Festival Schedule 28-29 August

Dear Friends,

Tomorrow we celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna. You are warmly invited to come to the temple to hear, chant, and dance in celebration. Lord Brahma, the first created being, describes Lord Krishna: "I worship Govinda, the primeval Lord, round whose neck is swinging a garland of flowers beautified with the moon-locket, whose hands are adorned with the flute and jewelled ornaments, who always revels in pastimes of love, whose graceful threefold-bending form of Shyamasundara is eternally manifest." Brahma Samhita 5.31.

On Thursday, 29 August, we honour our Founder Acharya and beloved, Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Srila Prabhupada blessed the earth by sowing the seeds of devotion to the Supreme Lord, Krishna. By Srila Prabhupada's grace we are able to celebrate festivals like Sri Krishna Janmashtami on a grand scale. You are invited to offer Srila Prabhupada homage on Thursday. You can make a garland to offer to Srila Prabhupada or bring a food offering. For details of food offerings please call Sukumari Dasi: 031 4033328 between 10am-4pm. Please bring you food offerings to the amphitheatre before 11am.

Sri Krishna Janmastami - Wednesday, 28 August

There will be loads of activities at the temple from 4.30am until midnight.

Fast until midnight.  

Temple Room Programme

4.30am Mangal arati

5.00am Tulasi-puja

5.15am Japa - chanting the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra on beads

7.00am Srila Prabhupada's Guru-puja

7.10am Class with His Holiness Bhakti Brhat Bhagavat Swami

8.00am Greeting Sri Sri Radha Radhanath in Their first new outfit

9am-9pm Public offerings and abhishek. 

9pm Altar is closed and Deities are dressed in Their second new outfit with kirtan in the temple.

Midnight Arati and kirtan

Break fast with ekadasi prasad.

Main Stage Programme

5.00pm Bhajans

6.00pm Bharata Natyam with Nitya Nilayam

6.15pm Kirtan and talk with Bhakti Brhat Bhagavat Swami

7.15pm Drama: Ajamila, A Second Chance

8.00pm Classical Dance to live classical music with Verushka Pather and Karthiegesan Singaram

9.00pm Abhishek (bathing ceremony) of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath

10.00pm Kathak Dance

10.10pm Folk Dance

10.20pm Kirtan with class by His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami

The midnight arati will be broadcast in the main marquee.

Srila Prabhupada's Vyasa-puja - Thursday, 29 August

Fast until midday.

9.30am Kirtan

11.00am Srila Prabhupada's Abhishek (bathing ceremony)

11.30am Bhoga (food) offering to Srila Prabhupada in his room.

11.30am Reading of offerings

12.30pm Raj-bhoja arati with kirtan

1.00pm Srila Prabhupada's guru-puja and puspanjali (offering of flower petals)

1.30pm Prasada 

As always, we look forward to seeing you and hope this finds you in the best spirits,

Your friends at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

T: 031 4033328  |  F: 031 4034429  |  www.iskcondurban.net  |  temple@iskcondurban.net

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Week Ahead 20-27 August

Dear Friends,

ISKCON Phoenix is hosting their annual Ratha-yatra Festival this weekend (24-25 August) at New Jagannath Puri Temple. The chariot procession is on Sunday, 25 August at 11am, starting at Rydalvale Grounds and ends at the temple. For more information call 031 507 6559.

Gita Week at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple starts on Thursday, 22 August. After every discussion there will be a sumptuous vegetarian dinner served. For more information and bookings: iskcon.initiatives@gmail.com 

The 3-day Bhagavad-gita Round Table Dinner Conference with His Holiness Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami and other learned scholars begins on Friday, 23 August at 6pm. The course will cover practical solutions to challenges of the 21st century. Booking is essential. Please contact Vikash: 082 200 9870 or vikash@mut.ac.za

The attractive Sri Sri Radha Radhanath 2014 Calendars will be on sale from Sri Balaram Purnima, 21 August. This year we offer the community three options:

4 page wall calendar: R20

12 page desk top: R25

12 wall calendar: R35

You can buy the set of 3 for R65

We celebrate Srila Prabhupada's Vyasa-puja on Thursday, 29 August from 9am. This year we would like to present 2008 (two thousand and eight) food offerings to Srila Prabhupada. Please contact Sukumari Dasi for details and categories of offerings on 031 403 3328 between 9.30am-4pm.

You can download/listen to talks at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple at http://iskcondurban.net/?page_id=1510

YOUR WEEK AHEAD

Tuesday, 20 August

Unit 9/11, Chatsworth Janmashtami Hall Programme at 7pm

Arena Park Community Hall with  talk by Swarup Damodar Das

Reservoir Hills Janmashtami Hall Programme at 6pm

Seva Samaj Hall, Talk by His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami

Wednesday, 21 August

Sri Balaram Purnima (Fast until midday)

Festival at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

Special Programme:

7.15am Morning Class

8am Greeting Sri Sri Radha Radhanath

11am Class

12.30pm  Arati with kirtan 

1pm Jhulan Yatra followed by light prasad

5.45pm Jhulan Yatra

7pm Arati followed by class by Vibhu Caitanya Das and feast

Festival at New Jagannath Puri Temple

7pm Arati followed by class by Partha Sarathi Das Goswami and feast

Thursday, 22 August

Morning class on Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.25 with Swarup Damodar Das at 7.45am

Merebank Janmashtami Hall Programme at 6.15pm

Merebank Community Hall

Lotus Park Janmashtami Hall Programme at 6.30pm

Lotus Park Community Hall

Friday, 23 August

Morning class on Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.26 at 7.45am

Pietermaritzburg Janmashtami Hall Programme at 6.30pm

Heather Hall (on Bombay Road) with talk by Partha Sarathi Das Goswami

Newlands Janmashtami Hall Programme at 6.30pm

A.M.F. Hall with talk by Ganganarayan Das

Woodview, Phoenix Janmashtami Hall Programme at 6.30pm

Woodview Ramayan Mandil with talk by Janardan Das

Sea Cow Lake Janmashtami Hall Programme at 6.30pm

Sri Vishnu Temple with talk by Raghava Pandit Das

Isipingo Janmashtami Hall Program at 6.30pm

Isipingo Sabha Mandir with talk by Swarup Damodar Das

Saturday, 24 August

Morning class on Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.27 with Ganganarayan Das at 7.45am

Park Rynie Janmashtami Festival from 1.30pm

Scottburgh Town Hall with talk by Ganganarayan Das

Estcourt Janmashtami Hall Programme at 3pm

Swami Sahajananda Hall with talk by Yogeswar Das

Howick Janmashtami Programme at 4pm

7A Blossom Road, Howick West with talk by Swarup Damodar Das

Northdene Janmashtami Hall Programme at 4.30pm

Northdene Primary School with talk by Vibhu Caitanya Das

Clayfield, Phoenix Janmashtami Hall Programme at 6pm

Clayfield Temple with talk by Prabhanu Das

Sunday, 25 August

Morning class on Caitanya Caritamrita, Madhya-lila with Ganganarayan Das at 7.45am

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Janmashtami Festival

All day celebration with top class entertainment

Monday, 26 August

Morning class by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada at 7.45am

Shallcross Janmashtami Hall Programme at 6pm

Shallcross Community Hall with talk by Bhakti Brhat Bhagavat Swami

Palmview, Phoenix Janmashtami Hall Programme at 6.30pm

Shree Ganesh Temple with talk by Ganganarayan Das

Tuesday, 27 August

Morning class on Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.28 with Bhakti Brhat Bhagavat Swami at 7.45am

Wednesday, 28 August

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Janmashtami Festival

All day celebration with top class entertainment

Finally, temple renovations are underway and we will begin replacing the art in the temple room from Thursday, 22 August. Thank you to all the people who came forward and sponsored an artwork.

As always, we look forward to seeing you and hope this finds you in the best spirits,

Your friends at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

T: 031 4033328  |  F: 031 4034429  |  www.iskcondurban.net  |  temple@iskcondurban.net

The Week Ahead: 14-21 August

Dear Friends,

Saturday, 17 August, is jammed packed with events at the temple throughout the day. Please see the Week Ahead for details.

On Saturday an Adivas ceremony of auspiciousness will be conducted. This is to usher in the festive season. We will be offering Sri Sri Radha Radhanath twenty-five auspicious items. One may ask why we specifically offer these twenty-five items - the answer is simple, Krishna likes these items and they are pleasing to Him. The twenty-five items include: earth, stone, paddy, durva, flowers, fruit, yoghurt, ghee, svastika, sindhura, conch, kajal, gorocana, white mustard seeds, gold, silver, copper, lamp, mirror, fragrant oil, turmeric, cloth, thread, camara, and candana. You can be part of this festival by sponsoring an item. Item sponsorship starts from R108. During the ceremony you will be invited to hand over your item to the pujari, who will then offer it to Sri Sri Radha Radhanath. If you would like to sponsor an item, please contact temple@iskcondurban.net.

The Janmashtami Hall Programmes continue in various areas, for details please check the week ahead or go to http://iskcondurban.net/?page_id=2030. Please note that programmes are subject to change, so please call the temples for updates.

Nikunja-seva Dasi will be taking out a ladies party on book distribution to Howick. The team will leave the temple at 10am every Saturday. You can call her on 0731766552.

Gita Week begins on Thursday, 22 August at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple. For details please see the attached flyer.

The attractive Sri Sri Radha Radhanath 2014 Calendars will be on sale from Sri Balaram Purnima, 21 August. This year we offer the community three options:

4 page wall calendar: R20

12 page desk top: R25

12 wall calendar: R35

You can buy the set of 3 for R65

We celebrate Srila Prabhupada's Vyasa-puja on Thursday, 29 August from 9am. This year we would like to offer 2000 food items to Srila Prabhupada. Please contact Sukumari Dasi for details and categories of offerings on 031 403 3328 between 9.30am-4pm.

YOUR WEEK AHEAD

Thursday, 15 August

Morning class on Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.22 with Jaisacinandana Das at 7.45am

Friday, 16 August

Morning class on Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.23 with Savyasaci Das at 7.45am

Tongaat Janmashtami Hall Programme at 6pm

Gokul Hall 

Talk by His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami

Saturday, 17 August

Ekadasi 

His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami's Vyasa-puja celebration in ISKCON Lenasia.

Janmashtami Kids’ Eco Morning & Environmental Clean-up at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple at 10am. 

Welbedacht East Janmashtami Programme at 9.30am

Jhulana Yatra Begins

Morning class on Srila Prabhupada Lilamrita with Rukmini Dasi at 7.45am

Adivas Ceremony and Jhulana Yatra

4pm Kirtan

4.15pm Arathi

4.30pm Adivas

4.50pm Welcome of Chota Sri Sri Radha Radhanath on Their swing

5pm Julan Yatra and kirtan

5.40pm Class with Raghava Pandit Das

6pm Light prasada

Sunday, 18 August

Break Fast 06:26-10:08

Srila Rupa Goswami's Disappearance Anniversary

Morning class on Caitanya Caritamrita, Madhya-lila 1.35 with Atri Rishi Das at 7.45am

Port Shepstone Janmashtami Hall Programme at 2pm

Andhra Hall, Marburg

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Love Feast at 3pm

His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami will speak from Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 10, Chapter 21-The Gopis Glorify the Song of Krishna's Flute.

Malvern Janmashtami Hall Programme at 4pm

Church Hall (opposite the bowling club), 152 Stella Road, Hillary

Talk by Swarup Damodar Das

Monday, 19 August

Morning class by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada at 7.45am

Tuesday, 20 August

Morning class on Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.24 at 7.45am

Unit 9/11, Chatsworth Janmashtami Hall Programme at 7pm

Arena Park Community Hall, Talk by His Holiness Bhakti Brhat Bhagavat Swami

Reservoir Hills Janmashtami Hall Programme at 6pm

Seva Samaj Hall, Talk by His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami

Wednesday, 21 August

Sri Balaram Purnima

Special Programme:

7.15am Class by Bhakti Brhat Bhagavat Swami

8am Greeting Sri Sri Radha Radhanath

11am Class with Bhakti Brhat Bhagavat Swami

12.30pm  Arati with kirtan 

1pm Light prasad

4pm Jhulan Yatra

7pm Arati followed by class by Vibhu Caitanya Das and feast

Finally, Bhakti Katha Dasi invites you to book a day to take care of Krishna. Contact her on 031 4033328 between 10am-1pm or bhaktikatha@iskcondurban.net.

As always, we look forward to seeing you and hope this finds you in the best spirits,

Your friends at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

T: 031 4033328  |  F: 031 4034429  |  www.iskcondurban.net  |  temple@iskcondurban.net

The Week Ahead 8-14 August

Dear Friends,

Festival season begins with the Women's Day Tea Party on Friday, 9 August. Women in modern society face many challenges. Duties within the home and at work leave women with little time for themselves. So, we urge all you ladies to take the morning off and spend time with us. We will address challenges women face providing a spiritual outlook on daily activities. 

Highlights: 

1. Raising God conscious children – spiritual responsibility to our family

2. Vegetarianism – sustaining a healthy body and mind

3. Modern women in spiritual practice 

4. Body language for confidence – it's not what you say, but how you say it

 

Internationally acclaimed South African-born singer, Shashika Mooruth, will entertain with her melodious bhajans. A special feature of the Vedic fashion show will enlighten guests on the traditional aspects of Vedic fashion by showcasing the different "Samskaaras" (rites of passage in life) through fashion. Guests will also be treated to a relaxing morning of discussions, give-aways and tea and cake. Admission is free though bookings are essential: 084 261 7605. For further information please call Krishangi Radhe Dasi on 083 254 8339.  

To usher in the festival season we will be hosting an adhivas ceremony-the ceremony of auspiciousness, on the Ekadasi day, 17 August. This is also the first day of Jhulana-yatra. We will offer twenty-five items (earth, stone, paddy, durva, flowers, fruit, yoghurt, ghee, svastika, sindhura, conch, kajal, gorocana, white mustard seeds, gold, silver, copper, lamp, mirror, fragrant oil, turmeric, cloth, thread, camara, and candana) to Sri Sri Radha Radhanath. If you would like to sponsor (sponsorships start at R108) an item, please contact temple@iskcondurban.net.

Nikunja-seva Dasi will be taking out any women who wish to do book distribution. The team will leave the temple at 10am  every Saturday. You can call her on 0731766552.

BYS is hosting a student mini-retreat this weekend at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple.

YOUR WEEK AHEAD:

Thursday, 8 August

Morning class on Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.14 with Jaisacinandana Das at 7.45am 

Friday, 9 August

Morning class on Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.15 with Harinamananda Das at 7.45am

Join the Kirtanuity Team in singing, dancing and feasting at the temple from 5.30pm onwards. 

Women's Day Tea Party

Saturday, 10 August

Sri Vamsidas Babaji Maharaja Disappearance Anniversary

Morning class on Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.16-20 with Ranga Devi Dasi at 7.45am

Ladies Book Distribution Party with Nikunja-seva Dasi at 10am.

Ladysmith Ratha-yatra

Pinetown Civic Hall Janmashtami Celebration with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami

Sunday, 11 August

Morning class on Caitanya Caritamrita, Madya-lila 1.1.34 with Vibhu Caitanya Das at 7.45am

Snana-yatra (Lord Jagannath's bathing ceremony) at New Jagannath Puri from 10.30am and class with Swarup Damodar Das.

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Love Feast with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami at 3pm. The Advent of Krishna, Part 2 - Vasudeva's Diplomacy 

You can listen to Part 1-Kamsa's Persecution on Sound Cloud: 

https://soundcloud.com/durbankrishna/the-advent-of-krishna-part-1?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=email

Monday, 12 August

Morning class by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada at 7.45am

Tuesday, 13 August

Morning class on Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.21 with Swarup Damodar Das at 7.45am

Wednesday, 14 August

Morning class on Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.22 with Saci Kumar Das at 7.45am

As always, we look forward to seeing you and hope this finds you in the best spirits,

Your friends at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

T: 031 4033328  |  F: 031 4034429  |  www.iskcondurban.net  |  temple@iskcondurban.net

Sunday Love Feast

Dear Friends,

Sri Krishna Janmashtami festivals start from 10 August at the Pinetown Civic Hall. See attached poster for the various festivals over the next few weeks. Note that the programme is subject to change. 

Women's Day Tea Party

Ladies can look forward to our annual tea party on Women's Day, Friday, 9 August. Join us for morning tea and cake and discuss modern day spiritual living. One of our guest speakers is Claire Newton a psychologist, trainer and coach, who will hold a practical demonstration on “Body Language for Confidence” –it's not ‘what’ you say but ‘how’ you say it. There will also be exciting games, prizes, special treats, and a Vedic fashion extravaganza. There are limited seats so booking is essential: 084 261 7605. See poster for details.

Subscribers to Back to Godhead magazine can look forward to your magazine along with the Sep/Oct Hare Krishna News in the post next week.

BTG Marathon Details

Specials on subscriptions:

For the minimum donation of R50-00 per month will receive a free hard bound copy of the Krishna Book.
For R80-00 per month will receive a free Prabhupada Lilamrita set (7 hard bound volumes).
For R100-00 per month, will receive a free Caitanya Caritamrita set (9 hard bound volumes).

The above incentives also apply for existing donors who increase their donations by R50, R80 and R100 respectively. All marathon participants will receive gifts at a special awards ceremony and the winner will receive a return ticket to India (for a pilgrimage to Vrindavan).

Contact:

Nikunja Viharini Dasi: 083 726 1750
Terence: 079 800 6416
Sudama Das: 084 477 1817
btgsa@eastcoast.co.za

The Sunday Love Feast new topic is "The Advent of Krishna". Part 1-Kamsa's Persecution on 4 August, Part 2- Vasudeva's Diplomacy on 11 August, and Part 3-Prayers by the Demigods and Krishna's birth on 18 August. 

Remember, you can listen to talks at the temple on Durban Krishna Sound Cloud .

YOUR WEEK AHEAD:

Thursday, 1 August

Morning class on Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.10 with Jaisacinandana Das at 7.45am

Friday, 2 August

Ekadasi 

Morning class on Srila Prabhupada Lilamrita with Swarup Damodar Das at 7.45am

Saturday, 3 August

Break Fast 06:39-10:14

Morning class on Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.11 at 7.45am

The ABH is holding a Community March-An action against violence towards women and children.

We have been invited to have harinam and book distribution. 

We will meet at 9.30am in the temple car park. If you would like to assist in making placards contact Divesh: 074 162 6834.

Sunday, 4 August

Morning class on Caitanya Caritamrita, Madya-lila 2.1.24 at 7.45am

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Love Feast with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami at 3pm.

The Advent of Krishna, Part 1-Kamsa's Persecution 

Monday, 5 August

Morning class by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada at 7.45am

Tuesday, 6 August

Morning class on Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3. at 7.45am

The Merebank Sanathan Dharma Woonathee Sabha invite you to a talk by Vibhu Caitanya Das on How to Develop Humility for Spiritual Advancement at 6:30pm.

8 Barrackpur Road, Merebank 

Our newly appointed Regional Secretary, Shyamasundar Das, invites you to contact him for any feedback or suggestions: sdkznrs@gmail.com

As always, we look forward to seeing you and hope this finds you in the best spirits,

Your friends at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

T: 031 4033328  |  F: 031 4034429  |  www.iskcondurban.net  |  temple@iskcondurban.net

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