Thursday 30 April 2015

Nrsimhadeva Festival Details and Other News

Dear Friends,
The celebration of the divine appearance of Lord Nrsimhadeva, the half-man half-lion avatar of Lord Vishnu, has been observed for millennia in India and is now celebrated world-wide. Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple will honor this day by holding events throughout the day on Saturday, May 2nd. Traditionally, bhakti-yogis honor Sri Nrsimhadeva as the protector of His devotees and the destroyer of all obstacles and difficulties on the path of devotion. Our speakers will share insights on the the role devotion to Nrismhadeva plays on the path of Bhakti. We warmly invite you to spend the day with us:
Sri Nrsimhadeva Festival Schedule
4:30am Mangal arati
5:15am Japa
7:00am Guru-puja
7:15am Class by His Grace Govardhan Prabhu
8:00am Greeting Their Lordships Sri Sri Radha Radhanath in Their new outfit
10:30am Kirtan
11:00am Class & video presentation by His Grace Rathim Krishna Prabhu
12:00pm Q & A Session
12:30pm Arati and kirtan dedicated to the victims of the Nepal earthquake
4:00pm Guru-puja
4:15pm Arati and kirtan
4:35pm Class by His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami
6:00pm Break Fast
His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Prabhu will be giving the Nrsimhadeva Festival class at ISKCON Pietermaritzburg at 4pm. 

The Bhakti Yoga Society (university cultivation programme) is hosting a retreat for students from campuses across Durban. The retreat runs from Thursday, 30 April until Sunday, 3 May. These students have chosen to spend their long weekend with us learning and practicing devotion. When you see them, please make them feel welcome.
You are invited to join Rathim Krishna Prabhu, who has been invited to the Bahai Centre in Glenwood (5 Bartle Road) on Thursday the 30th April from 18:30 - 20:30. He will be representing ISKCON in the PEACE THIS TOGETHER EVENT.
Thank you to those of you who purchased 30th Anniversary T-shirts last week. We encourage all of you to get your T-shirts and proudly wear them. 
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Food For Life in Nepal
ISKCON worldwide is assisting the devotees in Nepal who will is currently assisting in providing food, shelter, medical and rescue relief to all victims. ISKCON Durban also extends a helping hand to those who have lost their loved ones, their homes and possessions. A special fund has been set-up offer aid. These funds will be directed to ISKCON Nepal. If you would like to assist please make your donation to: 
Account name: ISKCON
Bank: Nedbank
Acc no: 1028376057
Branch code: 198765
For further information contact: Krsangi Radhe on communications@iskcondurban.net 
The local Food For Life team have been distributing prasad to xenophobia victims every alternate day. 
As always, we look forward to seeing you and hope this finds you in the best spirits,
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Thursday 23 April 2015

Week Ahead 23 - 28 April

Dear Friends

We hoisted our 30th anniversary banner on the side of the temple bridge on Tuesday. Our Sri Sri Radha Radhanath have blessed us in innumerable ways. They have accepted our uninterrupted service since the temple opening in October 1985. Over the years we have been able to offer them a new altar, kitchen, dressing rooms, garland making rooms, sewing rooms, etc. They are the heart of this community. We will be sharing our celebration plans in the coming weeks. For now, we encourage all of you to proudly wear a 30th anniversary T-shirt, apron or bag (available at the temple gift store). 

Your Week Ahead

Sunday, 26 April 
3:00pm Love Feast with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami

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KBYG Winter Retreat
Hosted by the Krishna Balaram Youth Group
2 - 5 July
Venue: Mount Aux Sources
Please contact Nandaraj at raj108@mweb.co.za  

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Help with the integration of the CMS with SagePay.
The skills required are:
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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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Tuesday 14 April 2015

Week Ahead 14 - 20 April

Dear Friends

His Grace Lakshminath Prabhu underwent a double bypass operation this morning. We ask each of you to please say a prayer for his speedy recovery. 

ISKCON National Communications shares the 2014 ISKCONSA Annual Report. You can view/download 2014 Annual Report


Your Week Ahead

Tuesday, 14 April
6:30pm Caitanya-caritamrita 12 Week Course with His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Prabhu begins
Venue: Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple College Room

Wednesday, 15 April
Ekadasi - Fast from all grains, beans and legumes
7:00pm Special Evening Programme with His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami
Lord Caitanya - The Hidden Incarnation

Thursday, 16 April
Break Fast 06:15 - 06:40

Saturday, 18 April
2:00pm Bhagavad-gita As It Is — An Introduction (6 lessons) with His Grace Rathim Krishna Prabhu begins
Venue: Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple College Room

Sunday, 19 April
12:30pm Bhagavad-gita As It Is — An Introduction (Lesson 2) 
3:00pm Love Feast with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami

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Thursday 9 April 2015

Vibhu Caitanya says, "Thank You" & You're Invited

Dear Friends,

All glories to Lord Jagannath.

I trust you enjoyed the 27th Durban Festival of Chariots. Many of you helped tremendously with some coming in at one in the morning and others finishing at eleven at night.  I am enlivened to see devotees working together and sacrificing their personal time to spread Lord Jagannath’s mercy. 

I hope you all visited us at the Radha Radhanath Tent (which was marked as Take Care of Krishna) at the festival site. I hope you feel inspired to be part of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath’s many goals for this year, and have made personal commitments to Their Lordships. I am looking forward to celebrating Sri Sri Radha Radhanatha Temple’s 30th anniversary in October with you. 

Most of all, I wish to thank each and every one of you for making the Durban Festival of Chariots a joyous celebration.

I pray that Jagannath, Baladev and Subhadra Devi bless all of us and continue to inspire many years of Chariot Festivals attracting thousands to their lotus feet.

I hope this finds you in the best spirits,

Your servant and friend
Vibhu Caitanya Das