On 2nd February, Dr Diviash Thakrar and Nilesh represented Bhaktivedanta Manor at a local Tu BiShvat festival, the Jewish tree-planting celebration. The ceremony was led by a mix of civic leaders, faith representatives, and local community members.
Festival Sankirtan: Celebrate, Share, and Serve
Want to try book distribution in a fun and festive setting?
Want to celebrate Vaishnava festival days while fully taking advantage of the mercy available?
Want to help spread joy, wisdom — and cookies — on special festival days?
Relating to our near and dear ones
Building positive relationships isn’t easy, but the results are significant. Strong relationships bring us happiness and improve our physical and mental health.
Wellbeing Day
The Krishna Wisdom team at Bhaktivedanta Manor warmly welcomed over a hundred new faces through the gates. Guests travelled from across the country, representing a wide range of ages and backgrounds, to take part in the annual Krishna Wisdom Wellbeing Retreat.
Retreat to Govardhana 2026 with HH S.B Keshava Swami
School of Bhakti invites you to join a wonderful retreat to Govardhan Retreat Centre, Vrindavan, at the end of October 2026.
Understanding Vaishnava Calendar dates and Deity Worship from an Astrological View
In this workshop, we will explore the astrological intelligence behind the Gaudiya Vaishnava calendar.
Gurukula Children Shine at New Year Eve Event
At the Gurukula Hare Krishna Primary School, children receive a holistic, Krishna conscious education that nurtures their individual talents and guides them toward engaging those gifts in the loving service of Lord Krishna. Alongside academic learning, great importance is placed on cultural training, helping students grow in confidence, creativity, and devotion to the Supreme Lord. An expression of this training was recently seen when many Gurukula pupils participated in the New Year’s Eve programme at Bhaktivedanta Manor. The children had the auspicious opportunity to open the evening by melodiously singing Worship Hari, the English rendition of the well-known Vaiṣṇava bhajan Bhaja hu...
Culture, Community and Chanting on New Year’s Eve
The School of Bhakti department hosted a wonderful New Year’s Eve celebration in the Haveli, bringing many people together in a warm and devotional atmosphere. The event provided a meaningful and uplifting way for devotees to welcome the New Year in style. Attendees came from a wide range of backgrounds, including people of different faiths and cultures, adding to the inclusive spirit of the evening. The Haveli kīrtan hall was filled to capacity as the programme opened with a charming play performed by the Junior Bhaktivedanta Players, Sanatan Goswami and the Touchstone. The young performers captivated the audience with their enthusiasm...
Garland Making Workshop
Immerse yourself in the devotional art of flower garland making in this hands-on workshop.
A Beautiful Evening of Future-Focused Wisdom
In late December, the School of Bhakti hosted Gita 2099 with His Holiness S.B. Keshava Swami. From 6.30pm, over 650 devotees, families, friends, and community guests gathered to explore how the Bhagavad-Gita can guide us through the future. Before the programme, Maharaj warmly met the 2025 Gita Life students, adults and children alike, including those who had travelled from as far as Poland. He presented certificates, and a group photo marked a meaningful moment for many. The evening opened with an audio-visual vision of the future—screens everywhere, machines and robots shaping daily life—posing a thought-provoking question: are we becoming more...