Letting out the cows (Go Mochana Utsava)
2025-04-05 09:00 - 10:00 (Europe/London) | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Saturday 5 April 2025 | New Gokul Farm | 9am-10am

Subject to weather
‘Go Mochana Utsava‘ means ‘the festival of letting the cows out’. After a long winter stay inside the barns, the cows and oxen will be released into the fields and pastures. Their Lordships Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda will be gracing everyone with Their presence, coming all the way from Their altar just to see Their favourite cows and enjoy the spectacle of seeing them leap with joy and stretch themselves after their long winter months inside the barns.
Schedule
9:00am – Radha Gokulananda Vihara Yatra (Deity Procession starting from the Temple Room)
9:15am – Swagata Seva (Welcoming the Deities to the Goshala)
9:30am – Navanaivedya Seva (9 bhoga offerings made with Goshala milk) & arati
9:45am – Go Mochana (Letting the cows out)

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.
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