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