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Veda Lifestyle (Watford)

Times: Daily 4.30am-10.00pm.

Bhaktivedanta Manor is nestled in Hertfordshire countryside. It was donated by former Beatle, George Harrison in 1973. It is a place for spiritual retreat dedicated to teaching of ancient India. Veda Lifestyles present you with ancient knowledge of our relationships with nature and each other, self healing and life enhancement, soothing away the aches and pains of body, mind and soul. Taste the simple home-cooked vegetarian delicacies. The Manor is open all year round.

Other facilities include a library, primary school, fully equipped theatre, bakery, farm, community shop and Food for Life, a vegetarian food relief and employment project.

Facilities: Ramp for rear entrance access and disabled toilets.

Storytelling Through Dance - It has been aptly said that Bharat (South Indian Dance) is a symbol of beauty and aesthetic perfection. As a philosophy, it is a search of human soul for ideal. As a science, it is to attain the perfection of body technique and corporal movement and as poetry; it is the symbol of rythmic lyricism.

This unique performance demonstrates the story telling ability of Indian classical dance to complement the free expressive nature of contemporary dance to give you a glimpse of the spiritual realm. It is also an ancient form of yoga realising one'e devotional nature and desire. The dancers have trained in England and Yamuna devi, one of the lead artists, at the Northern School of Contemporary dance in Leeds. They have toured across India, Africa, Europe and the UK.

Registered charity number 259649