On 1st September Year 8 Theology and Philosophy pupils visited Bhaktivedanta Manor in Herefordshire to complement their study of Hinduism. Pupils were treated to a fully immersive learning experience at the Hare Krishna centre which had been built due to a large donation from George Harrison in the 1970s. The trip included a visit to the beautiful gardens, nursery dedicated to the Goddess Tulsi, experiencing an ‘Arti’ ceremony with members of the community and public, we well as feeding the cows on their farm. We even enjoyed an oxen cart ride and lesson from Alison on the ‘Trimurti’ followed by a delicious vegetarian paneer curry with rice, peas, chips and poori; most of the girls had seconds! The afternoon was filled with traditional sari wearing and hand painting to make our study of Hinduism really come alive.
Mrs Crawley, Head of Theology & Philosophy
