Hare Krishna Hare Krishna

[Brave Sir Robin]

Some good news after yesterday's news that Sigur Ros (apparently) and Fleetwood Mac (definitely) won't be appearing: the Hare Krishnas will be there!

Apparently the management changes, and the objections of some vendors to the free food they give out had put it in doubt:

David Enter‏@david_enter

@TomHamnett @jowhiley Glasto organisers met with krishna organisers and they agreed to keep free food, krishna music and everything else!!

https://twitter.com/david_enter/status/294547357872316416

I'm very glad. Part of what makes the place special, and they do very good things for those who find themselves "worse for wear" - found a couple of my mates in their tent in '99...

[russycarps]

spot on, I didnt realise their attendance was in doubt. It comes at no surprise to me to see the other food vendors complaining about the free food though, given that

1. most human beings are money grabbing shit bags

2. the vast sums food vendors have to pay for a spot at the festival.

I dont know anyone who has never had a free meal there.

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

So pleased. I've had doubts about this year due to certain things coming out of Glastonbury HQ recently, but this and the Mali thing has made me think its not all lost.

[Guitargeek]

I ate all of my meals in '09 there cos I was that broke. Lifesavers.

[grumpyhack]

They did a great job in the past providing temporary shelter to people who lost their tents in the flooding.

[Mardy]

So pleased. I've had doubts about this year due to certain things coming out of Glastonbury HQ recently, but this and the Mali thing has made me think its not all lost.

[Pinhead]

Have at least one meal here every year - a tradition. The veg curry is probably the best one. Very glad to hear that they haven't been cleared out by the festival in its seeming rush to leave its old cultural ways behind . . .

[5co77ie]

In the early days when I went to Glastonbury with no money - I'd never have lasted without the Krishna tent. I can't believe food vendors would complain - /me - people's attitudes today / ain't what it used to be/ I remember when all this was fields.

[5co77ie]

Have at least one meal here every year - a tradition. The veg curry is probably the best one. Very glad to hear that they haven't been cleared out by the festival in its seeming rush to leave its old cultural ways behind . . .

Edited January 25, 2013 by 5co77ie

[MrHew]

I ate there one Sunday back inthe late 90s when I'd had the last of my cash robbed. It was a plate of undefined veggie slop with perhaps a hint of curry powder. I didn't enjoy it but I was very, very thankfull for it.

[1waveydavey]

Now I first went in 1990 to Glastonbury but Ive never been to the Hare Krishna tent and had food but I want to now! I am assuming you can just as easily pay for food as well? Or make a donation? I can afford to pay for my food so dont want to take away food that others genuinely need.

[russycarps]

Now I first went in 1990 to Glastonbury but Ive never been to the Hare Krishna tent and had food but I want to now! I am assuming you can just as easily pay for food as well? Or make a donation? I can afford to pay for my food so dont want to take away food that others genuinely need.

[Pinhead]

Any madder that any other religion? They've always seemed harmless enough and I often leave them something for the food out of any remaining change left on Sunday. I like 'em cos they've been a part of Glasto for so long (or at least since I've been going), like Iona Camp, Leftfield, Cider Bus and so on. Would be sorry to think of them being made unwelcome by other traders.

[russycarps]

Any madder that any other religion? They've always seemed harmless enough and I often leave them something for the food out of any remaining change left on Sunday. I like 'em cos they've been a part of Glasto for so long (or at least since I've been going), like Iona Camp, Leftfield, Cider Bus and so on. Would be sorry to think of them being made unwelcome by other traders.

[Chimps in Balaclavas]

I ate there one Sunday back inthe late 90s when I'd had the last of my cash robbed. It was a plate of undefined veggie slop with perhaps a hint of curry powder. I didn't enjoy it but I was very, very thankfull for it.

[redmosquito]

Can't say I've ever eaten there myself but that's mainly due to the lack of meat in their food. If my meals don't have at least one meat I'm just not interested.

Glad they'll be there again though, I know a few mates who have been very grateful to the free meals in the past.

[theampersanddevil]

Think I must be the only person who actually likes their food. ha ha

I was more than happy to pay what i was paying elsewhere for it.

[Krazypinkminx]

I have never come across them. but will keep a look out this year

[Mrs*E*]

took refuge with them in '98, made me feel welcome and its a great part of the festival for those that need it (like me)

[Trebor]

The food I had at the Hare Krishna tent was better than the shite sold at some of the stalls near the main stages!

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

I'm glad they are there for the more needy. I ate there once many years ago but paid a donation. I only did it for the experience of eating their food and being able to smile at them inanely ( I think this may be compulsory!).

[whateverman]

Mmmm... I hade a luverly curry at the Krishnas place last time - delish, with some lime pickle on the side too.

Man sung a funny (surprisingly angry) song about non-krishnas and their wasteful ways that reminded me of the break-up song in The Wedding Singer. Existential lols .

[Harold Kischener]

Im glad the Krishna's are there! Their food saved my life - literally! I was starving the pangs of material existence before taking their delicious food!

Another thing I found really cool about them was their music, they said something that really hit home that it is a "transcendental vibration" normally you can listen to a particular song for maybe 50 maybe maximum 100 times but this song "Hare Krishna Hare Krishna" you can listen to for hours on end, and thats what I did do!

It is weird it has a different effect one you notice but you can't pinpoint it!

I read more about it on this Krishna website:

http://www.krishna.com/transcendental-vibration