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Radhastami

Sat 19 Sept 2026 Srimati 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. She 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. On Radhastami day, devotees meditate on the exalted position of Srimati Radharani and offer prayers to her. Donate for Radhashtami Schedule Morning Programme Mangal Arati, Guru Puja, Deity Greeting, Radhika-Stava, Class & Abhishek Timings TBC Prasadam Timings TBC Harinam & Book Distribution | Watford Town Centre Timings TBC Evening Programme | Sri Krishna Haveli Kirtan, Class, Flower Offerings & Cake Distribution Timings TBC (Fasting until noon on this day) If you would like to sponsor the prasad on this day for all the devotees please email or call Vaisnava das on . Frequently asked questions Do I need a ticket to attend? No ticket is required. Free for all to attend. Will there be parking available? Yes. Free parking will be available all day. How do I get there? Address Bhaktivedanta Manor Hilfield Lane Watford Sat-Nav: WD25 8HE Note: Entrance to temple is via Hilfield Lane only. There is no entrance to the temple through Letchmore Heath village.

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Dussehra (Festival)

Sun 25 October 2026 – Free ticket required for entry Dussehra 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. Schedule Free ticket required Full schedule and timings TBC FAQ Why do I need a ticket? A ticket is required to enter the site on Sun 25 Oct 2026 – 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. – Reduces heavy traffic in the surrounding area, making it easier for you to attend and creates less disruption for locals and non festival-goers. – Helps us to be less wasteful, as we can prepare appropriate quantities of resources and prasadam (sanctified food). What are the ticket times? A ticket will be required for entry between 2pm-6pm. Without a ticket between these times we will not be able to let you in. Do children need tickets? Tickets are not required for children under 5. What happens if I arrive without a ticket? In order to enter Bhaktivedanta Manor on this day, a ticket is required. Without a ticket you will not be let in. How long can I stay? You are welcome to stay and enjoy the festivities for as long as you like.

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Diwali (Festival)

Diwali festival Sun 8 Nov 2026 Free ticket required for entry Note: There will be no fireworks on this day For more information about Diwali, FAQ’s, Shuttle Services and to book your tickets, please click the buttons below Information & Tickets Donations To 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. Donate Annakuta / Govardhana-puja

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Annakuta & Govardhana Puja

Mon 9 Nov 2026 Govardhana 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. Donate a Thali Schedule No Ticket Required for entry Annakuta Darshan: 8am-5pm Darshan: 8am-7.30pm Temple Room Mangal Arati: 4.30am Morning Program (Sri Krishna Haveli) TBC Prasad Notice Small 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. Evening Program (Sri Krishna Haveli) TBC New Gokul Farm (Goshalla) 9am-7:30pm Donate a Thali Frequently asked questions Do I need a ticket to attend? No ticket required Will there be parking available? Yes. Free parking will be available all day. How do I get there? Address Bhaktivedanta Manor Hilfield Lane Watford Sat-Nav: WD25 8HE Note: 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. For Public Transport & Map, please CLICK HERE

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Disappearance of Srila Prabhupada

Fri 13 Nov 2026 His 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. Schedule Morning Programme Timings TBC Srila Prabhupada’s Rooms 6.00pm – Kirtan and offerings 7.23pm – Arati and Gurvastakam Harinam & Book Distribution Timings TBC (Fasting until noon on this day) Frequently asked questions Do I need a ticket to attend? No ticket is required. Free for all to attend. Will there be parking available? Yes. Free parking will be available all day. How do I get there? Address Bhaktivedanta Manor Hilfield Lane Watford Sat-Nav: WD25 8HE Note: 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. For Public Transport & Map, please CLICK HERE Preview from previous festivals

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Gita Jayanti Maha Yajna - Bhagavad-gita Recitation

Saturday 26 December 2026 Conclude 2026 with a spiritual recharge, ready for 2027! Join us for the immersive recitation of the entire Bhagavad-gita Gita Jayanti includes: – Recitation of the entire 700 verses of the Gita – Explanations by S.B. Keshava Swami – Fire yajna (Havan) – Your sponsored family name displayed – Your copy of the Gita offered To participate, we invite you to sponsor Bhagavad-gita’s, for the spiritual benefit of society Sponsor Bhagavad Gitas All 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) Schedule Doors: 8am Recitation begins: 8:30am Breaks every 6 chapters Recitation Ends / Lunch: 2pm Live Stream YouTube Click here to view the live stream Frequently asked questions Do I need a ticket to attend? No ticket is required. We ask everyone to sponsor Bhagavad-gita’s to participate. How many people can join in the Yajna having sponsored? £51 sponsorship = 1 attendee max. £108 or more sponsorship = 2 attendees max. Will you have the Bhagavad-gita available in Gujarati or Hindi? Most 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. Can I take the Bhagavad-gita away with me? Yes, there will be many copies of the Bhagavad-gita available for those who have sponsored.

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New Year's Day Darshan

Friday 1 January 2027 Start the new year with darshan of Their Lordships, Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda, Sri Sri Sita Rama Lakshman Hanuman, & Sri Sri Gaura Nitai. No ticket required Darshan open from 9am-9pm Priority Darshan for those with limited mobility and young children between 9am-11am. Avoid peak periods between 12pm-2pm & 4pm-5pm Prasad To keep the Car Parks flowing Prasad will be offered to everyone to take away on the drive out in the cars. Café / Gift Shop / Gardens / Playground / Goshala All areas closed Due 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. Thank you for your understanding. Hare Krishna! Frequently asked questions Will I need a ticket? No ticket required. Will there be parking available? Yes. Free parking will be available all day. How do I get there? Address Bhaktivedanta Manor Hilfield Lane Watford Sat-Nav: WD25 8HE Note: 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. For Public Transport & Map, please CLICK HERE

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