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Bhaktivedanta Manor The only official page of ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Manor (UK Charity No. 1157877).
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Bhaktivedanta Manor is a residential Hare Krishna (ISKCON) temple and spiritual sanctuary near Watford, dedicated to the worship of Śrī Śrī Rādhā Gokulananda. Bhaktivedanta Manor was donated to the Hare Krishna movement in 1973 by George Harrison, to support the growing community of devotees. Set within extensive gardens and grounds, the Manor includes a temple, monastery, community facilities, and a farm and goshala (protected cow care). We welcome all visitors and offer a year-round programme of worship, festivals, sacred music, education, meditation, and sanctified pure vegetarian food. Official identity & safeguarding clarity
This page is the only official page of ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Manor (UK registered charity: International Society for Krishna Consciousness Bhaktivedanta Manor, Charity No. 1157877). Any Facebook groups or pages using our name without explicit authorisation are not affiliated with the charity.

There’s always another corner of the Manor to discover. From the gardens and farm to the temple, and our protected herd ...
09/10/2026

There’s always another corner of the Manor to discover.

From the gardens and farm to the temple, and our protected herd of cows at the Goshalla, each part of Bhaktivedanta Manor reflects the community that calls it home.

Take a little walk around the Manor with us. Which corner do you visit first?

06/10/2026

There are moments that leave us with more than we expected.

For her, the mandala drawing brought back a sense of childlike joy and peace. But perhaps what she cherished most was the friendships she made along the way friendships she already hopes to continue over prasadam.

Her words capture the simple joy of creating, connecting and sharing a moment together.



[ Bhaktivedanta Manor, Retreat, Smiling Soul Foundation, Retreat Programs ]

03/10/2026

You came to Bhaktivedanta Manor for a moment of peace, but somehow stayed for so much more.

The cows, the gardens, prasadam, quiet moments at the altar, and a community that makes you feel at home.

Sometimes, you come for one reason and leave with many more.



[ Bhaktivedanta Manor, Cows, Animals, Cow Protection, Baby Cow, Gokul Farm, Community ]

Why do we keep returning to the same patterns, desires and attachments?The Bhagavad-gītā offers a different perspective:...
01/10/2026

Why do we keep returning to the same patterns, desires and attachments?

The Bhagavad-gītā offers a different perspective: understanding where our attachments come from can help us find a way beyond them.

Through knowledge, detachment and turning our consciousness towards Krishna, we begin to see the way out.

Sometimes, moving forward begins with knowing what keeps pulling us back.



[ Bhaktivedanta Manor, Community, Bhagavad Gita, Life, Spiritual Journey, Healing, Vedic Wisdom ]

30/09/2026

Perhaps spirituality isn’t about becoming someone new.

It’s about remembering who you already are and reconnecting with the Divine through moments of stillness, devotion and Kirtan.



[ Bhaktivedanta Manor, Divine, Healing, Community, Peace Chanting, Inner Peace ]

Spirituality doesn’t always mean giving things up. Sometimes, it means giving them a higher purpose.Our wealth, talents,...
29/09/2026

Spirituality doesn’t always mean giving things up. Sometimes, it means giving them a higher purpose.

Our wealth, talents, influence and success can either deepen our attachment to the ego or become offerings when placed in service of the Divine.

The question isn’t only what we have, but what we choose to do with it.



[ Bhaktivedanta Manor, Spiritual Wisdom, Divine, Devotion, Seva, Inner Peace ]

28/09/2026

We don’t always need to act on the first feeling that comes up.

Anger is natural, but giving ourselves a moment to breathe and think can change what we do with it. Sometimes, a little space is all the mind needs before intelligence can take over.



[ Bhaktivedanta Manor, Peace of Mind, Spiritual Wisdom, Monk, Bhagavad Gita, Managing Emotions ]

The mind can become our greatest source of bo***ge or our greatest path to freedom.What we repeatedly give our attention...
26/09/2026

The mind can become our greatest source of bo***ge or our greatest path to freedom.

What we repeatedly give our attention to shapes our thoughts, desires and ultimately, the way we live.

The practice is not to escape the mind, but to learn where to place it.



[ Bhaktivedanta Manor, Mind , Community, Nature, Inner Growth, Spiritual Wisdom, ]

25/09/2026

At the Smiling Soul 108 workshop, Ladini Premadasi explores the connection between creativity, sound and our inner wellbeing.

Through chakra work and sound healing, the session creates space to slow down, tune in and connect with ourselves while enjoying the simple joy of sound and creativity.



[ Bhaktivedanta Manor, Retreat, Smiling Soul Foundation, Retreat Programs ]

Address

Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane
Watford
WD258EZ

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 1pm
4pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 1pm
4pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 1pm
4pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 10am - 1pm
4pm - 7:30pm
Friday 10am - 1pm
4pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm
4pm - 7:30pm
Sunday 10am - 7:30pm

Telephone

+447778051000

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