{"id":1140,"date":"2026-04-07T19:12:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T09:12:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/srilaprabhupadacastle.com.au\/?page_id=1140"},"modified":"2026-06-07T14:36:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T04:36:49","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/srilaprabhupadacastle.com.au\/?page_id=1140","title":{"rendered":"Common questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-29k71g-b1852e7ba23577a9b4c8727717252f75\">\n.avia-section.av-29k71g-b1852e7ba23577a9b4c8727717252f75{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/srilaprabhupadacastle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/contact-1500X500.webp);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n.avia-section.av-29k71g-b1852e7ba23577a9b4c8727717252f75 .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.3;\nbackground-color:#431515;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section 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What are those yellow lines on your face? Why do you sing and dance on the streets? In this section, we attempt to answer your questions on the practices within the Hare Krishna movement. It\u2019s an eye opener, we promise! A few basic questions are below, but feel free to look at the different categories in detail!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">And if you\u2019ve still got questions after this, ask your question in the box to the right (or below on your mobile) and we\u2019ll be in touch!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mnowskoh-863d30ea1e282f7eb9902af0ed9566fe\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-mnowskoh-863d30ea1e282f7eb9902af0ed9566fe{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-mnowskoh-863d30ea1e282f7eb9902af0ed9566fe hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_toggle_container '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1vxl04-4d1c732a9406b9d56752f35a2998c864\">\n#top .togglecontainer.av-1vxl04-4d1c732a9406b9d56752f35a2998c864 p.toggler{\ncolor:#011f4a;\nbackground-color:#fdf8ee;\nborder-color:rgba(1,51,116,0.13);\n}\n#top .togglecontainer.av-1vxl04-4d1c732a9406b9d56752f35a2998c864 p.toggler.activeTitle{\ncolor:#013374;\nborder-color:#013374;\n}\n#top .togglecontainer.av-1vxl04-4d1c732a9406b9d56752f35a2998c864 p.toggler:not(.activeTitle):hover{\ncolor:#013374;\nbackground-color:#fdf8ee;\n}\n#top .togglecontainer.av-1vxl04-4d1c732a9406b9d56752f35a2998c864 p.toggler:not(.activeTitle):hover .toggle_icon, #top .togglecontainer.av-1vxl04-4d1c732a9406b9d56752f35a2998c864 p.toggler:not(.activeTitle):hover .toggle_icon *{\nborder-color:#013374 !important;\n}\n#top .togglecontainer.av-1vxl04-4d1c732a9406b9d56752f35a2998c864 p.toggler .toggle_icon{\ncolor:#0a4a9e;\nborder-color:#0a4a9e;\n}\n#top .togglecontainer.av-1vxl04-4d1c732a9406b9d56752f35a2998c864 p.toggler .toggle_icon > span{\ncolor:#0a4a9e;\nborder-color:#0a4a9e;\n}\n#top .togglecontainer.av-1vxl04-4d1c732a9406b9d56752f35a2998c864 p.toggler.activeTitle .toggle_icon, #top .togglecontainer.av-1vxl04-4d1c732a9406b9d56752f35a2998c864 p.toggler.activeTitle .toggle_icon > span{\ncolor:#013374;\nborder-color:#013374;\n}\n#top .togglecontainer.av-1vxl04-4d1c732a9406b9d56752f35a2998c864 .toggle_wrap .toggle_content{\ncolor:#011f4a;\nbackground-color:#fdf8ee;\nborder-color:rgba(1,51,116,0.13);\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-1vxl04-4d1c732a9406b9d56752f35a2998c864 av-elegant-toggle  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-hptp90-07a5c2f49591572be53b8893fe4b837f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Was this previously Overnewton Castle?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Was this previously Overnewton Castle?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Was this previously Overnewton Castle?\">Was this previously Overnewton Castle?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"p1\">Yes. The property was historically known as Overnewton Castle and remains an important heritage estate with significant architectural and cultural value. The vision for Srila Prabhupada Castle seeks to respectfully preserve and build upon this legacy while introducing a new cultural chapter for the property.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-g03oys-21b5a3c6f58b26981492d882400e9cc9'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Why is the castle now called Srila Prabhupada Castle?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Why is the castle now called Srila Prabhupada Castle?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Why is the castle now called Srila Prabhupada Castle?\">Why is the castle now called Srila Prabhupada Castle?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"p1\">The castle draws inspiration from the teachings and values of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, whose message emphasised community, compassion, conscious living, hospitality, learning, and cultural engagement. The new name reflects the vision to develop the estate as a place of culture, connection, reflection, and celebration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-dpdq6c-ff2bc8754e0981671e20e105ea84b43b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Is the castle still a venue for weddings and events?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Is the castle still a venue for weddings and events?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Is the castle still a venue for weddings and events?\">Is the castle still a venue for weddings and events?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"p1\">Yes. The castle will continue to host weddings, receptions, celebrations, retreats, conferences, and community events as part of its evolving identity as a living heritage estate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-d1p3qc-cea55f38e9e35cd989e3ccdcf274cff5'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Will the heritage of the castle be preserved?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Will the heritage of the castle be preserved?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Will the heritage of the castle be preserved?\">Will the heritage of the castle be preserved?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"p1\">Yes. Preserving the beauty, atmosphere, and historical significance of the estate remains an important part of the long-term vision for the property.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-b4tw6s-da13a658ec55ab21c724222f4172774b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Can anyone visit the castle?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Can anyone visit the castle?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Can anyone visit the castle?\">Can anyone visit the castle?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"p1\">Yes. The vision for Srila Prabhupada Castle is to create a welcoming environment open to people from all backgrounds through events, cultural experiences, retreats, celebrations, and community gatherings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-b4tw6s-1-f51a303c9635690488c73e894d9d4a8c'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Will accommodation be available?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Will accommodation be available?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Will accommodation be available?\">Will accommodation be available?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"p1\">Yes. 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