Thursday 31 October 2013
Diwali Sweets at Govinda's
For the finest quality Diwali sweets come to the temple. Govinda’s Diwali Sweet trading times: daily, 10.30am-8pm and on Sunday, 10.30am-2pm. You will also be able to purchase your 2014 calendars, which make excellent Diwali gifts, and Kartik packs at Govinda’s.
Wednesday 30 October 2013
Week Ahead 30 October - 6 November
Dear Friends,
The Temple will be hosting 120 underprivileged children aged between 6-13years on Sunday, 3 November. The programme includes a temple tour, offering lamps to Lord Damodar, kirtan, fun activities and a vegetarian meal. You are invited to assist by contacting Divesh 074 162 6834.
For the finest quality Diwali sweets come to the temple. Govinda’s Diwali Sweet trading times: daily, 10.30am-8pm and on Sunday, 10.30am-2pm. You will also be able to purchase your 2014 calendars and Kartik packs at Govinda’s.
Thursday, 31 October
Ekadasi Break Fast 05:02-09.27
Sunday, 3 November
Diwali
Sunday Love Feast with His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami at 3pm
A meditation to welcome Lord Ramacandra into our homes:
"After giving Vibhisana the power to rule the Raksasa population of Lank for the duration of one kalpa, Lord Ramacandra, the Supreme Personality of Godhead [Bhagavan], placed Sitadevi on an airplane decorated with flowers and then got on the plane Himself. The period for His living in the forest having ended, the Lord returned to Ayodhya, accompanied by Hanuman, Sugriva and His brother Laksmana. When Lord Ramacandra returned to His capital, Ayodhya, He was greeted on the road by the princely order, who showered His body with beautiful, fragrant flowers, while great personalities like Lord Brahma and other demigods glorified the activities of the Lord in great jubilation.” Srimad Bhagavatam 9.10.32-33
Monday, 5 November
Govardhan Puja & Go Puja (Worship of the Cow)
Bhakti Caitanya Swami is especially returning to Durban to celebrate the Govardhan Puja festival. Maharaja has the unique ability to describe Govardhan Hill and the countless pastimes in such a way that it becomes impressed in the heart.
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple festival will begin at 10.30am. See poster for details.
New Jagannath Puri Govardhan Festival at 7pm with Bhakti Caitanya Swami.
Every year we build a magnificent replica of Govardhan Hill out of sweets. If you would like to sponsor items for the hill please contact Bhakti Katha: bhaktikatha@iskcondurban.net or call 031 403 3328 between 10am-1pm.
Sponsorship List
Kunds R1000
Decor & Flowers R2000
Vedic Sweets R1500
Chocolates R1000
Cakes R1500
Biscuits R1000
Western Sweets R1000
Halava R1000
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
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Thursday 24 October 2013
Week Ahead: 24-30 October
Dear Friends,
The Temple is a hive of activity with many people coming in throughout the day to offer lamps to Lord Damodar. To those of you in anxiety writing or preparing for exams, remember that chanting the holy name steadies the mind and heart and prepares you for the ultimate test in life. The temple serves to offer everyone sanctuary.
Support the Russian Vaishnavas
ISKCON Moscow needs our help. The devotees are struggling to build a temple. While the government has allocated land to the devotees, they keep withdrawing their agreement and in the past, bulldozed the temple. You can help by simply giving a missed call on: +80-30-636-341. More details on www.savetemple.com . Please spread the message.
ISKCON joins the FNB Diwali Celebration
At the old Durban Drive-in
This weekend: Friday, 25 October - Sunday 27 October
We will also be part of the Float Parade on Saturday, 9.45am. Details in Week Ahead.
You are invited to visit our on-site Temple where you can offer a lamp to Lord Damodar. Visit our store for all your devotional apparel, paraphernalia and books. We look forward to seeing you there.
YOUR WEEK AHEAD
Thursday, 24 October
Srila Narottama Das Thakur's Disappearance Anniversary
Srila Prabhupada on Srila Narottama Das Thakur poetry:
"The prayers of Narottama dasa Thakura," he said. "This sound is above the material platform. It is directly from the spiritual platform. And there is no need of understanding the language. It is just like a thunderburst. Everyone can hear the sound of thunder-there is no misunderstanding. Similarly, these songs are above the material platform, and they crack like thunder within your heart."
Saturday, 26 October
Sri Sri Gaura Nitai will join the FNB Diwali Float Parade
Accompany the Lord dressed in your best devotional attire and singing the holy name.
The Parade will start on the corner of Prince Edward Street and Grey Street at 9.45am and proceed to the festival site (the old Durban Drive-in).
Sunday, 27 October
Sri Radha Kund Appearance
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Sunday Love Feast with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami at 3pm.
New Jagannath Puri Temple, Phoenix, will host a Radha Kund Appearance celebration and a special presentation on the 2014 Easter beachfront festival at 11am.
Monday, 28 October
Sri Virabhadra's (Lord Nityananda's son) Appearance Anniversary
Morning class by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada at 7.45am
Wednesday, 30 October
Ekadasi
Fast from grains, beans and legumes
A reminder that the attractive Sri Sri Radha Radhanath 2014 calendars are on sale at the temple. The calendars make excellent gifts for Diwali. This year we offer the community three options:
4 page wall calendar: R20
12 page desk top: R25
12 page deluxe wall calendar: R35
You can buy the set of 3 for R65
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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Wednesday 16 October 2013
Week Ahead 16-23 October
We honour His Grace Ramanujacharya Prabhu who turns 67 today. Ramanujacharya Prabhu first came to South Africa in 1974 and we are honoured to have him reside with us at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple.
2013 Kartik Pack Distribution
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple aims to distribute 15 000 Kartik packs to households this year. The Kartik pack consists of a new altar, booklet describing the significance of Kartik, and two lamps. We encourage everyone to help distribute the Kartik packs to neighbours, people in your area, family and friends and help them learn about the glories of offering a lamp to Lord Damodar during Kartik in their homes. While the pack is not for sale, donations will be accepted for their benefit. This is a wonderful opportunity to engage in service over Kartik, as we know, any service is multiplied one thousand times in this holy month. Contact Balaram: 082 881 4521.
Kartik Evenings Schedule
(18 October - 17 November)
7.00pm Arati and Kirtan
7.30pm Offering of lamps and Damodarastakam bhajan
8.00pm Milk drink prasadam
Sunday Love Feast During Kartik
Also, note that the Sunday programmes during Kartik will commence at 3pm, and NOT 4pm and will follow this format:
3.00pm Srila Prabhupada’s Guru Puja
3.30pm Class
4.15pm Arati and Kirtan
5.00pm Prasadam
6.00pm Japa in the Temple Room
7.00pm Arati and Kirtan
7.30pm Offering of lamps and Damodarastakam bhajan
YOUR WEEK AHEAD
Friday, 18 October
1st Night of Kartik
7.00pm Darshan of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath in Their new outfit
Arati and Kirtan
7.45pm: Class by Jaisacinandan Das
8.30pm: Offering of lamps and Damodarastakam bhajan
9.00pm: Light prasadam
His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami will be at New Jagannath Puri Temple at 7pm.
Sunday, 20 October
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple 28th Opening Anniversary Celebration
8.00am Greeting Sri Sri Radha Radhanath in Their new outfit
3.00pm Srila Prabhupada’s Guru Puja
3.30pm Recollections by various senior devotees
4.15pm Arati and Kirtan
5.00pm Prasadam
6.00pm Japa in the Temple Room
7.00pm Arati and Kirtan
7.30pm Offering of lamps and Damodarastakam bhajan
Monday, 21 October
Morning class by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada at 7.45am
Wednesday, 23 October
A reminder that the attractive Sri Sri Radha Radhanath 2014 calendars are on sale at the temple. The calendars make excellent gifts for Diwali. This year we offer the community three options:
4 page wall calendar: R20
12 page desk top: R25
12 page deluxe wall calendar: R35
You can buy the set of 3 for R65
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.netFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/DurbanKrishna | Twitter: http://twitter.com/DurbanKrishna
2013 Kartik Pack Distribution
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple is aiming to distribute 20 000 Kartik packs to households this year. The Kartik pack consists of a new altar, booklet describing the significance of Kartik, and two lamps. We encourage everyone to help distribute the Kartik packs to people in your area, family and friends, and help them learn about the glories of offering a lamp to Lord Damodar during Kartik in their homes. While the pack is not for sale, donations will be accepted for their benefit. This is a wonderful opportunity to engage in service over Kartik, as we know, any service is multiplied one thousand times in this holy month. Contact Balaram 082 881 4521.
Thursday 10 October 2013
Week Ahead 10-16 October
ISKCON South Africa has launched their website - www.iskconza.com - with details of every ISKCON centre in the country. Join ISKCON CONNECT by completing the form under the "connect" tab and receive national updates on ISKCON events.
2013 Kartik Pack DistributionSri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple is aiming to distribute 20 000 Kartik packs to households this year. The Kartik pack consists of a new altar, booklet describing the significance of Kartik, two lamps, and a sticker. We encourage everyone to help distribute the Kartik packs to neighbours, people in your area, family and friends and help them learn about the glories of offering a lamp to Lord Damodar during Kartik in their homes. While the pack is not for sale, donations will be accepted for their benefit. This is a wonderful opportunity to engage in service over Kartik, as we know, any service is multiplied one thousand times in this holy month. You can help assemble the packs on Saturday and Sunday morning by contacting Balaram 082 881 4521. We hope to have the Kartik pack available from this Saturday, at His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami's Vyasa-puja.
With Kartik just around the corner, we also invite you to render service to those who come to the temple to offer their lamp to Lord Damodar. Every evening a milk drink will be served. You may serve by sponsoring this drink. Please contact the devotees at the book table. The cost is R350.
YOUR WEEK AHEAD
Friday, 11 OctoberVyasa-puja celebration of His Grace Shyamlal Prabhu at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple at 6pm.
Saturday, 12 OctoberVyasa-puja celebration of His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple at 6pm.There will be a live broadcast on www.mayapur.tv. Simply click on Durban.
Sunday, 13 OctoberSunday Love Feast at 4pm.
Monday, 14 OctoberMorning class by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada at 7.45am
For delicious wood-fired pizzas, the Tea Garden is open on Fridays between 6-8.30pm, Saturdays between 4-8pm, and Sundays between 12-3pm.
A reminder that the attractive Sri Sri Radha Radhanath 2014 calendars are on sale at the temple. The calendars make excellent gifts for Diwali. This year we offer the community three options:4 page wall calendar: R2012 page desk top: R2512 page deluxe wall calendar: R35You can buy the set of 3 for R65
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
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Thursday 3 October 2013
Week Ahead 3-9 October 2013
World Animal Day is celebrated globally each year on October 4th. It started in Florence, Italy in 1931, at a convention of ecologists. On this day, animal life in all its forms are celebrated, and special events are planned in locations all over the world. Srila Prabhupada revealed Krishna's love for animals, especially the cow: "The community in which Krishna preferred to belong was Vaisya community, because Nanda Maharaja happened to be a Vaisya king, or landholder, and his main business was cow protection. It is understood that he had 900,000 cows and Krishna and Balaram used to take charge of them, along with His many cowherd boy friends, and every day, in the morning He used to go out with His friends and cows into the pasturing grounds." (Srila Prabhupada letter to Hayagriva - Montreal 14 June, 1968)
Sunday Sadhna on SABC 2 will feature the Women's Day Tea Party with Krishna at the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple this week Sunday, 6 October at 11:30.
You can expect the Sep/Oct Back to Godhead and Hare Krishna News in the post next week.
The attractive Sri Sri Radha Radhanath 2014 Calendars are on sale at the temple. This year we offer the community three options:4 page wall calendar: R2012 page desk top: R2512 page deluxe wall calendar: R35You can buy the set of 3 for R65
YOUR WEEK AHEAD
Saturday, 5 October
Kids Eco Education Environmental Clean-up at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple at 10.30am. See poster for details.
Vyasa-puja celebration of His Holiness Giriraj Swami at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple at 5pm. Maharaja will be joining us via Skype.
Sunday, 6 October
Sunday Love Feast with His Holiness Ram Govinda Swami at 4pm
Monday, 7 October
Morning class by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada at 7.45am
We fervently ask the community to say a prayer for His Grace Shyamlal Prabhu. You may be aware that Shyamlal Prabhu has been unwell for quite some time and recently his health has taken a turn for the worse. His family is looking into alternative treatment in Mexico. If you would like to help, please call his son Abhay Charan 083 321 0866.
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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