Week Ahead 26 October – 1 November

Dear Friends 

 

You can view our Income/Expense Report (01/01/2017 until 31/07/2017) on the temple digital noticeboard. This will be posted on a regular basis.

 

Your Week Ahead

 

Saturday 28 October
Gopastami
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.
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

 

Sunday 29 October 

3:00pm Love Feast with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami

5:00pm Prasada

6:00pm Japa

7:00pm Gaura-arati & Kirtan

7:30pm Damodarastakam & offering of lamps

 

Tuesday 31 October

Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes

Bhishma Panchaka Begins

Srila Gaura Kishora Das Babaji Maharaja's Disappearance Anniversary

Fast until midday

Festival will begin at 11am

 

Wednesday 1 November

Ekadasi Break Fast  05:01 - 09:26
Be A Sage Book Club
This event begins at 6:30pm sharp and ends at 7:30pm.
Reservation is essential: temple@iskcondurban.net / 031 403 3328

 

Saturday 4 November

Kartik Purnima - Last Day of Kartik

Festival begins @4:15pm

4:15pm   Arati & Kirtan

4:30pm   Talk by His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das

4:50pm   A Surprise & A Promise

5:15pm   Final Damodarastakam & offering of lamps 

6:00pm   Feast

 

Please note that the normal Deity schedule will be followed from Saturday 4 November:

7:00pm Gaura-arati & Kirtan
7:30pm Altar Closes
9:00pm Last Arati for the day
 

We look forward to seeing you at the temple.

Your friends at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

Week Ahead 20 – 25 October

Dear Friends

 

Your Week Ahead

 

Thursday 19 October

Diwali

6:00pm Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan

7:30pm Damodarastakam led by Bhakti Caitanya Swami & Offering of Lamps

8:00pm Sweet Rice prasada

 

Friday 20 October

Govardhan Puja & Go Puja

You may bring offerings of sweets, savouries, and fruit by 10am.

4:30am Mangal Arati

5.00am Tulasi Puja & Japa
7:00am Srila Prabhupada's Guru-puja
7:10am Srimad Bhagavatam Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami
8:00am Greeting Sri Sri Radha Radhanath in Their new outfit.
9:30am Kirtan
10:00am Sri Giriraj Govardhan Bathing Ceremony
10:30am Govardhan Parikrama with Bhakti Caitanya Swami
12:30pm Raj-bhoga Arati & Govardhan Parikram
1:30pm Feast
7:00pm Arati & Kirtan
7:30pm Damodarastakam & Offering of Lamps

 

New Jagannath Puri Temple celebration begins @6pm

Sri Giriraj Govardhan will go to New Jagananth Puri for the festival, which will be led by Bhakti Caitanya Swami 

ISKCON Pietermaritzburg celebration begins @6pm 

with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami

 

Saturday 21 October

Initiation Ceremony by His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami @New Jagannath Puri Temple

(begins @8pm after Gaura Arati and Damodarastakam)

 

Sunday 22 October

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple's 32nd Anniversary

The Deities will be dressed in a flower outfit. 

Love Feast @3pm 

Class by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Volunteer Appreciation 

 

Monday 23 October

Srila Prabhupada's Disappearance Anniversary

Fast until midday.

All bhoga offerings to be handed in at the book table by 10:00am. You may also bring flower offerings.

10:00am Kirtan & Abhishek

11:00am Talks by Senior Devotees

11:45am Puspanjali & Guru-puja

12:30pm Arati & Kirtan

1:00pm Feast

6:00pm Bhajans in honour of the Spiritual Master

6:30pm Video footage of Srila Prabhupada

7:00pm Arati & Kirtan

7:15pm Srila Prabhupada's Guru-puja

7:40pm Damodarastakam & Offering of Lamps

 

New Jagannath Puri Temple festival begins at 6pm

ISKCON Pietermaritzburg festival begins @6pm 

with Partha Sarathi Das Goswami

 

Dates to Note

 

Wednesday 25 October
Be A Sage Book Club
This event begins at 6:30pm sharp and ends at 7:30pm.
Reservation is essential: temple@iskcondurban.net / 031 403 3328

 

Saturday 28 October

Gopastami

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.

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

We look forward to seeing you at the temple.

Your friends at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

Week Ahead 12 – 18 October

Dear Friends

Visit us at the Durban Diwali Festival at the Old Durban Drive-In this weekend. Gillitts Nama-hatta will be facilitating the offering of lamps to Mother Yasoda and Lord Damodar. Join the Durban Diwali Maha-harinam on Saturday morning @9am. Dress in your finest, wear dancing shoes, and sunblock and share the holy name. 

We welcome His Holiness Jayadvaita Swami on Friday, followed by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami. Immerse yourself in the Kartik festivals as we celebrated with these senior devotees.  

Your Week Ahead

Thursday 12 October
Appearance of Sri Radha-kunda 

Festival @7pm

hosted by the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Women's Forum

Join us for a meditative evening by remembering Srimati Radharani's lake. Devotees will receive "Sri Radha" stamps made from Radha Kunda clay and light prasad will be served at the end of the programme.

Sunday 15 October

Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans, and legumes.

Love Feast @3pm

with His Holiness Jayadvaita Swami

Monday 16 October

Ekadasi Break Fast 05:16 – 09:33

Wednesday 18 October
Be A Sage Book Club 
This event begins at 6:30pm sharp and ends at 7:30pm.
Reservation is essential: temple@iskcondurban.net / 031 403 3328

Dates to Note

Thursday 19 October

Diwali

6:00pm Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan

7:30pm Damodarastakam & Offering of Lamps

8:00pm Sweet Rice prasada

Friday 20 October

Govardhan Puja & Go Puja

4:30am Mangal Arati

5.00am Tulasi Puja & Japa
7:00am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja
7:10am Srimad Bhagavatam Class
8:00am Greeting Sri Sri Radha Radhanath in Their new outfit.
9:30am Kirtan
10:00am Sri Giriraj Govardhan Bathing Ceremony
10:30am Govardhan Parikrama with His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
12:30pm Raj-bhoga Arati & Govardhan Parikram
1:30pm Feast
7:00pm Arati & Kirtan
7:30pm Damodarastakam & Offering of Lamps

Sri Giriraj Govardhan will go to New Jagannath Puri Temple for the evening Govardhan Puja celebration @6pm.

ISKCON Pietermaritzburg celebration begins @6pm

Saturday 21 October

Initiation Ceremony by His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami 

(begins @8pm after Gaura Arati and Damodarastakam)

Sunday 22 October

Love Feast @3pm 

Monday 23 October

Srila Prabhupada's Disappearance Anniversary

Fast until midday.

All bhoga offerings to be handed in at the book table by 10:00am. You may also bring flower offerings.

10:00am Kirtan & Abhishek

11:00am Talks by Senior Devotees

11:45am Puspanjali & Guru-puja

12:30pm Arati & Kirtan

1:00pm Feast

6:00pm Bhajans in honour of the Spiritual Master

6:30pm Video footage of Srila Prabhupada

7:00pm Arati & Kirtan

7:15pm Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja

7:40pm Damodarastakam & Offering of Lamps

Wednesday 25 October
Be A Sage Book Club 
This event begins at 6:30pm sharp and ends at 7:30pm.
Reservation is essential: temple@iskcondurban.net / 031 403 3328

Saturday 28 October

Gopastami

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.

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

We look forward to seeing you at the temple.

Your friends at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

Week Ahead 5 – 11 October

Dear Friends

 

The celebrated month of Kartik begins on Thursday 5 October and ends on Saturday 4 November. You are invited to come to the Temple every evening at 7pm to sing the Damodarastakam and offer a lamp to Lord Damodar and Mother Yashoda. A milk drink will be served thereafter. Kartik packs are available at the temple for a minimum donation of R15.

 

Be A Sage Book Club every Wednesday @6:30pm during Kartik

Hear and chant the Srimad Bhagavatam in the association of devotees during the month of Kartik. See Week Ahead for details.

 

Bhakti Theatre on Friday night features His Holiness Bhaktimarg Swami's drama, The Gita. The drama will be performed by a cast of learners aged between 11-16 years. Please offer your support and encouragement to these young devotees, who have spent their entire holiday at the temple preparing for the show. 

 

Your Week Ahead

 

Thursday 5 October

Kartik Purnima

4th Month of Chaturmasya – Fast from urad dhal.

7:00pm   Darshan of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath in Their new outfit

               Gaura-arati & Kirtan

7:30pm   Class by His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami

8:30pm   Offering of lamps to Lord Damodara 

Light Prasad will be served thereafter. 

Kartik Festivals also at the following ISKCON Temples:

New Jagannath Temple, Phoenix @5:30pm

Sri Sri Dayol Nitai Gaura-hari Temple, Pietermaritzburg @7pm

 

Friday 6 October

Bhakti Theatre @8pm

8:00pm   Ragas with Radhika

8:20pm   Bhaktimarga Swami's The Gita

8:40pm   MC Pralamz

The show begins at 8pm 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.

BYS (Bhakti Yoga Society) Cafe Menu

Soya Prawn Rolls, Popcorn & Chips

Coffee, Tea & Sugarcane Juice

Milk Tart & Cupcakes

Note: Govinda's Pizzeria will be open.

Entry is by donation. All proceeds go to the theatre and the university cultivation programme.

 

Saturday 7 October 

Sri Vyasa-puja of His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami @6pm

Note: Damodarastakam and offering of lamps to Mother Yashoda and Lord Damodara will be between 5pm-6pm only.

 

Sunday 8 October

Love Feast @3pm

 

Wednesday, 11 October
Be A Sage Book Club
Join our book club and share thoughts & realisations with fellow readers. Discussion on Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 1, Chapter 8 with His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das.
This event begins at 6:30pm sharp and ends at 7:30pm.
Reservation is essential: temple@iskcondurban.net / 031 403 3328

 

Thursday 12 October

Appearance of Sri Radha-kunda

 

We look forward to seeing you at the temple.

Your friends at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple