Iskcon Educational Services

Temple Visits

Bullock-cart ride

Conducted Tours:
Bullock-cart rides make these everyone's favourite!

Bhaktivedanta Manor boasts 17 acres of gardens and parkland and the community has recently acquired a further 60 acres of farmland.

* Extended rides for small groups.
* Short rides with additional guided tour on foot for larger groups.

Tour features include the:

* animals
* cowshed
* lake
* 'Tulsi' greenhouse

(available weather permitting!)

Pupils will automatically see much of the temple interior. In addition, small groups can also see the:

* kitchens
* sewing room
* school (by special arrangement only)

Prashad:
Traditional vegetarian lunch or a sample of food

Groups are invited to join us for a full vegetarian meal from 1.00pm to 2.00pm. Traditional Indian fare includes mild preparations for primary children. Samples of sweets and other delicacies are provided for programmes at your school or for parties unable to stay for lunch.

 

Cultural Programmes:
Dance, drama and music are available upon request (subject to availability)

Large plays such as 'The Ramayana" are often a whole programme in themselves. In order to provide a better service we have introduced minimal charges for these items. A short display of devotional music is provided free of charge as a popular and relaxing item to round off the General Presentation.

Darshan of the Deities:
Seeing the shrineRadha Gokulananda

A chance to see the beautiful altar with a brief explanation of deity worship, both in theory and practice. Cameras are allowed.

Shop:
A great way to end the day!
Open by special request.
Souvenirs for children include:

* incense,
* postcards
* Indian giftware

Items for teachers include:

* books
* artefacts
* posters
* multi-media

Assemblies:
Lively and relevant talks on a wide range of topics

For primary schools we provide a longer assembly with more drama and pupil involvement.

 

Vegetarian Feast Assembly

 

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