COMPANY NAME: ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Manor – Hare Krishna Temple Watford

CONTACTS ( https://www.krishnatemple.com

info@krishnatemple.com  Bhaktivedanta Manor Hare Krishna Temple, Hilfiled Lane, Watford, WD25 8EZ): _____

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Q: directions

A: Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford WD25 8EZ (for sat-nav please use WD25 8DT. Google Maps direction https://maps.app.goo.gl/YoFYDztkoUxSyhQw5 Iphone Directions https://maps.apple.com/place?auid=10818175314070230069

Q: What are your opening Times

A: Opening Times : Monday – Saturday 10.00am – 1.00pm, 4.00pm – 7.30pm. Sunday / Bank Holidays 10.00am – 7.30pm.

Q: Do we need Tickets

A: Entry tickets are required only for Major Festivals to enter the site. *Next major Festival that tickets are needed for is Gaurapurnima / Holika dahan in 2026″*. details https://www.krishnatemple.com/tickets. 

If people ask about particular events direct them to events page on the website, https://www.krishnatemple.com/events/ if you don’t have the knowledge.

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*Arati And Darshan Times*

Mangal Arati – 4.30 am-5.00 am

Darshan Arati – 7.00 am-7.45 am

Dhup Arati – 8.15 am-11.45 am*

Raj Bhoga Arati – 12.30 pm 1.00 pm**

Dhup Arati – 4.20 pm 6.30 pm

Sandhya Arati – 7.00 pm 7.30 pm

Shayan Arati – 9.00 pm 9.30 pm

*Arati/Darshan is not accessible from 7:45am to 9:00am as class is taking place at that time 

** On Sundays, Bank holidays and Celebrations Darshan is extended all the way to 4pm

For live online darshan and more, please visit https://manor.media/. To get daily darshan photos on whatsapp on your phone https://chat.whatsapp.com/FqzdqejKdgP1tmdznr9KxW

*To Sponsor an Arati / Bhoga for the Lord* https://www.krishnatemple.com/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=17

Cow centre / Goshalla Times: Monday-Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm Saturday-Sunday  10:00am – 7:30pm | You can purchase food on the table to feed the Cows. Please do not feed anything to our cows from outside. You can bring Carrots and other vegetables and leave them in the donations trolley, but *only feed* the items on the table. This helps us keep our Farm residents on the correct diet. You can get Cowdung and Cow Urine from the farm during opening hours. You can get cow feed for a suggested donation of £3.

Meal Times: We Serve free Meals (Prasad) to all: Mon – Fri 1.15pm – 2pm  | Sun 12.00pm – 2.00pm & 6.00pm – 8.00pm. There is no meals/prasadam served on Saturdays

Radharani’s Cafe is based in the Haveli and offers freshly prepared takeaway snacks, pastries and milk sweets, and a wide range of foodstuffs (including eggless cakes). There is an outdoor seating area available. *Café Opening Times* Monday – Friday 10am-2:00pm 3:30pm-6:00pm   |   Saturday 10am-2:00pm 4:00pm-7:30pm  | Sunday / Bank Holidays 10am-7:30pm Call the cafe on 01923851010

Gift Shop: The main temple gift shop is located next to the main temple building. you can also order online at www.krishnashopping.com. Spend some time browsing the shelves and you will be sure to find something of interest. *Gift Shop Opening Times* Weekdays 11am-5pm and weekends 11:00am –  7:30pm

Sri Krishna Haveli – *Venue Hire* : If you are looking to do a private event or a function. The Sri Krishna Haveli has large and versatile spaces that can be used for all types of functions and events such as weddings, conferences, away days, milestone celebrations, devotional events, birthday parties and so much more. Message 07721134348 or email haveli@krishnatemple.com

School of Bhakti is a unique educational hub and vibrant community that hosts a variety of courses, events and retreats to help you on your spiritual path. Learn more about the School of Bhakti and sign up for a course via: https://www.krishnatemple.com/courses. For any further info on any courses or course queries please Whatsapp +44 7495 900232.

Sangas – To join a sanga group please fill this form and someone will be in touch. https://forms.gle/YQe7frZX8CiYp9178

You can request some Tulasi seeds and an instruction pamphlet if you send a stamped self addressed  envelope so that we can post seeds to you to: Lilavati dasi C/o Tulasi Greenhouses, Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Aldenham, Herts, WD25 8EZ

See availability of our guesthouse please speak to our guest master Bhakta Deon, bmguesthouse@krishnatemple.com, +44 7917 236322. More details are available online https://www.krishnatemple.com/guesthouse/

Join our whatsapp channel / mailing list for updates about upcoming events, programmes and festivals https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vaj3EIg89inmf3DEvO3a

If you want to get a blessing or perform a ceremony samskara please liaise with Govind one of our priests. WhatsApp message on +44 7305 361726 and he can do/arrange a blessing for you.

If you need to get your school application form or reference letter (SIF Form for Avanti Schools) signed, then come to temple reception on Friday 11am-1pm or Sunday 7pm-8pm. These are the only times that we have for signing sif forms. The Sunday slot will be cancelled on festival days.

For change of address or other details like being removed from our mailing list please email bmf@krishnatemple.com

Our Lost and found is accessible from the reception. You can call them on 01923851000.

Volunteering is a great way to get involved and be part of the community. You will pick up on some amazing skills, it will look great on your resume and we will get the help we need to make sure that we keep providing the spiritual inspiration that our visitors need. Plus, you will benefit from being part of our spiritual community groups and make lifelong friends. To find out more about volunteering visit https://krishnatemple.com/volunteer.

Our Bus Service runs every Sunday from Stanmore Underground station to Bhaktivedanta  Manor. Pick ups from outside Stanmore station Every Sunday. Book Your Tickets https://www.krishnatemple.com/bus/ . If You have any shuttle bus related query please message our Volunteer Vishwam on +447547676222.

Ekadasi fast days please see our calendar online on https://krishnatemple.com/calendar

Parking – We have free Parking Available on site.

If you are a disabled badge holder, limited parking bays are available in the car park at the gate closest to the main Manor building. On Festival days there will be alternative parking areas. A ramp for wheelchair users can be found to the side of the main building. This is near the toilets, which include a disabled facility. We also have wheelchairs available on a first come first serve basis. We cant reserve them They are available from the Shoe Area in the Sri Krishna Haveli.

Krishna Club Sunday School provides a balanced system of Krishna Conscious education for 4–14 year olds in a fun and informative way. The one is watford i full but we have spaces in our club in Edgware. More info is on https://www.krishnatemple.com/kids/.

“School visits” for Hinduism Religious education (RE) please visit https://hinduismre.co.uk/ Call us on 01923 859578

Every Sunday – Love Feast https://www.krishnatemple.com/love-feast/

*See all upcoming Events”* https://www.krishnatemple.com/events/

Food Items you can donate – see website. www.krishnatemple.com/manor/food-items/ 

We do not take donations of old saris or other clothing items 

All enquires about vacancies or jobs tell them to email hr@krishnatemple.com or check https://www.krishnatemple.com/category/opportunities/

Rise and Shine is an online community where you can get gentle reminders and uplifting motivation to chant just 2 verses of the Bhagavad Gita a day — a small but powerful habit for deep spiritual growth. Join via: https://krishnatemple.link/riseandshine

The free Gita course at Bhaktivedanta Manor helps discover timeless wisdom to calm your mind, find purpose, and connect with the divine—one inspiring session at a time. Join via: https://www.krishnatemple.com/taster/

For calendars please order on https://krishnashopping.com/products/bhaktivedanta-manor-calendar-2026 or pick one up on your visit to the temple.

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