🌳 Bhakti Vriksha Dham (Circle) Highlights
Dwaraka Dham
👶 Youth Seva for Toddlers Sangha
A big thank you to Samyukhthaa, Sashya, and Bhavesh for volunteering their school holidays to facilitate the central Toddler Sangha!
🪔 Home Ratha Yātrā Festival
Devotees celebrated a wonderful home Ratha Yātrā on 16th July at the residence of Santhosh Prabhu and Sangeethapriya Mātājī in Goodmayes.
🌳 Bhakti Vriksha in Park and Picnic
Devotees gathered on a sunny Saturday evening for a special outdoor Bhakti Vriksha in the park — joyful kīrtana & prasādam, Krishna conscious team games, and deepening devotional bonds.
🎶 Empowering Teen Kīrtanīyās
Mona Mātājī conducted weekly kīrtana training for teens, inspiring them to strengthen their daily
sādhana and offer musical service to the Lord.
📿 Community Kīrtana and Japa
Devotees immersed in the Holy Name through summer kīrtanas and Japa Marathon in Brentwood, Goodmayes and Fairlop.
Mathura Dham
📜 Krishna Sadhaka Seminar
Nitai Gauranga BV celebrated a Krishna Sādhaka Seminar, where three newcomers successfully achieved their Krishna Sādhaka certification!
📿 Japa Marathon
Mathura Dham devotees united for an inspiring Japa Marathon—30 devotees collectively chanting 500+ rounds of the Hare Krishna mahā-mantra!
🌳 Bhakti Vriksha Picnic
Fremantle, Nitai Gauranga, and Hari Toshnam BVs joined together for a joyful Sunday picnic with games, kīrtana, prasādam, and 4 new contacts.
🙏 Prayers & Care for Nikul Prabhu
Devotees rallied around Nikul Prabhu after major surgery—visiting him in hospital & chanting together, inspired his faith in Krishna during his recovery.
🌱 Outreach Programmes
Centreway BV hosted 2 vibrant outreach sessions, welcoming 70+ new devotees and distributing 50 Srila Prabhupada books!
📚 Monthly Sankirtan Festival
Centreway BV organized an MSF on Ilford High Road, distributing nearly 50 Śrīla Prabhupāda books and collecting £60 Lakshmī points.
Jagannath Dham
🌱 New Outreach in Orpington
The Dartford BV launched a bi-weekly outreach program hosted now attracting 10+ families for kīrtana, japa, and Bhagavad-gītā discussions; the group was recently blessed by the association of HH Bhakti Prachar Parivrajaka Swami Maharaja.
📖 Canterbury & Community Outreach
The outreach spirit of the Dartford devotees has extended to Canterbury. The Sankirtana team enthusiastically did book distribution during Asian Heritage Month, sharing Srila Prabhupada's books with the Mayor of Dartford!
🪷 Deities Anniversary in Orpington
Devotees gathered to celebrate the 4th anniversary of Sri Sri Nitai Nataraj Gaura Premananda with an abundant bhoga offering, heartfelt realisations, and deep gratitude for serving Lord Jagannāth and their Lordships.
Navadweep Dham
🛞 Ratha-yātrā in Colchester Multicultural Parade
Colchester BV brought Lord Jagannāth on a mini chariot through the city streets—distributing books, prasādam, and joining cultural performances alongside enthusiastic Bhakti Vriksha children. Bringing Lord Jagannāth into the community has opened new doors, with local British residents who met devotees at Ratha-yātrā now regularly attending BhaktiLyfe sessions!
📿 Mangala-arati and Japa Marathons
Basildon, Southend and Colchester communities hosted whole-day Japa Marathons and early morning Mangala-arati, bringing adults and children together for chanting joyfully and enthusiastically.
🪷 Deities Anniversary in Chelmsford
Devotees celebrated 3 years of serving Sri Sri Jagannath and Ratna Bhūṣaṇa Nitāi Prema Avatāra Gaura with opulent offerings and heartfelt realisations.
🌟 Sādhu-Saṅga with HG Vraja Bihari Dās
Devotees from Chelmsford and Colchester gathered for an uplifting evening of deep spiritual discussion and association with HG Vraja Bihari dās.
Ekachakra Dham
🎉 Outreach & Kīrtana
Ekachakra Dhām's saṅgha and outreach continued to grow with great enthusiasm during June-July 2026! Hosted 3 dynamic outreach and kīrtana programs, bringing the holy name to the wider community.
🏡 Devotee Care and Family Milestones
Conducted a sacred Gṛha-praveśa Yajña for a member's new home and celebrated a devotee couples' wedding anniversary with soulful kīrtana and community prayers.
🥁 Mṛdaṅga Training
A senior devotee has begun mṛdaṅga classes to nurture devotional talent for kīrtana-sevā.
🌿 Home Visits & Community Retreat
Strengthened devotee care through 4 personal home visits for spiritual discussions, and brought 25 devotees together across all ages for a joyful day out at Botany Bay beach.
