Thursday 29 June 2017

Week Ahead 29 June – 5 July

Dear  Friends
Grahamstown National Arts Festival Sankirtan Expedition
The Temple boys left on a harinam and book distribution adventure on Tuesday. We wish them safe travels and success in flooding Grahamstown with Srila Prabhupada’s books and the holy name. Last year they did 1500 books over the festival.
Take advantage of Govinda's Pizzeria's weekend special. The NEW full menu is included at the bottom of this mail. Get a copy of the current Rising Sun Chatsworth for a 10% off voucher valid at Govinda's Restaurant or Radhanath's Gifts. Offers valid until Sunday, 2nd July. Full menu:




















Your Week Ahead

Friday, 30 June
Arena Park Nama Hatta @7:15pm
Rose Heights Primary School, Belladonna Road
Contact: Alanath 083 775 2760 
Clare Estate Nama Hatta @7pm
Saligram Hall
Contact: Jagannath Priya 084 251 0164
Port Shepstone Nama Hatta @7pm
Shree Ramnarain Temple Marburg
Contact: Gona 083 514 4283
Kendra Hall Nama Hatta @7pm
Humility in Spiritual Life by His Grace Raghunath Bhatta Das
Sunday, 2 July
Love Feast @3pm
with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami
Monday, 3 July
Gillitts Nama Hatta @6:30pm
Vishnu Temple, 100 Stockville Road
Contact: Sampati 083 288 8223
Tuesday, 4 July
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans, and legumes.
Sarnia/Pinetown Nama Hatta @7pm
11 Susan Road, Sarnia
Contact Prataparudra 076 762 9070
Northdene Nama Hatta @7pm
Northdene Primary School, 63 Schooldale Road, Nirvana Hills
Contact Rupa Vilas 072 613 2197
Reservoir Hills Nama Hatta @7pm 
Reservoir Hills Seva Samaj (Corner of Battersea & Mountbatten Roads)
Wednesday, 5 July
Ekadasi Break Fast: 06:51 – 10:17
Thursday, 6 July
Lotus Park Nama Hatta @6pm
Dharam Mandhir
Contact Dayal Caitanya 083 557 1062
Dates to Note
Saturday, 8 July
Sri Vyasa-puja celebration of His Holiness Lokanath Swami @4pm
New Jagannath Puri Winter Festival with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami
Sunday, 9 July
Love Feast @3pm
Disappearance Anniversary of His Holiness Krishnadas Swami
Wednesday, 12 July
Be A Sage Book Club

Join our book club and share thoughts & realisations with fellow readers. Discussion on Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 1, Chapter 6 onwards with His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das.
This event begins at 6:30pm sharp and ends at 7:30pm with a feast.
Reservation is essential: temple@iskcondurban.net / 031 403 3328
13–16 July
Festival of India 
Outspan Grounds, Tongaat 
Thursday, 13 July @6:30pm
Friday, 14 July @6:30pm
Saturday, 15 July @10am 
Sunday, 16 July @12pm
See poster for details. 
Saturday, 15 July
Bhakti Theatre
Drama: Desert Dwellers, written and directed by Rukmini Devi Dasi
The show begins at 4pm sharp, so come in early, grab a seat, order your meal and get comfortable for a fun evening of spiritual entertainment.
You may want to bring blankets and cushions as the afternoons are getting chilly. BYS (Bhakti Yoga Society) will be providing our light meals, snacks and drinks. Note that Govinda's Pizzeria will be open. Entry is by donation. All proceeds go to the theatre and the university cultivation programme.
Tuesday, 18 July
The anniversary of the incorporation of ISKCON in New York
Wednesday, 19 July
The first month of Chaturmasya begins – fast from green leafy vegetables.
Visit Radhanath's Gifts – for a range of beautiful apparel 
Operation times:
Sunday to Monday 10:30am – 6:30pm

Thursday 22 June 2017

Week Ahead 22 – 28 June

Dear Friends
 
The Monthly Sankirtan Festival (MSF) this Saturday marks the first anniversary since its inception. It is especially significant as it also falls on the Disappearance Anniversary of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur, who is the pioneer of the sankirtan movement. It was Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur's desire that the entire planet becomes immersed in the chanting of the holy names. The results of the MSF will be offered to Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur. There can be no greater service to him than to help fulfill his desire. You are warmly invited to join this endeavour. Kindly register via temple@iskcondurban.net. 
 
Your Week Ahead

Friday, 23 June
Arena Park Nama Hatta @7:15pm
Rose Heights Primary School, Belladonna Road
Contact: Alanath 083 775 2760 
Clare Estate Nama Hatta @7pm
Saligram Hall
Contact: Jagannath Priya 084 251 0164
Port Shepstone Nama Hatta @7pm
Shree Ramnarain Temple Marburg
Contact: Gona 083 514 4283
Kendra Hall Nama Hatta @7pm
 
Saturday, 24 June
Gundica Marjana - The Cleansing of the Gundica Temple
Disappearance Anniversary Sri Gadadhara Pandit
Disappearance Anniversary of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur

Festival will be held at the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Gardens @ 1:30pm
Fast until midday
Monthly Sankirtan Festival 

Kindly register via temple@iskcondurban.net.
Monthly Sankirtan Festival Lineup:
4:30 am Morning Programme Begins
8:30 am Breakfast
9:00 am Orientation
9:30 am Book Distribution at pre-arranged spots (Devotees will be going out in groups)
12:30 pm Pack up and return to Temple
1:30 pm Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur’s Pushpanjali and Guru-puja
2:00 pm Sharing of experiences followed by a feast

 
Sunday, 25 June
Jagannath Puri Ratha-yatra
Disappearance Anniversary Sri Svarupa Damodara Gosvami
Disappearance Anniversary Sri Sivananda Sena
Love Feast @3pm
Cleansing the Temple of the Heart
with His Grace Swarup Damodar Das 
 
 
Monday, 26 June
Gillitts Nama Hatta @6:30pm
Vishnu Temple, 100 Stockville Road
Contact: Sampati 083 288 8223
 
Tuesday, 27 June
Sarnia/Pinetown Nama Hatta @7pm
11 Susan Road, Sarnia
Contact Prataparudra 076 762 9070
Northdene Nama Hatta @7pm
Northdene Primary School, 63 Schooldale Road, Nirvana Hills
Contact Rupa Vilas 072 613 2197
Reservoir Hills Nama Hatta @7pm 
Reservoir Hills Seva Samaj (Corner of Battersea & Mountbatten Roads)
 
Thursday, 29 June
Lotus Park Nama Hatta @6pm
Dharam Mandhir
Contact Dayal Caitanya 083 557 1062
 
Dates to Note
 
Tuesday, 4 July
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans, and legumes.

Wednesday, 5 July
Ekadasi Break Fast: 06:51 – 10:17
 
Wednesday, 12 July
Be A Sage Book Club

Join our book club and share thoughts & realisations with fellow readers. Discussion on Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 1, Chapter 6 onwards with His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das.
This event begins at 6:30pm sharp and ends at 7:30pm with a feast.
Reservation is essential: temple@iskcondurban.net / 031 403 3328
 
Saturday, 15 July
Bhakti Theatre
Drama: Desert Dwellers, written and directed by Rukmini Devi Dasi
The show begins at 4pm sharp, so come in early, grab a seat, order your meal and get comfortable for a fun evening of spiritual entertainment.
You may want to bring blankets and cushions as the afternoons are getting chilly. BYS (Bhakti Yoga Society) will be providing our light meals, snacks and drinks. Note that Govinda's Pizzeria will be open. Entry is by donation. All proceeds go to the theatre and the university cultivation programme.
 
Wednesday, 19 July
The first month of Chaturmasya begins – fast from green leafy vegetables.
 
An affordable night out at Govinda's Pizzeria for delicious wood-fired pizza. Operation times:
Fridays 5 – 8pm | Saturdays 4 – 9pm | Sundays 11am – 3pm
 
Visit Radhanath's Gifts – for a range of beautiful apparel 
Operation times:
Sunday to Monday 10:30am – 6:30pm

Thursday 15 June 2017

Week Ahead 15 – 21 June

Dear Friends
Your Week Ahead

Friday, 16 June
Kirtanuity Youth Day @ Shongweni Dam

15 years and older
R60 per person
Transport can be arranged.
Please register via the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEm-3ATuGgIiMZhq8eTyLw5d8u84QkbJf1Y1iejVvZrRNvMw/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=send_form
Registration closes on the 15th June 2017.
After you register further information will be provided.
Whatsapp 079 144 0003 or 071 899 4042
Clare Estate Nama Hatta @7pm
Saligram Hall
Contact: Jagannath Priya 084 251 0164
Port Shepstone Nama Hatta @7pm
Shree Ramnarain Temple Marburg
Contact: Gona 083 514 4283
Kendra Hall Nama Hatta @7pm

Saturday, 17 June
Campfire @The Beach

with Partha Sarathi Das Goswami
Park Rynie Beach Campsite
6pm
RSVP: 039 979 7033 | 083 975 1780 | 039 976 2157

Sunday, 18 June
Love Feast @3pm
with His Grace Jagadananda Pandit Das 

Father's Day Buffet @ Govinda's (Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple) 
11am – 2pm
Eat as much as you like - R70 per person. 
Father's Day Buffet @ The Goshala 
11am – 4pm
Traditional Indian Theme
Eat as much as you like - R70 per person. Kids at half price.
Booking essential: info@goshala.co.za or 084 258 1121 / 033 251 6110
Tuesday, 20 June
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans, and legumes.
Sarnia/Pinetown Nama Hatta @7pm
11 Susan Road, Sarnia
Contact Prataparudra 076 762 9070
Wednesday, 21 June
Ekadasi Break Fast: 06:51 – 10:15 
Date to Note
Saturday, 24 June
Disappearance Anniversary of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur
Fast until midday
Monthly Sankirtan Festival
You can expect first class arrangements. Programme includes breakfast, training, distribution of book spots, transport, and a lunch feast. Registration is essential. The dress code is comfortable. If you feel confident, you may wear devotional attire. Kindly register via temple@iskcondurban.net. We encourage you to come for the morning program to get the full benefit of the festival.
Monthly Sankirtan Festival Lineup:
4:30 am Morning Programme Begins
8:30 am Breakfast
9:00 am Orientation
9:30 am Book Distribution at pre-arranged spots (Devotees will be going out in groups)
12:00 pm Pack up and return to Temple
1:00 pm Sharing of experiences followed by a feast 
And One More thing...
An affordable night out at Govinda's Pizzeria for delicious wood-fired pizza. Operation times:
Fridays 5 – 8pm | Saturdays 4 – 9pm | Sundays 11am – 3pm
Visit Radhanath's Gifts – for a range of beautiful apparel 
Operation times:
Sunday to Monday 10:30am – 6:30pm

Thursday 8 June 2017

Week Ahead 8 – 14 June

Your Week Ahead

Friday, 9 June
Clare Estate Nama Hatta @7pm
Saligram Hall
Contact: Jagannath Priya 084 251 0164
Port Shepstone Nama Hatta @7pm
Shree Ramnarain Temple Marburg
Contact: Gona 083 514 4283
Kendra Hall Nama Hatta @7pm
 
Sunday, 11 June
Love Feast @3pm 
 
Tuesday, 13 June
Sarnia/Pinetown Nama Hatta @7pm
11 Susan Road, Sarnia
Contact Prataparudra 076 762 9070
 
Wednesday, 14 June
Be A Sage Book Club
Join our book club and share thoughts & realisations with fellow readers. Discussion on Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 1, Chapter 5, Text 17 onwards with His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das.
This event begins at 6:30pm sharp and ends at 7:30pm with a feast.
Reservation is essential: temple@iskcondurban.net / 031 403 3328
 
Date to Note
 
Friday, 16 June
Kirtanuity Youth Day @ Shongweni Dam

15 years and older
R60 per person
Transport can be arranged.
Please register via the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEm-3ATuGgIiMZhq8eTyLw5d8u84QkbJf1Y1iejVvZrRNvMw/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=send_form
Registration closes on the 9th June 2017.
After you register further information will be provided. 
Whatsapp 079 600 0003 or 071 899 4042
 
Saturday, 17 June
Campfire @The Beach
with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami
Park Rynie Beach Campsite
6pm
RSVP: 039 979 7033  |  083 975 1780  |  039 976 2157 
 
And One More thing...
An affordable night out at Govinda's Pizzeria for delicious wood-fired pizza. Operation times:
Fridays 5 – 8pm | Saturdays 4 – 9pm | Sundays 11am – 3pm
 
Visit Radhanath's Gifts – for a range of beautiful apparel 
Operation times:
Sunday to Monday 10:30am – 6:30pm

Thursday 1 June 2017

Week Ahead 1 – 7 June

Dear Friends
 
Your Week Ahead

Friday, 2 June
Kendra Hall Nama Hatta @7pm
Sri Krishna & Worship of His Cows
with His Grace Krishna Charan Das
 
Sunday, 4 June
Love Feast @3pm
with His Grace Swarup Damodar Das
 
Monday, 5 June
Pandava Nirjala Ekadasi – 
Fast from all grains, beans, and legumes.
You are invited to spend the day hearing and chanting at the temple.

Tuesday, 6 June
Ekadasi Break Fast: 06:51 – 10:15
 
Wednesday, 7 June
Panihati Chida Dahi Festival
7:00 am Special class and Panihati Chida Dahi breakfast feast.
 
Date to Note
 
Friday, 16 June
Kirtanuity Youth Day @ Shongweni Dam

15 years and older
R60 per person
Transport can be arranged.
Please register via the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEm-3ATuGgIiMZhq8eTyLw5d8u84QkbJf1Y1iejVvZrRNvMw/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=send_form
Registration closes on the 9th June 2017.
After you register further information will be provided. 
Whatsapp 079 600 0003 or 071 899 4042
 
And One More thing...
Visit Govinda's Pizzeria for delicious wood-fired pizza. Operation times:
Fridays 5 – 8pm | Saturdays 4 – 9pm | Sundays 11am – 3pm