What Happened When The Beatles Met Hare Krishna? | ISKCON London | Dr. Lakshman Prabhu

Описание: Bhaktivedanta Manor | Hare Krishna Temple (Watford, UK) | Darshan • Kirtan • Goshala • Peaceful Gardens

Join us in this video, as we take you to Bhaktivedanta Manor, a serene Gaudiya Vaishnava (ISKCON) spiritual sanctuary in the Hertfordshire countryside near Watford, UK. 

Bhaktivedanta Manor- ISKCON's most historic temple in London, UK! This sacred place was gifted by George Harrison of The Beatles to Srila Prabhupada in 1973.

🏛️ About Bhaktivedanta Manor:
Bhaktivedanta Manor is one of the most significant ISKCON temples worldwide, personally established by Srila Prabhupada in 1973. This beautiful manor was gifted by George Harrison of The Beatles as his gratitude for receiving Krishna Consciousness.

🏛️ Historic Significance Bhaktivedanta Manor:
Srila Prabhupada visited 04-05 times (last visit: August 1977)
Installed Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda deities in 1973
One of three temples where Prabhupada personally installed deities (London, Paris & Vrindavan)
A place where the Beatles members had deep spiritual discussions with Prabhupada

🎸 The Beatles & Krishna Consciousness Story:
In 1968, six devotees were sent to England. One was a former music producer who knew The Beatles had just returned from Maharishi's ashram in Rishikesh, India, showing interest in spirituality.

🎸 George Harrison's Connection:
Saw devotees doing Harinam on Oxford Street
Met Shyamasundar Prabhu at Abbey Road Studios
Said: "Where have you been? I've been looking for you for so long!"
Became very close friends with Srila Prabhupada

📖 Jaladuta Journey (1965):
At 69 years old, Srila Prabhupada travelled on the cargo ship Jaladuta from India to New York with just ₹40 and a trunk of Bhagavatam books (the first 06 volumes he translated at Chippiwala Temple, Delhi).

🌟 Our Experience:
This was our third day in the London area. We spent the previous two days at Soho Temple & today visited this incredible place. The spiritual atmosphere is indescribable!

📖 Life Lesson:
We've noticed that wherever we travel now, our first priority is finding the nearest ISKCON temple and Govinda's restaurant - not fancy hotels! This is the transformation Krishna consciousness brings.

📍For Visit Information:
Location: Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, UK
Features: Temple, Goshala, Gardens, Govinda's Restaurant, Gift Shop, Wedding Hall
Weddings: 90-100 weddings performed annually (fully booked!)
Festivals: Major celebrations throughout the year

If you're ever in London, visiting Bhaktivedanta Manor is a MUST. It's not just a temple - it's a piece of living history where Srila Prabhupada's mission continues to flourish.

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