Navadvip Chandra das, one of the Manor’s senior brahmacaris recently took up a new role as Temple President of ISKCON South London. Around 40 years ago, devotees based at Bhaktivedanta Manor regularly stayed in the Croydon area and set up the foundations of Krishna Consciousness there. The temple in Enmore Road, Norwood, celebrated its 35th anniversary last year. “I feel the role gives me an opportunity to help nurture and grow the wonderful community of devotees in South London. Srila Prabhupada’s mission is important everywhere, and especially in the borough of Croydon, devotees have been very sweetly carrying out service...
Read about the Vaishnava Acaryas
As a local author, lecturer, and educator, throughout his five books Rupa Vilas Dasa offers the history of the Vaishnava acaryas,
Groups Galore!
Bhaktivedanta Manor is famed for welcoming a diverse range of different groups, to teach its members about Krishna Consciousness and its values.
Devotional Art
Dean Russell MP, delighted dignitaries and thousands of guests at Bhaktivedanta Manor during Sunday’s Ramanavami festival when he unveiled his painting of the Srila Prabhupada standing next to George Harrison of the Beatles.
Devotional Dramas at the Manor
Bhaktivedanta Manor and its huge community has always been a haven for the arts and indeed many types of service.
Drama in particular has been an important features of so many festivals and other special occasions, bringing devotional themes to life in fun and educational ways.
Faith Leaders at the House of Lords
Baroness Scott, Minister for Faith at the House of Lords, honoured the faith leaders who participated in the Coronation of King Charles with a Coronation medal commemorating the event.
The Monks of the Manor
Although the Manor is very famous for the festivals, not all are aware that many sadhus (holy people) reside in the temple. It is the association with saintly devotees that makes the holy place special, and pilgrimage to the temple complete.
