Deity Worship for Kids  by Ananda Lila dd

Date: 9th Oct 2026

Time:  17:00 PM – 20:00 PM 

Location: Nitai Room, Bhaktivedanta Manor, Dharam Marg, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD25 8HE

Course Description

Introduce your child to the beautiful practice of Deity worship in this engaging and interactive three-hour workshop designed especially for young devotees. Through fun, practical activities and easy-to-understand teachings, children will discover the meaning of arcana (Deity worship) and how it helps us develop a personal relationship with Krishna.
The workshop explores the importance of worship in everyday life, helping children understand why cleanliness, respect, and regulation are essential qualities in devotional service. They’ll learn the purpose and significance of acamana before receiving practical, step-by-step guidance in performing the traditional three-step acamana process.

Children will also be introduced to the simple five-step process of offering bhoga and learn the basic sequence of performing arati with confidence and reverence. Throughout the session, there will be plenty of hands-on practice, allowing each child to develop practical skills they can continue to use in their worship at home.

Perfect for children who are new to Deity worship or wish to strengthen their understanding, this workshop provides a wonderful foundation for cultivating devotion, responsibility, and a lifelong appreciation for serving Krishna with love and care.

Teacher Bio

Ananda Lila Devi Dasi was introduced to Krishna consciousness at a young age in 1989. She holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. (Honours) in Physics from the University of Delhi. She is an initiated disciple of His Holiness Radhanath Swami Maharaj. Before moving to Sri Dham Mayapur, she served as a pujari at ISKCON Alachua in the USA. Since 2010, she has been residing in Sri Dham Mayapur with her husband. She currently serves as the Dean of Mayapur Academy, where she teaches Temple Worship, Festivals (Utsavas and Abhishekas), Deity Cooking, Dress Design, and Home Worship.

She also serves as the Design Director of Mayapur Divine Threads, the Deity Outfits Workshop of ISKCON Mayapur, specialising in the design and production of customised Deity outfits for ISKCON temples and centres worldwide.

Courses are conducted with the School of Bhakti based at Bhaktivedanta Manor. Click below to book your spot on this course now!

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