteers so they can direct you to the correct area to park.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs there special parking available if you are a disabled badge holder\, eldery\, or pregnant?\n\n\n\nThere are limited spaces\, but when arriving\, please make the requirement for special accessibility known to the car park volunteers so they can do their best to accommodate and direct you to the correct area to park.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections\n\n\n\nPlease visit our Directions page here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Gaura Purnima\n\n\nGaura Purnima is the anniversary of the appearance of Lord Caitanya\, who is Krishna himself in the role of His own devotee. He appeared in 1486 in Mayapur\, West Bengal. \nGaura Purnima provides a golden opportunity to reflect on Lord Caitanya’s mission of spreading Nama Sankirtana to every town and village\, and chant the holy names of the Lord. \nThe Holika Dahan bonfire is a ceremonial tradition performed based on the past-times of Prahlad Maharaja. The fire is meant to symbolise protection\, and the importance of faith in Lord Sri Krishna. \n\n\nDonate
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LOCATION:Bhaktivedanta Manor\, Hilfield Lane\, Watford\, WD258EZ\, United Kingdom
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