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SUMMARY:Jhulan Yatra
DESCRIPTION:Sun 23 – Thurs 27 Aug 2026\n\nThe five-day celebration of Jhulan at Bhaktivedanta Manor\, when Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda are placed on a swing and swung by Their devotees\, is a joyous occasion. \nDuring this special time all of us can throng to the temple and please the transcendental eternal forms of Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda. These transcendental forms of the Lord\, called Archa-Vigraha\, are installed in the temple and are non-different from Them personally. These forms are expanded by the Lord by His internal potency to facilitate the devotional service of His innumerable devotees who are in the material world. \nSince our material senses cannot perceive the spiritual nature of Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda\, They accept such Archa Vigraha apparently made of a material element such as marble\, but actually there is no material contamination. The  Supreme Personality of Godhead and His eternal consort are waiting for us to fill our hearts with transcendental happiness by serving Their beautiful transcendental forms as They swing at Bhaktivedanta Manor during Jhulan-yatra. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Schedule\n\nMorning 7am \nEvening 4:45pm-6:15pm \nPlease bring your own flowers to offer to the deities \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
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LOCATION:Bhaktivedanta Manor\, Hilfield Lane\, Watford\, WD258EZ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Appearance of Lord Balarama
DESCRIPTION:Thurs 27 Aug 2026\nThe Supreme Personality of Godhead\, Krishna\, is the fountainhead of all incarnations. Lord Balarama is His second body. They are both one and the same identity. They differ only in form. In Lord Krishna’s pastimes\, He plays as Krishna’s older brother. Together Krishna and Balarama enact many pastimes as cowherd boys in the land of Vrindavan. \nLord Balarama exemplifies the service attitude to Krishna. His only mission is to please Krishna by rendering service to Him\, whether it is in the creation of the material worlds\, maintaining the spiritual world or as His personal paraphernalia.  \nLord Balarama is the eternal companion of Sri Krishna. He came as Laxman with Rama and later as Sri Nityananda Prabhu with Lord Caitanya. He is the original spiritual master\, and any one desiring to make spiritual progress must first get the mercy of Lord Balarama. \nBalaram Jayanti\, the appearance of Lord Balarama\, celebrates the activities and pastimes of Lord Krishna’s brother\, Lord Balarama. There will be kirtans\, dramas\, ceremonies\, and a feast. Open for everyone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule (Subject to change)\nMorning Programme \n4:30am – Mangal Arati\n7am – Deity Greeting (Darshan)\n7:05am – Jhulan Yatra (Final day)\n7:45am – Guru puja\n8:15am – Class\n12:30pm – Arati\n1:30pm – Lunch Feast (if you would like to sponsor the feast please get in touch with Govinda das 07305 361726) \nEvening Programme\nTimings & Schedule TBC \nHarinam & Book Distribution | Watford Town Centre\nTimings TBC \n(Get the blessings of all vaisnavas\, by sponsoring prasad. Contact bmf@krishnatemple.com) \n(Fasting until noon 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\nBhaktivedanta Manor\nHilfield Lane\nWatford\nSat-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\nHow do I donate towards the festival?\n\n\n\nThank you for thinking of donating! Please click the link below to donate \nDonate here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Preview from previous festivals
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LOCATION:Bhaktivedanta Manor\, Hilfield Lane\, Watford\, WD258EZ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Bhaktivedanta Manor Closed for Visitors - Thur 3 Sept
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 3rd September 2026\n\nHare Krishna\, \nTo ensure everyone’s safety as final preparations take place for the upcoming Sri Krishna Janmashtami festival (Fri 4 & Sun 6 Sept 2026)\, the site will be temporarily closed on Friday 3rd September 2026 from 10am onwards. Access only for staff\, registered volunteers and contractors. Apologies for any inconvenience. \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\nWhat areas will be closed to visitors?\n\n\n\nEverything\, including the gardens\, playground\, café\, farm\, goshala\, temple\, gift shop\, and car parks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy is it closed?\n\n\n\nTo ensure everyone’s safety as final preparations take place for the upcoming Sri Krishna Janmashtami festival \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho has access on this day?\n\n\n\nFrom 10am onwards\, there will be access only for staff\, volunteers and contractors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I still come for the Morning Program (Mangal Arati\, Guru Puja & Deity Greeting)?\n\n\n\nYes\, you are still welcome to attend the Morning Program\, however the site will be closed from 10am onwards.
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SUMMARY:Sri Krishna Janmashtami
DESCRIPTION:Fri 4 & Sun 6 Sept 2026 | Free ticket required for entry\nTickets will be released few weeks before the festival\, please keep an eye on our website for updates. \nSri Krishna Janmashtami is the appearance day of Lord Sri Krishna\, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The birth of Lord Krishna is one of the biggest celebrations of the year\, celebrated all over the world.  \nKrishna means “the all-attractive one”. He is the cause of all causes\, the Supreme personality of the entire creation\, both material and spiritual\, He is the God of all gods\, and the Lord within everything and separate from everything at the same time. This is the day devotees celebrate His beautiful pastimes\, His presence in their lives\, taking time to remember their eternal loving relationship with Him and His presence within all of our hearts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for details and ticket information\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:Public Festivals
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SUMMARY:Janmashtami Festival Site Closed - Sat 5 Sept
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 5th September 2026\n\nHare Krishna\, \nTo reduce congestion and traffic in local villages\, the Janmashtami festival site will be closed on Saturday 5th September 2026 from 10am onwards. Access only for staff\, registered volunteers\, contractors\, and those with a valid ticket. Apologies for any inconvenience. \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\nWhat areas will be closed to visitors?\n\n\n\nThe whole Janmashtami Festival Site\, including the gardens\, playground\, café\, farm\, goshala\, gift shop\, and field car parks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy is it closed?\n\n\n\nTo reduce traffic and congestion in the local villages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho has access on this day?\n\n\n\nFrom 10am onwards\, there will be access only for staff\, registered volunteers\, contractors and valid ticket holders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I still come for the Morning Program (Mangal Arati\, Guru Puja & Deity Greeting)?\n\n\n\nYes\, you are still welcome to attend the Morning Program\, however a ticket will be required for entry from 10am onwards\, and the Janmashtami festival site will be closed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill there still be a programme for the Appearance of Srila Prabhupada?\n\n\n\nSrila Prabhupada’s appearance will be honoured with morning programme\, class\, kirtan and prasad. A ticket will be required for entry from 10am onwards. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow do I get a ticket?\n\n\n\nTickets will be released closer to the time. Please keep an eye out for updates.
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SUMMARY:Sri Krishna Janmashtami
DESCRIPTION:Fri 4 & Sun 6 Sept 2026 | Free ticket required for entry\nTickets will be released few weeks before the festival\, please keep an eye on our website for updates. \nSri Krishna Janmashtami is the appearance day of Lord Sri Krishna\, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The birth of Lord Krishna is one of the biggest celebrations of the year\, celebrated all over the world.  \nKrishna means “the all-attractive one”. He is the cause of all causes\, the Supreme personality of the entire creation\, both material and spiritual\, He is the God of all gods\, and the Lord within everything and separate from everything at the same time. This is the day devotees celebrate His beautiful pastimes\, His presence in their lives\, taking time to remember their eternal loving relationship with Him and His presence within all of our hearts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for details and ticket information\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:Public Festivals
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SUMMARY:Radhastami
DESCRIPTION:Sat 19 Sept 2026\nSrimati Radharani’s glorious appearance on this planet occurred on this day around 5\,000 years ago. She is the divine female energy of Lord Krishna\, His loving potency\, which He is all attracted by.  \nShe is the foremost maha-bhagavata\, the greatest devotee. Krishna is all-attractive\, but Radharani is so great that she attracts even Krishna. Five thousand years ago\, when Lord Krishna came to this planet to perform His pastimes\, Srimati Radharani also appeared. \nOn Radhastami day\, devotees meditate on the exalted position of Srimati Radharani and offer prayers to her. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonate for Radhashtami\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\nMorning Programme\nMangal Arati\, Guru Puja\, Deity Greeting\, Radhika-Stava\, Class & Abhishek\nTimings TBC \nPrasadam\nTimings TBC \nHarinam & Book Distribution | Watford Town Centre\nTimings TBC \nEvening Programme | Sri Krishna Haveli\nKirtan\, Class\, Flower Offerings & Cake Distribution\nTimings TBC \n(Fasting until noon on this day) \nIf you would like to sponsor the prasad on this day for all the devotees please email bmf@krishnatemple.com or call Vaisnava das on 07305361726. \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\nDo I need a ticket to attend?\n\n\n\nNo ticket is required. Free for all to attend. \n\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\nBhaktivedanta Manor\nHilfield Lane\nWatford\nSat-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\nHow do I donate towards the festival?\n\n\n\nThank you for thinking of donating! Please click the link below to donate \nDonate here
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LOCATION:Bhaktivedanta Manor\, Hilfield Lane\, Watford\, WD258EZ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Shraaddha
DESCRIPTION:26 Sep – 10 Oct\n\nShraaddha is a time for expressing our love and gratitude to our departed family members by making offerings to help them on their onward journey. \nShraaddha lasts for one fortnight from the beginning of the lunar month of Ashwin\, which this years falls from the 26th September until the 10 October inclusive. \nMore information – What is Shraaddha? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCeremony at Bhaktivedanta Manor\nThere will be daily Shraaddha ceremonies at the temple. \nThe ceremony will be led by a priest consisting of Sankalpa\, Offering Prasad & Tarpana (offering of Food & Water to ancestors ) & Go Puja / feeding of the cows. \nPlease book in advance so we can make sure that we have enough facilities. \nBook for – Purnima Shraaddha Puja on Sep 26\, 2:00 pm \nBook for – Pratipad Shraaddha Puja on Sep 27\, 5:00 pm \nBook for – Dwitiya Shraaddha Puja on Sep 28\, 5:00 pm \nBook for – Trititya Shraaddha Puja on Sep 29\, 5:00 pm \nBook for – Chaturthi & Panchami Shraaddha Puja on Sep 30\, 5:00 pm \nBook for – Sasthi Shraaddha Puja on Oct 01\, 5:00 pm \nBook for – Saptami Shraaddha Puja on Oct 02\, 5:00 pm \nBook for – Ashtami Shraaddha Puja on Oct 03\, 5:00 pm \nBook for – Navami Shraaddha Puja on Oct 04\, 5:00 pm \nBook for – Dasami Shraaddha Puja on Oct 05\, 5:00 pm \nEkadasi – We dont do Shraaddha Puja on Ekadasi (if your Shraaddha falls on this day please book last day of puja) \nBook for – Dvadasi Shraaddha Puja on Oct 07\, 5:00 pm \nBook for – Trayodasi Shraaddha Puja on Oct 08\, 5:00 pm \nBook for – Chaturdasi Shraaddha Puja on Oct 09\, 5:00 pm \nBook for – Sarva Pitru Amavasya Shraaddha Puja –  Oct 10\, 3:00 PM \nBook for – Sarva Pitru Amavasya Shraaddha Puja –  Oct 10\, 4:30 PM \nIf you have any queries\, contact us at bmf@krishnatemple.com or phone 01923851008. \nIf you are not sure of the day that shraddha should be performed for your family member you can come on the last day\, which is known as Sarva Pitru Amavasya. \nTo find out the day for your loved ones Shraddha you can use a Shraddha tithi calculator on Drik Panchang. (https://www.drikpanchang.com/utilities/tithi/hindu-shraddha-tithi-calculator.html) Please note this site is not affiliated to us and may have ads etc and other info which we have no control over. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonate for Shraddha\n\n\n\nSemolina Coarse / Suji (coarse) – We need lots \nSugar – Granulated – We need lots \nGhee (cow ghee) – (please do not bring better ghee as its vegetable ghee and we don’t use that) \nDal – Mung Dal Yellow\, Mung dal split with Skin\, Mung Whole\,  Toor Dal (arahar)\, Urad Dal \nBeans – Chickpeas \nSpices – Jeera (cumin)\, mustard seeds\, Black pepper\, Hing Powder\, Fennel\, Dhana Jeena Powder\, Cardamom Powder\, Cinnamon sticks\, Cardamom pods \nButter – salted / unsalted \nOils – sunflower oil\, olive oil \nNuts – Cashew\, Peanuts\, Almonds\, Pine \nDried Fruits – Raisins\, Pineapples\, Apricots \nSeeds – Sunflower \nItems not needed\nAtta/Flour – (We have too much stock at the moment) \nRice – (We have too much stock at the moment) \nMilk – Goes off very quickly as it will be out of the fridge. \nJaggery Goor \nMargarine / vegetable ghee – We dont use in the temple \nChappati Atta \nSesame Seeds \nTurmeric \nRed Dal (Masoor) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Śrāddha at Bhaktivedanta Manor \nCeremony at Bhaktivedanta Manor\nSankalpa\nPitri Tarpana ( offering of Water to ancestors )\nGo Puja / feeding of the Cows \nWhat you need to bring\nKalash (water pot) medium size (700ml)\nBowl (wide mouth with capacity of 2 litres)\nUpto 2 litres of water (bottled)\n1 bunch of flowers (white and yellow only)\nA mat / blanket to sit on\nA self standing framed picture (size A4/A5) of the departed family member(s) we are offering puja for\nPlease remember the full names of all the departed souls you will be offering sraddha and up to three generations of your family members. List of family members pdf \nAbout śrāddha from Srila Prabhupada\nSri Caitanya Mahaprabhu went to Gaya to offer respectful oblations to His forefathers. This process is called pinda-dana. In Vedic society\, after the death of a relative\, especially one’s father or mother\, one must go to Gaya and there offer oblations to the lotus feet of Lord\nVishnu. Therefore hundreds and thousands of men gather daily to offer such oblations\, or sraddha. Following this principle\, Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu also went there to offer pinda to His dead father. (Sri Caitanya-caritamrta\, Adi 17.8\, Purport) \nAfter death according to Vedic regulations\, pinda-udaka\, pinda\, offering Vishnu prasada and water at least once in a year\, it is required by the family members. And according to Vedic culture\, there is one month fixed up in a year when all people will offer pinda and udaka to the forefathers. (Lecture\, London\, July 29\, 1973) \nImportance and need of performing śrāddha\nIn Srimad Bhagavatam Lord Sri Narasimha Himself recommends performing of Shraddha ceremony by His devotee Prahlada after delivering Hiranyakashipu. \nkuru tvaṁ preta-kṛ tyāni pituḥ pūtasya sarvaśaḥ\nMad-aṅ ga-sparśanenāṅ ga lokān yāsyati suprajāḥ\nMy dear child\, your father has already been purified just by the touch of My body at the time of his death. Nonetheless\, the duty of a son is to perform the śrāddha ritualistic ceremony after his father’s death so that his father may be promoted to a planetary system where he may become a good citizen and devotee. (SB 7.10.22) \nObjectives of performing śrāddha\n…What is putra pinda? Caitanya Mahaprabhu also showed us the example. He went to Gaya Pradesh to offer pinda for His forefathers. This is necessary still… There are many practical cases that one’s father or mother became a ghost after death\, and after offering oblations at the lotus feet of Vishnu at Gaya\, he was delivered. There are many cases. So\, actual fact is Vishnu worship. That is the ultimate goal of Vedic civilization\, but they do not know. (Srila Prabhupada lecture\, Surat\, January 3\, 1971) \nPrayers and types of the śrāddha ritual\nThe best process for the śrāddha ceremony is to distribute bhāgavata-prasāda (remnants of food that has first been offered to Kṛṣṇa) to all of one’s forefathers and relatives. This makes a first-class śrāddha ceremony. (SB 7.15 summary) \nThere are three kinds of ceremonies — specifically\, ceremonies to please the Supreme Personality of Godhead or the demigods\, those performed for social celebrations like marriages and birthdays\, and those meant to please the forefathers\, like the śrāddha ceremony. In all these ceremonies\, large amounts of money are spent for various activities\, but here it is suggested that if along with this there is recitation of the wonderful activities of Vāmanadeva\, certainly the ceremony will be carried out successfully and will be free of all discrepancies. (SB 8.23.31 purport) \nThe effects of the śrāddha ritual\nThere is a hell which is called pun. So from that hellish condition\, one who delivers\, trāyate iti tra\, therefore he is called putra. This is… Every Sanskrit word has got meaning\, root meaning. Putra. Putra-piṇḍa-prayojanam. Putra is required. Why? After death\, if by chance the father does not get ordinary life or goes to the hellish condition of life\, the son will deliver. Therefore śrāddha ceremony. There is śrāddha… What is that śrāddha ceremony? Śrāddha ceremony means to offer foodstuff to Viṣṇu\, and with the prasādam\, to the forefathers or father it is offered\, so that by eating prasādam\, if he is in ghost life or in hellish life\, he’ll be delivered. This is called śrāddha. (Srila Prabhupada lecture Vrindavan\, SB 1.5.24\, August 5\, 1974\,) \nWho can perform śrāddha\nSanatan Dharma that does not give any cause for excuse for not performing śrāddha due to the absence of a particular person. Son\, daughter\, grandson\, great grandson\, wife\, daughter’s son\, brother\, nephew\, cousin’s son\, father\, mother\, daughter-in-law\, son of elderly and younger sisters\, maternal uncle\, anyone in the seven generations and from the same lineage (sapiṇḍa)\, anyone after the seven generations and belonging to the same family domain (samanodak)\, disciple\, priests (upadhyay)\, friend\, son-in-law of the deceased can perform Śrāddha in that order. In case of a joint family\, the eldest and earning male should perform Śrāddha. In the case of the unit family\, everyone should perform śrāddha independently. \nSanatan Dharma has made arrangements so that for each and every dead person śrāddha can be performed so as to give momentum to that person to progress to a higher sub-plane. Dharma Sindhu mentions that: ‘If a particular dead person does not have any relative or a close person\, then it is the duty of the king to perform Śrāddha for that person. Normally every year Śrāddha should be performed on the date of death of the person (the Vaishnava calendar and not as per the Western calendar). \nConsidering the complexity in pronouncing certain Sanskrit words and limitation to understand the rites mentioned in the science\, it may not be possible for everyone to perform the ritual as prescribed\, by themselves. In such cases one can get the ritual performed through priests and if they are not available\, then the ritual can be performed with the help of knowledgeable people. \nIf the date is not known and only the month is known\, then in that case śrāddha can be performed on the last day of Śrāddha period. \n  \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 \nBhaktivedanta Manor \nHilfield Lane \nWatford \nSat-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
URL:https://www.krishnatemple.com/event/shraaddha-26/
LOCATION:Bhaktivedanta Manor\, Hilfield Lane\, Watford\, WD258EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Dussehra (Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Sun 25 October 2026 – Free ticket required for entry\nDussehra celebrates the victory of Lord Ramachandra over Ravana during the battle in Lanka. This pastime appears in the great epic Ramayana. The word Dussehra comes from the word `dus` meaning `ten’ and `hara`\, meaning `annihilated`\, referring to the destruction of the ten-headed Ravana. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\nFree ticket required \nFull schedule and timings TBC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	FAQ\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy do I need a ticket?\n\n\n\nA ticket is required to enter the site on Sun 25 Oct 2026 \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\nWhat are the ticket times?\n\n\n\nA ticket will be required for entry between 2pm-6pm. Without a ticket between these times we will not be able to let you in. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo children need tickets?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets are not required for children under 5. \n\n\n\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. Without a ticket you will not be let in. \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\nAccessibility Information\n\n\n\n\nDisabled Access for the Burning of Ravana\n\n\nPlease note that the Burning of the effigy of Ravana will take place in the fields\, and the terrain could be muddy and bumpy. There will be no buggies available.\n\n\n \n\n\nIs there parking available for wheelchair users?\n\n\nWhen arriving\, please make your requirement for wheelchair accessibility known to the car park volunteers. They will do their best to direct you to an area closer to the temple site and with a smoother surface to navigate.\n\n\n \n\n\nIs there special parking available if you are a disabled badge holder\, elderly\, or pregnant?\n\n\nWe are unable to facilitate a special parking area\, given the amount of guests and cars we are catering for\, however please speak to one of our car park volunteers upon arrival and they will try and park you as close as possible.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo I need a ticket if I arrive by walking or taxi?\n\n\n\nYes\, a ticket is still required even if you walk to the Temple or get a taxi. \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.\n\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\nQueries not answered on this page\n\n\n\nQueries not answered on this page \ncontact us via WhatsApp – click here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonate
URL:https://www.krishnatemple.com/event/dussehra/
LOCATION:Bhaktivedanta Manor\, Hilfield Lane\, Watford\, WD258EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Festivals
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SUMMARY:Month of Kartik
DESCRIPTION:25 October – 24 November 2026\n\nDuring this time\, pilgrims come from far and wide to offer a lamp to Mother Yasoda and Lord Krishna\, and also increase their spiritual activities. The importance of this month is described extensively in the scriptures\, especially in Srila Rupa Goswami’s Mathura Mahatmya. \nEvery day\, devotees come to the Temple and offer a candle to Lord Damodara and read Krishna book. The Damodarastakam\, a series of eight beautiful verses by the great sage Satyavrata Muni\, is sung daily in the morning and evening. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Daily Schedule\n\nMorning – Candle offering – 7am – 7:20am \nEvening – Candle offering – 4:20pm  – 7:30pm \nNotes:\nCandles will be provided free of charge to everyone. Please do not bring your own candles\, lamps or ghee wicks for offering. One candle per person. \nOfferings will be paused between 6:30pm – 7pm as the curtains will be closed at this time. During this time there will be a special talk given on Krishna’s pastimes. \nChildren under 5 will not be given a candle. Children must be supervised at all times. \nOffering times and locations may vary on festival days \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Listen to the story of Kartik\n\nCreated by Bhaktivedanta Players. Listen to the audio drama of Damodara-Lila\, the story of Kartik. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.krishnatemple.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Damodar-Lila.mp3-1-2.mp3
URL:https://www.krishnatemple.com/event/month-of-kartik-26/
LOCATION:Bhaktivedanta Manor\, Hilfield Lane\, Watford\, WD258EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Vaishnava Festivals
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SUMMARY:Diwali (Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Diwali festival\n\nSun 8 Nov 2026\nFree ticket required for entry \nNote: There will be no fireworks on this day \nFor more information about Diwali\, FAQ’s\, Shuttle Services and to book your tickets\, please click the buttons below \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInformation & Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Donations\n\n\n\nTo mark this auspicious occasion of Diwali\, many wonderful arrangements are being made to celebrate at Bhaktivedanta Manor. Many thousands of pilgrims will be coming to celebrate this special occasion. Please support this year’s festival with your heartfelt contribution.  \n\nDonate\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnakuta / Govardhana-puja
URL:https://www.krishnatemple.com/event/diwali-festival/
LOCATION:Bhaktivedanta Manor\, Hilfield Lane\, Watford\, WD258EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Festivals
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SUMMARY:Annakuta & Govardhana Puja
DESCRIPTION:Mon 9 Nov 2026\n\n\n\nGovardhana Puja\, Go-Puja and Annakuta are all connected with the story of Lord Krishna lifting Govardhana Hill to protect the inhabitants of Vrindavan. On this day\, a small hill of sweets is made from food prepared by the devotees\, which is then offered to the Deities\, and subsequently distributed to everyone. This is known as the “annakuta” ceremony. Cows are honoured as part of the festivities as well. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonate a Thali\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Schedule\n\n\n\nNo Ticket Required for entry \nAnnakuta Darshan: 8am-5pm\nDarshan: 8am-7.30pm \nTemple Room\nMangal Arati: 4.30am \nMorning Program (Sri Krishna Haveli)\nTBC \nPrasad Notice\nSmall amounts of Annakuta prasad will be distributed to the visitors. Prasad feast is at 7pm (evening). Please note there will be no prasad / meal served in the day\, and there will be no food served in the Café. \nEvening Program (Sri Krishna Haveli)\nTBC \nNew Gokul Farm (Goshalla)\n9am-7:30pm \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonate a Thali\n\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\nDo I need a ticket to attend?\n\n\n\nNo ticket required \n\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\nBhaktivedanta Manor\nHilfield Lane\nWatford\nSat-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
URL:https://www.krishnatemple.com/event/annakuta-govardhana-puja/
LOCATION:Bhaktivedanta Manor\, Hilfield Lane\, Watford\, WD258EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Vaishnava Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261114
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SUMMARY:Disappearance of Srila Prabhupada
DESCRIPTION:Fri 13 Nov 2026\n\nHis Divine Grace\, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (1896-1977) is widely regarded as the world’s pre-eminent exponent of the teachings and practices of bhakti-yoga to the Western world. The disappearance of Srila Prabhupada\, the Founder-Acharya of The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)\, is reflected on by devotees around the world with heartfelt appreciations and chanting of the holy names of the Lord\, appreciating his profound influence on their lives. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\nMorning Programme\nTimings TBC \nSrila Prabhupada’s Rooms\n6.00pm – Kirtan and offerings\n7.23pm – Arati and Gurvastakam \nHarinam & Book Distribution\nTimings TBC \n(Fasting until noon 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\nDo I need a ticket to attend?\n\n\n\nNo ticket is required. Free for all to attend. \n\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\n\n\n\n	Preview from previous festivals
URL:https://www.krishnatemple.com/event/disappearance-of-srila-prabhupada/
LOCATION:Bhaktivedanta Manor\, Hilfield Lane\, Watford\, WD258EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Vaishnava Festivals
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SUMMARY:Gita Jayanti Maha Yajna - Bhagavad-gita Recitation
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 26 December 2026\n\nConclude 2026 with a spiritual recharge\, ready for 2027!\nJoin us for the immersive recitation of the entire Bhagavad-gita\nGita Jayanti includes: \n – Recitation of the entire 700 verses of the Gita\n – Explanations by S.B. Keshava Swami\n – Fire yajna (Havan)\n – Your sponsored family name displayed\n – Your copy of the Gita offered\n\n\n\nTo participate\, we invite you to sponsor Bhagavad-gita’s\, for the spiritual benefit of society \n\nSponsor Bhagavad Gitas\n\n\nAll sponsored book donations are now formally ring-fenced as a restricted fund and will be stated as such in the ISKCON audited accounts. All orders/collections for sponsored books will be placed with ISKCON Ltd (BBT Sales) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Schedule\n\nDoors: 8am\nRecitation begins: 8:30am\nBreaks every 6 chapters\nRecitation Ends / Lunch: 2pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Live Stream\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYouTube\n\nClick here to view the live stream \n\n\n\n\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\n Do I need a ticket to attend?\n\n\n\nNo ticket is required. We ask everyone to sponsor Bhagavad-gita’s to participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow many people can join in the Yajna having sponsored?\n\n\n\n£51 sponsorship = 1 attendee max. \n£108 or more sponsorship = 2 attendees max. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill you have the Bhagavad-gita available in Gujarati or Hindi?\n\n\n\nMost copies will be in English\, but if you have requirements for a different language please contact us so that we can try to arrange a copy for you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I take the Bhagavad-gita away with me?\n\n\n\nYes\, there will be many copies of the Bhagavad-gita available for those who have sponsored. If you do not wish to distribute the copies yourself\, the Temple is happy to distribute them on your behalf. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat size Bhagavad-gitas will you have available?\n\n\n\nSmall & medium copies will be available on the day\, just let us know if you have a preference when collecting yours. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I attend the Yajna without sponsoring?\n\n\n\nPriority is given to those who have sponsored Bhagavad-gitas\, however\, we will be broadcasting the recitation in the Seva Hall for those who wish to partake in that way. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I do my sponsorship on the day?\n\n\n\nYes\, you are welcome to come and sponsor Bhagavad-gitas on the day\, but we request that you do so in advance so we better prepare for how many will be attending etc. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill this event be broadcast live?\n\n\n\nYes\, this event will be broadcast live on our YouTube & Facebook channels. Please join us online if you are unable to attend in person. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat does it mean to be a Yajaman?\n\n\n\nA ‘Yajaman’ is one who takes a sankalpa or vrata (intention or vow) to recite the whole Bhagavad-gita that day. After reciting\, Yajamans will be invited to place offerings into the havan (fire) as the completion or your sankalpa. \nAs a yajaman on that day you will be offering your tan (body) by physically being there\, your dhan (wealth) by sponsoring Bhagavad-gitas\, and most importantly\, your man (mind) by reading the whole Bhagavad-gita. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre there any courses on Bhagavad-gita?\n\n\n\nYes. We have a range of courses available for deeper study of Bhagavad-gita to help you get further insights from this ancient wealth of knowledge. \nGita Life (In Person) \nGita Life (Online) \nKids Gita Life (4-8 yrs) \nKids Gita Life (8-14 yrs) \n\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\n\nAbout the Bhagavad-Gita \nBhagavad Gita is organised into 18 chapters and contains 700 verses. The Gita can also be divided into three sections (6 chapters each): \nSection 1: Karma Yoga\nSection 2: Bhakti Yoga\nSection 3: Jnana Yoga \nThe word “yoga” is nowadays associated with stretching postures and exercises\, yet its true meaning is “the process of linking”. Specifically\, it refers to the process of linking our activities to the Supreme Person\, God. \nThe daily reading of Bhagavad Gita together with chanting the Hare Krishna mantra can bring about rapid spiritual advancement for any person. \nOut of numerous translations of the Gita\, “Bhagavad Gita As It Is” shines foremost as it brings to bear the purity and competence of its author and offers answers carefully preserved by a chain of teachers which can be traced back to Lord Sri Krishna. \n“Bhagavad Gita As It Is” consists of Sanskrit verses together with translations and purports by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Within the pages of the Gita\, the workings of karma\, reincarnation and yoga are to be found\, as instructed by Lord Krishna to Arjuna. \nWe invite you to explore this marvellous work. \n\n\nRefresh your soul in the company of senior vaishnavas. The entire 700 verses of the Gita will be recited\, and chapter summaries will be presented. A fire yajna will be conducted throughout the recitation. \nGita Jayanti offers the opportunity to celebrate the appearance of Bhagavad Gita and to distribute this gem to many others. You are invited to sponsor Bhagavad Gitas and distribute them to your friends\, family and colleagues. Alternatively the Temple on your behalf will place them in schools\, universities\, hospitals or prisons through its various programmes. \nThe Bhagavad Gita is a transcendental dialogue between Lord Sri Krishna and His devotee Arjuna. Spoken at the outset of a great battle\, it is an encyclopedia for humanity. \nIn contrast to the atheistic scientist’s purely physical (and hence incomplete) description of everything\, Bhagavad Gita makes a distinction between the spiritual self and the material body. \nThe mind\, intelligence and senses are discussed in terms of their strengths and limitations\, and guidelines are given for their intended use.
URL:https://www.krishnatemple.com/event/gita/
LOCATION:Bhaktivedanta Manor\, Hilfield Lane\, Watford\, WD258EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:New Year's Day Darshan
DESCRIPTION:Friday 1 January 2027\n\nStart the new year with darshan of Their Lordships\, Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda\, Sri Sri Sita Rama Lakshman Hanuman\, & Sri Sri Gaura Nitai. \nNo ticket required\nDarshan open from 9am-9pm\nPriority Darshan for those with limited mobility and young children between 9am-11am. \nAvoid peak periods between\n12pm-2pm & 4pm-5pm \nPrasad\nTo keep the Car Parks flowing Prasad will be offered to everyone to take away on the drive out in the cars. \nCafé / Gift Shop / Gardens / Playground / Goshala\nAll areas closed \nDue to our limited parking at this time of year\, and to accommodate everyone visiting\, the Café\, Gift Shop\, Gardens\, Goshala and Playground will be closed on this day. This allows everyone the chance to visit for the purpose of Darshan.  \nThank you for your understanding. Hare Krishna! \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 I need a ticket?\n\n\n\nNo ticket required. \n\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
URL:https://www.krishnatemple.com/event/nyd-darshan/
LOCATION:Bhaktivedanta Manor\, Hilfield Lane\, Watford\, WD258EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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