By Sharmila Radhika devi dasi
The third annual UK National ‘Rise’ Retreat began in joyful fashion this Easter weekend with a vibrant harinam through Nottingham city centre. Devotees filled the streets chanting, singing and dancing as curious passersby stopped to watch. It was the perfect opening for a weekend dedicated to this year’s theme: The Community of Love.
Inspired by Keshava Swami, the Rise Retreat has grown steadily since its beginnings in 2024 with around 300 participants. Attendance r
