Week Ahead 27 July – 2 August

Dear  Friends

 

Srila Prabhupada Vyasa-puja Challenge

28 July – 13 August

We invite you to take on the 21 book challenge to commemorate the 121st Appearance Anniversary of the Founder Acarya of ISKCON. All participants will get to bathe Srila Prabhupada on Vyasa-puja. 

 

It is not too late to sign up to be a volunteer for our Sri Krishna Janmashtami Festival. Everyone is invited to render service to Sri Sri Radha Radhanath. Please send a WhatsApp to our hotline 062 526 3606 and we will call you back. We are offering training and accreditation. And you can volunteer as per your availability.

 

Festival season kicks off with Sri Balaram Purnima on Monday, 7 August. If you would like to sponsor towards the festival Deity worship, kindly contact Bhakti Devi on 031 4033328 or at Radhanath's Gifts.

 

Your Week Ahead

 

Saturday, 29 July

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

Arena Park Nama-hatta's Sri Krishna Janmashtami Festival

with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami

Sri Vishnu Temple Society (cnr of Roads 601/701) @4:30pm

 

Sunday, 30 July

Love Feast @3pm

with Partha Sarathi Das Goswami 

 

Tuesday, 1 August

Reservoir Hills Nama-hatta's Sri Krishna Janmashtami Festival

with Partha Sarathi Das Goswami

Seva Samaj Hall @6:30pm

 

Thursday, 3 August

Jhulana Yatra Begins

Ekadasi - Fast from all grains, beans & legumes

 

Friday, 4 August

Ekadasi Break Fast 06:38 – 10:14

Kendra Hall Nama-hatta's Sri Krishna Janmashtami Festival @7pm

 

Saturday, 5 August

Sarnia & Pinetown Nama-hatta's Sri Krishna Janmashtami Festival

with Partha Sarathi Das Goswami

Pinetown Civic Centre @5pm

Tongaat Nama-hatta's Sri Krishna Janmashtami Festival

Vishwaroop Temple @6:30pm

 

Sunday, 6 August 

Preparations for Sri Krishna Janmashtami - Maha Clean-Up

12pm – 5pm

The maha clean-up will be part of the Love Feast. 

 

Monday, 7 August

Sri Balaram Purnima 

Fast until midday

Morning Class by His Holiness Brhat Bhagavata Swami

Festival @7pm with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami 

ISKCON Pietermaritzburg @6pm with His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das

New Jagannath Puri @7pm with His Holiness Brhat Bhagavata Swami

 

Wednesday, 9 August

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath's Women's Day Brunch @9:30am

A wonderful morning of enlightening discussions on the body, mind, and soul.

Booking Essential: 083 9505 111

Radhanath's Gifts 2nd Birthday Sale

Thursday 3 August - Sunday 6 August

25% OFF everything except BioBliss Range (10% Off)

Operation times: Sunday to Monday 10:30am – 6:30pm

 

Janmashtami Kalash Maha Abhishek

On Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Tuesday 15 August, a spectacular abhishek will be offered to Lord Krishna. This ceremony is in keeping with the bhakti tradition as described and taught by ISKCON Founder Acharya His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. We invite you to join us in the celebration. The Janmashtami Kalash Maha Abhishek affords everyone who sponsors a kalash to personally assist in worshiping the Deities on the holy day of Janmashtami. You and your family can assist in the maha abhishek using your very own kalash. Contact Nikunja Seva Dasi on

073 176 6552 or nikunjaseva.psdg@gmail.com