The Shree Krishna Haveli is a feat of architecture, built from traditional materials that reflect the character of local Hertfordshire, such as timber, brick and tile.
It features a reception area with a bakery and café; a Kirtan Hall with a stage and lighting for festivals, visiting speakers, Sunday programs and play performances; and a Seva Hall for serving prasad, as well as youth clubs, weddings and other samskaras.
The Haveli will also include state of the art classrooms where the 20,000 school children who visit the Manor every year can learn about Vaishnavism, and the College of Vedic Studies can teach adult students about Krishna conscious theology.
Finally there are 250 square meters of bespoke kitchens, a crèche, offices, and storage facilities.
An opening event for the Haveli will take place in the New Year, with a Kirtan Mela to celebrate.
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