Bakari Gopala
Devotees from across the UK descended on Liverpool, the city of George’s birthplace for a series of special events aptly titled ‘The Spiritual Beatle’, celebrating his spiritual journey.
Gurudas, one of the ISKCON UK’s pioneers, who first met George Harrison in 1968 came especially for the celebration.
Events included a music-mantra tribute at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, hari nāma processions across the city centre, panel discussions and interviews at the two Beatles museums, including a drum workshop at the fabled Fab4 Café.
There were 2000 cookies and over 2000 books distributed at the various events. Devotees, on particular Gurudas, Sakshi Gopal das, Sri Pati das, Pradyumna das shared their memories and realizations about George Harrison’s invaluable contribution to ISKCON in its early days, and highlighted how exactly 50 years ago in 1973, he generously donated Bhaktivedanta Manor.
The Mayor of Liverpool, Joanne Anderson was presented with copies of the Srimad Bhagavatam and Bhagavad-Gita, by Gurudas at Liverpool’s Central Library.
