Tuesday 24 February 2015

Week Ahead News





Dear Friends,

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath’s 15 Goals & 30 Promises
Congratulations to all who got the chance to make and offer their promises to Sri Sri Radha Radhanath on Sunday. To achieve greatness, everyone’s contribution counts and we invite you to see how you can contribute to fulfilling any/all the goals outlined. You can view the goals on www.iskcondurban.net and click on the 30th Anniversary tab on the menu bar. 

Your Week Ahead

Saturday, 21 February
Bhakti, My Choice for Girls at 5pm
Gaura Purnima Appetiser
Celebrating in Lord Caitanya style — with Harinam 
Dress in your finest and wear your dancing shoes.
Contact Rukmini 084 579 1080

Sunday, 22 February
3:00pm Love Feast with His Grace Prabhanu Prabhu

Date to Note
Festival of the Golden Moon — Sri Gaura Purnima
Thursday, 5th March at 6pm

* Restoring Sri Sri Radha Radhanath’s Home *
Please find the restoration cost analysis below.  If you would like to contribute, please contact Kamala-sundari on 031 403 3328 between 9am - 1pm.



















WhatsApp Subscribers Note
Please note that subscribers must store the number as: +27 81 759 0191, include the plus sign or the broadcast will not be able to be delivered to you. Please note this is a “no reply” facility. 

11 Books a Month = 108 for Sri Sri Radha Radhanath’s 30th Anniversary Year
There are a few ways you can do it:
  • Traditional methods like streets, houses, businesses, etc. 
  • Booked spots — a few devotee families can get together and book a table at a flea market, etc., or
  • Join temple book distribution teams, or 
  • A really effortless way is to sign on for the "11 Book A Month Debit Order” or month to month cash commitment. 


Durban Festival of Chariots News
Chariot Parade Routes
Friday, 3 April at 10.30am
Starting opposite Tropicana Hotel on OR Tambo Parade (Upper Marine Parade) at the car park, proceeding north towards Blue Waters Hotel. At Blue Waters Hotel, turning left going down Sandile Thusi Road and then turning left into Sylvester Ntuli Road and finally entering the festival site. This route is 2.8km.
Monday, 6 April at 5pm
Starting at the festival site, turning right into Sylvester Ntuli Road, turning left at the robots into Somtseu Road, then left into Snell Parade, heading towards Blue Waters Hotel, then turning left going down Sandile Thusi Road and then left into Sylvester Ntuli Road and finally entering the festival site. This route is 1.5km.

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  | WhatsApp +27 81 759 0191 |  www.iskcondurban.net  |  temple@iskcondurban.net   
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Wednesday 18 February 2015

Week Ahead 19 - 22 February





Dear Friends,

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple News on WhatsApp

This is SSRRT news official communication on WhatsApp. You can join this group by sending “subscribe” on WhatsApp to 081 759 0191. Simply save the number as "SSRRT News" and be connected to our divine network. You will receive all notifications, reminders, updates, and pictures of the Deities on occasion. Please note this is a “no reply” facility. We hope to move over from SMS to WhatsApp in the future, so if you have WhatsApp but still receiving SMS, please switch over.

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath 30th Anniversary Conversation
15 Goals & 30 Promises
Sunday, 22 February at 3pm
How will you celebrate Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple’s 30th anniversary? Many devotees have their roots at our temple, even if they have moved on. Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple is the first ISKCON temple in KZN, from it the beautiful New Jagannath Puri Temple has sprouted, and other temples are in the pipeline. We warmly invite the ISKCON KZN community, in fact ISKCON SA Yatra to join us in fulfilling the fifteen goals for Sri Sri Radha Radhanath's 30th anniversary. In celebration of Their 30th anniversary, we appeal to our community to make thirty promises to Sri Sri Radha Radhanath - one promise for each year They have blessed us with Their presence, guidance, and grace. You will be able to fill out your personal promise card and a pujari will offer it to the lotus feet of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath. Our discussion will show you how these promises do not have to be daunting but incorporate our daily devotions as part of the 30 promises.  


Your Week Ahead

Thursday, 19 February
Srila Jagannath Das Babaji Maharaja’s Disappearance Anniversary 
Festival including puspa-puja begins at 11am
You may bring offerings by 11am.

Saturday, 21 February
Maha Harinama in Merebank. Please see poster for details.

















Sunday, 22 February
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath 30th Anniversary Conversation
15 Goals & 30 Promises at the Love Feast at 3pm

Mauritius Kirtan Mela Travel Option
City of Choice Tours are offering a discounted fare to a group (minimum of 20 people).  
Please call the travel agent: 0860 872 835 
You can send us an email for the schedule of days and price.

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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Tuesday 10 February 2015

Week Ahead 11 - 16 February





Dear Friends,

Restoration Update
Work on the altar gate and door mechanism will render the altar closed for a few days until Friday. Darshan of small Sri Sri Radha Radhanath, small Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Sri Giriraj will be in Srila Prabhupada’s room during arati times only.  

Your Week Ahead

Saturday, 14 February
3:00pm 2nd Vaishnavi Sanga. See poster for details. 

Sunday, 15 February
Ekadasi - Fast from all grains, beans and legumes.
BCEC 2014 Graduation at 3pm
Graduates to register by 2:30pm. 

Monday, 16 February
Break Fast 05:36 - 09:58









Dates to Note


Tuesday, 17 February
Maha Shivaratri Festival at 7pm

Saturday, 21 February
Maha Harinam in Merebank at 3pm

Sunday, 22 February
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath 30th Anniversary Conversation
15 Goals & 30 Promises at the Love Feast at 3pm










Durban Festival of Chariots Service
The Durban Festival of Chariots (DFOC) organisers warmly invite you to assist with the festival. Please contact Upendra (082 899 2923), Balaram (0828814521) or Anuradha (BCS) on 0827285154. 
We are looking for disciplined actors, who have rhythm and moves, to join His Holiness Bhaktimarga Swami’s drama team. You must be available from Sunday 29th March. Please contact Rasa-sthali on 031 403 3328 or rasasthali@iskcondurban.net. 

In Case You Missed It
Notes to The Founder Acharya Seminar with His Grace Suresvara Prabhu are available to view/download at www.iskcondurban.net. Select "The Founder Acharya" tab from the “About Us” menu. 

Take Care of Krishna
Have you booked your day to Take Care of Krishna this year? More than half the year has already been booked. Take advantage of Pururshottama Maas (occurring once every three years with even more benefit than Kartik), from 17 June  until 15 July. Please contact Kamala-sundari on 031 403 3328 (Tues - Fri, 9am - 1:30pm) or kamala-sundari@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
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Wednesday 4 February 2015

Week Ahead 4 - 9 February






Dear Friends,

Durban Festival of Chariots
The Durban Festival of Chariots (DFOC) will be over the Easter weekend (Friday, 3 April - Monday, 6 April) at the Old Durban Drive-in from 11am until 10pm daily. We will share updates in the coming weeks. Please contact Upendra (082 899 2923), Balaram (0828814521) or Anuradha (BCS) on 0827285154 if you would like to get involved or require further information.  

The Founder Acharya Seminar with His Grace Suresvara Prabhu
Srila Prabhupada touched South African soil forty years ago. This audio visual, interactive seminar will help you explore and deepen your relationship with His Divine Grace. Gain understanding of who is Srila Prabhupada, how he is relevant to our lives and how he is the pivotal relationship in all our Vaishnava relationships.  
There are two sessions on Saturday, 7 February: Session 1 begins at 9:30am and Session 2 begins at 12:00pm. 
The final instalment is on Sunday, 8 February at 11:00am. 










His Grace Kshudi Prabhu leaves Durban on Friday. We thank him for spending time with us and for his contribution to the South African yatra.

You can expect your Back to Godhead magazine, along with the Jan/Feb 2015 HKN, 2015 BCEC Prospectus and DFOC teaser in the post this week. 

Your Week Ahead

Wednesday, 4 February
7:00pm Srila Prabhupada evening with His Grace Suresvara Prabhu
Who is Srila Prabhupada?
Light prasada will be served.

Thursday, 5 February
7:45am Morning class with Suresvara Prabhu

Friday, 6 February
7:00pm Arena Park Nama-hatta with Suresvara Prabhu

Saturday, 7 February
The Founder Acharya Seminar. See poster for details.

Sunday, 8 February
Chandan Yatra - come and see Sri Sri Radha Radhanath covered in cooling sandalwood pulp.
7:45am Morning class with Suresvara Prabhu 
11:00am The Founder Acharya Seminar, Session 3 
3:00pm Love Feast with Suresvara Prabhu — Role of Srila Prabhupada

Monday, 9 February
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur’s Appearance Anniversary
Fast until midday.
Bhoga offerings to be in by 11:00am
Programme begins at 11:00am 

Date to Note
Saturday, 14 February
3:00pm 2nd Vaishnavi Sanga

Sunday, 15 February
3:00pm Bhaktivedanta College 2014 Graduation

You view/download the 2015 Bhaktivedanta College Prospectus at iskcondurban.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/BCEC-2015-Final-Prospectus.pdf

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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