Dear Reviewer The Shree Krishna Janmasti celebrations commence on Sunday 2nd September 2018 & will continue through Monday 3rd September 2018. Darshan Times - Shree Krishna Janmashtami 2018 at Manor, Watford, London, Arati & Darshan Times Darshan will be available all day on both days from 9.00 onwards. Sunday 2nd September 2018 Darshan 10.00am – 9.30pm – until everyone has taken darshan. Arati 4.30 am, 12.30 pm, 4.20 pm, 7.00 pm, 9.00 pm. Monday 3rd September 2018 Darshan 10.00am – 12 midnight – until everyone has taken darshan. Arati 4.30 am, 12.30 pm, 4.20 pm 7.00 pm, 9.00 pm, 12.00 midnight Aside from these times, Bhaktivedanta Manor building is open daily from 4.30am—9.30pm for pilgrims and guests. 4.30-4.55am – Mangal Arati I hope this helps and I hope you have a blessed day at the temple.

yes lots of free parking spaces

they offer Prashad but not sure of the times. There is a shop where food can be brought and their cakes are a delight probably not as extensive as the neesden with their great takeaway device. anyone else shed some light...

I haven't. It's a few miles from Watford. There must be taxi firms in Watford you can call or try an Uber enquiry.

You will have to either leave the dog in your vehicle, or seek permission from the temple authorities... However, no pets are allowed in the temple please.

Hi Yes it is and also there are plenty of volunteers to help you get around

Oh, I missed the most important thing. This temple is all about guiding us from this temporary body and planet to the eternal, spiritual planets, and our eternal spiritual self. Same soul, but no labels !! That is the unique thing about this powerful spiritual place. It is a door to the eternal planets. The residents are all working on going through the portal of leaving this body, and revealing their real original eternal identity. It amazes me that such deep thinking is going on so close to home, and we dont have to go far to find it.

Hi Hazel, It's open to everyone. Here are the Darshan Times: There are several services throughout the day at Bhaktivedanta Manor to which everyone is welcome to attend. Aside from these times, Bhaktivedanta Manor building is open daily from 4.30am—9.30pm for pilgrims and guests. 4.30-4.55am – Mangal Arati Mangala-arati is the first temple ceremony of the day. It begins at 4:30am and is considered mangala, or ‘auspicious’ for all who participate. The devotees sing beautiful prayers glorifying the spiritual master and the Hare Krishna maha-mantra. 4.55-5.15am – Tulasi-arati This ceremony is right after mangala-arati. Tulasi is a sacred plant which is very dear to the Lord, and worship of Tulasi-devi is most beneficial. Tulasi-arati is performed like this: The devotees sing prayers to Tulasi-devi while one devotee offers her arati with incense, ghee lamp, and flowers. When the song is finished, the devotees circumambulate Tulasi-devi and offer her water by pouring some drops at her root. 7.00-7.05am – Deity Greeting After the Deities have been worshiped in private, They give Their audience (darshana) to the devotees and the public, who then can see the shrine and offer worship and prayers. This is accompanied by a recorded singing of the Govindam prayers of the Brahma-samhita. The priest offers a short arati ceremony with ghee lamp, incense, chamara, and, in warm weather, a peacock fan. 7.10am – Guru-Puja At this time, as members of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness we offer our obeisances to Srila Prabhupada as the instructing guru for all devotees. We are eternally indebted to him for single-handedly bringing Krishna to the Western world and thus giving everyone the opportunity to become a lover of God. During the guru-puja, the devotees sing prayers glorifying the spiritual master and offer flower petals and obeisances at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada. 7.30am – Srimad-Bhagavatam Class After all the singing and dancing the devotees sit down and listen to a lecture on Srimad-Bhagavatam. The speaker reads a verse and Srila Prabhupada’s explanation of it, and then elaborates on the topics discussed there. At the end of the class, there are usually questions or comments. Thus an interesting and enlightening discussion takes place. 12.30-12.55pm – Raj Bhoga Arati The raja-bhoga-arati follows the noon offering of food to the Deities. It lasts for about 25 minutes. The priest offers incense, ghee lamp, water, cloth, flowers, camara, and (in warm weather) also a peacock fan. *Due to weddings on Saturdays, the facility for darshan (during this arati) is restricted. Single file queueing is likely and you will only see the Deities for a few moments. 4.20-4.30pm – Dhupa Arati This arati lasts for 10 minutes. The priest offers incense, flowers, camara, and (in warm weather) also a peacock fan. Food offered to the Deities is usually fruits. *Due to weddings on Fridays, the facility for darshan (during this arati) is restricted. Single file queueing is likely and you will only see the Deities for a few moments. 7.00-7.25pm – Sandya Arati This is also known as Gaura-arati. The devotees sing Sri Gaura-arati–a joyful song glorifying Lord Chaitanya and His associates. It lasts for about 25 minutes. 7.30pm-8:30 Bhagavad-Gita Class Conducted in a similar manner to the morning Bhagavatam class, evening Bhagavad-gita class draws in congregation members as well as the residents. (except Friday & Sundays) 9.00-9.10pm – Shayan Arati The final arati of the day allows all the devotees to have a last opportunity to see the Deities and offer their prayers. 9.30pm – Temple closes Please note that due to weddings on certain Friday afternoons, Saturday mornings and Saturday afternoons, the facility for darshan is restricted. Single file queueing is likely and you will only see the Deities for a few moments.

It's a wonderful place to visit, and your daughter might enjoy watching the cows get milked by hand - it will be a rare opportunity to see the respectful treatment of dairy cows! Buy some treats in the shop, and even stay for a delicious vegetarian meal (offered freely and with joy by the residents). The grounds are lovely, especially George's Garden, in honour of George Harrison who bought the property for his teacher and followers. You will see where they prepare the food to be sent into London to feed 1000 homeless. At first a bit quirky as seen from an outsider, you will be amazed by the love and devotion of this alternative community.