With a desire to increase communication, understanding and harmony between world faiths, King Charles III of the United Kingdom arranged for faith leaders to gather with him. Visakha Dasi, president of Bhaktivedanta Manor, was one of the leaders to meet the King.
News and bulletins
Prabhupada Book Marathon 2023
The Book Marathon is an annual event, in which everyone is encouraged to distribute the spiritual knowledge of Srila Prabhupada’s books.
Prime Minister congratulates Manor for its 50th anniversary
Rishi Sunak celebrated Diwali in his home at 10 Downing Street, along with his wife Akshata and dozens of invited guests. From ISKCON’s Bhaktivedanta Manor , temple president Visakha Dasi attended along with Sachi Kishore Das and Krishna Sanjay Dasi , members of the Manor’s communication team.
ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Manor hosts Diwali in London
This year it was ISKCON's turn to host the annual Diwali in London (DiL) event, which was especially appropriate because it is Bhaktivedanta Manor's 50th anniversary.
Manor monks mission to Kenya
Monks of Bhaktivedanta Manor, together with some community members, embarked on a special mission to Kenya, East Africa.
Meeting the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire- Ms Elizabeth Green
The High Sheriff of Hertfordshire (the oldest secular Office under the Crown in an English county) along with other VIPs, made a special visit to the Gurukula- The Hare Krishna Primary School and invited Temple leaders to Ashridge House
The Holy Names in 50 towns and villages
In honour of the Temple's 50th anniversary, from early this year Bhaktivedanta Manor's harinama procession team made a extra special effort to share the Holy Names far and wide.
Photos of Srila Prabhupada – 50 years ago
This year marks Bhaktivedanta Manor's 50th anniversary (1973 - 2023). Here are some photos from that period
Barclays support the Hare Krishna Primary School
The Gurukula Hare Krishna Primary School recently held a summer event, which was made even more successful when Barclays Bank matched their fund-raising efforts
Camp Unity Borehamwood
the fourth annual Camp Unity Borehamwood was held at Well End Scout Activity Centre. This year saw the largest intake of campers with 48 children participating from various religious and cultural backgrounds.
“Chasing Rhinos with the Swami”
As part of Bhaktivedanta Manor’s on-going 50th anniversary celebrations, Shyamasundar das made a special summer trip to the UK to share his precious memories and spend time with the devotees.
Volunteers Care Council news
The Manor's Volunteers' Care Council (VCC) are embarking on 'well-being' sessions to help them look after the health as well as spiritual growth of participants.
Devotees meet the Foreign Secretary
Visakha Dasi and Alpesh Patel were among those who welcomed Foreign Secretary James Cleverly MP to Watford, where an Interfaith discussion was held with about 20 interfaith leaders from the surrounding area.
Be a Monk Challenge
Bhakta Vinay shares his memorable experience of the Be a Monk experience at Bhaktivedanta Manor "[It] offered me a rare opportunity to cut myself off from the distractions of everyday life and focus internally through a holistic 7-day experience..."