On Tuesday 10th October, Year 8 visited Bhaktivedanta Manor in Hertfordshire. Pupils were treated to a full day of immersive learning at the Hare Krishna Centre. The trip included a visit to the beautiful gardens, nursery, a tour of the famous Hare Krishna guru Srila Prabhupada shrine and a trip to the compassionate farm where pupils were allowed to feed carrots to the cows. We all enjoyed the much anticipated Oxon cart ride to the sounds of ‘giddyap’ by our driver and the girls! In addition, everyone was treated to a lecture from one of the community, Alison, on the ‘Trimurti’ and concept of reincarnation for Hindus. The girls then had a demonstration of how to wear a saree and could put one on before enjoying the Puja ceremony. For lunch, the girls all joined together for a delicious vegetarian spread of matar paneer curry with chips and rice as well as puri bread. Afterwards there was face painting and a trip to the shop which supports the Bhaktivedanta Manor community. It was a very enjoyable trip which has brought the study of Hinduism alive for Year 8.
Miss Crawley, Head of Theology and Philosophy
