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SUMMARY:Gaura Purnima
DESCRIPTION:Thurs 13 March 2025\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. \nNo ticket required \nNote: There will be no rang mela (throwing of coloured powders) or Holika Dahan on this day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Schedule\n\n24 hour kirtan | Temple Room\n4am-4am – 24 hour kirtan \nMorning Program | Temple Room\n4:30am – Mangala Arati\n7am – Guru Puja\n7:30am – Deity Darshan\n7:40am – Harinam to Sri Krishna Haveli with Srila Prabhupada \nMorning Program | Sri Krishna Haveli\n7:50am – Words of Welcome by Visakha Dasi\n7:55am – Bhajan by the Gurukula Children\n8:10am – Recitation by Jayadev Das\n8:30am – Drama by Junior Bhaktivedanta Players\n9am – Class by Shaunaka Rishi Das \nEvening Program | Sri Krishna Haveli\n4pm – Kirtan by the Ladies Ashram\n4:20pm – Drama by Bhaktivedanta Players\n5pm – Abhishek\n6pm – Class by Nila Madhava Das\n7pm – Gaura Arati (Temple Room) \nPrasadam | Sri Krishna Haveli\n6:30pm – Evening Prasad\n(Get the blessings of all vaisnavas\, by sponsoring prasad. Contact bmf@krishnatemple.com) \nHarinam & Book Distribution | Watford Town Centre\n11am-1pm – Harinam\n11am – 3pm – Book Distribution \nDarshan\n10am-7:30pm \nNote: There will be no Holika bonfire and rang mela (throwing of coloured powders) \n(Fasting until moonrise on this day) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Frequently asked questions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill there be parking available?\n\n\n\nYes. Free parking will be available all day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow do I get there?\n\n\n\nAddress Bhaktivedanta Manor Hilfield Lane Watford Sat-Nav: WD25 8HE \nNote: 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. \nFor Public Transport & Map\, please CLICK HERE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonate
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LOCATION:Bhaktivedanta Manor\, Hilfield Lane\, Watford\, WD258EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Vaishnava Festivals
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SUMMARY:Gaura Purnima / Holika Dahan (Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 16 March 2025 | Ticket Required\n\nTickets available via the link further down this page \nAlternatively please book our shuttle services from Stanmore Station or Watford Junction. Arriving via the shuttle will work as your entry ticket. \n\nStanmore Shuttle Tickets\nWatford Junction Shuttle Tickets\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 \nTickets required from 10am – 7pm\nDarshan 10am-9pm\nPrasad served 11am – 8pm\nHolika Bonfire 12pm – 8pm\nJapa meditation garden 11am – 6pm \nStage programme\n– 11am: Gaurangi & Bhajan Band\n– 1pm: Quiz by School of Bhakti\n– 2pm: Pandava Sena\n– 3pm: Performance by the Gurukula Children\n– 3:30pm: Dance by Keli’s Dance Group\n– 4pm: ‘Radha’s Rasa Dance’ by Shweta Ohri\n– 4:10pm: Drama: ‘Gaura Lila’ by Bhaktivedanta Players\n– 4:40pm: ‘Be A Gardener’ – Presentation on Caitanya-Caritamrita\n– 5pm: Gauranga Kirtan Mela\n– 8:30pm: Finish \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 Watford Junction. 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 Tickets\n\n\nWatford Junction Shuttle Tickets\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. \nBook your tickets via the link below \n\n\n\nBook your tickets\n\n\n\nFrequently asked questions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen are tickets released?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday 10 March 2025 at 12pm (noon) on this page \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the ticket times?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10am-7pm – without a ticket you will not be able to enter between these times. \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
CATEGORIES:Public Festivals
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