Tuesday 11 December 2018

Thank You & Farewell 2018

Dear Friends 
This is our last "Week Ahead" for 2018. Thank you for your support this year. Before the festive season starts and we take a well-deserved break, Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple would like to thank you for your continued support throughout 2018. 
At this time of the year, it’s also important to reflect on the devotional and service challenges and opportunities that shaped our journey in bhakti. If you’re travelling by road this festive season, please take it easy. We hope you have a spectacular festive break and that Sri Sri Radha Radhanath bless you and your family in 2019.
Please find ALL the festivals and events lined up for the holidays.
The Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Holiday Calendar
Tuesday 11 December
7:45am Srimad Bhagavatam Class with His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami
Northdene Nama-hatta @7pm
with Kadamba Kanana Swami
Gita Jayanti Celebration @6:30pm
with His Holiness Lokanath Swami
Sri Sri Dayal Nitai Gaurahari Temple (ISKCON PMB)
Wednesday 12 December
7:45am Srimad Bhagavatam Class with Kadamba Kanana Swami
The Glories of Sankirtan @7pm
New Jagannath Puri Temple
An evening with His Holiness BB Govinda Swami, His Holiness Indradyumna Swami, and His Holiness Lokanath Swami
Naam Ruchi Festival with His Holiness Bhakti Brnga Govinda Swami & His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
14-16 December

New Jagannath Puri Temple
Saturday 15 December
Marathon Sankirtan Festival
Help achieve our goal of 100K books! Devotees gather at the Temple at 9am. Teams, books, and spots are arranged, all you need to do is turn up! At 2pm there will be a special Marathon feast. 
Cape Town Festival of Chariots
Street Parade @10am Beach Road, Seapoint
Sunday 16 December
Love Feast @11am
Tuesday 18 December
Gita Jayanti
Wednesday 19 December
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains beans and legumes.
Gita Jayanti (Hindu Calendar)
Thursday 20 December
Ekadasi Break Fast 04:51-09:32
Saturday 22 December
Marathon Sankirtan Festival
Help achieve our goal of 100K books! Devotees gather at the Temple at 9am. Teams, books, and spots are arranged, all you need to do is turn up! At 2pm there will be a special Marathon feast. 
Sunday 23 December 
Love Feast @11am
Wednesday 26 December
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur's Disappearance Anniversary
Fast until midday
Festival begins at 11:30am
Saturday 29 December
Marathon Sankirtan Festival

Help achieve our goal of 100K books! Devotees gather at the Temple at 9am. Teams, books, and spots are arranged, all you need to do is turn up! At 2pm there will be a special Marathon feast.
Monday 31 December
Bhakti Theatre's Under the Stars
New Year's Eve Party @9:30pm

The show includes music, martial arts display, dance drama, midnight arati & offering of lamps. BYS Cafe will be serving light meals, snacks & drinks. Govinda's Pizzeria will also be open.
Admission: minimum donation R30. Tickets available at Radhanath's Gifts and Manilal Ratanjee and at the door. All funds raised go towards the theatre and the university student cultivation program.
New Jagannath Puri's Anniversary Festival
with His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami 
This festival culminates in a midnight arati!
Tuesday 1 January 2019
New Year's Day Festival @11am
This festival concludes at 1pm
Govinda's Restaurant trading times over the public holidays in December:
17 Dec – 9:30 am-5:00 pm
25 Dec – 9:30 am-13.30 pm
26 Dec – 9:30 am-5:00 pm
01 Jan – 9:30 am-13.30 pm
25 December 2018 & 1 January 2019 – Takeaways only. The dining room will be closed. 
2019 Calendars
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple has three 2019 calendar options: Single- page Wall Calendar (R15), 4-page Wall Calendar (R30) and desktop calendar (R30). Calendars make great gifts!
Save the Date
Kirtana Ashraya Course
With His Holiness Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami &
His Grace Nrsimhananda Dasa
Friday, 4th January 2019
6.30pm to 9pm includes dinner prasad
Saturday, 5th January 2019
4.30am to 6.30pm includes outdoor harinama, breakfast and lunch prasad
Sunday, 6th January 2019
4.30am to 2pm includes breakfast and lunch prasada
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Community Picnic
Saturday 12 January 2019
Sri Krishna Goshala

Thursday 6 December 2018

Week Ahead 6-12 December 2018

Dear Friend

His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami and His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami share their 2018 Prabhupada Marathon messages:


Kindly Note: Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Love Feast will be held at 11am every Sunday during the month of December.

2019 Calendars
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple has three 2019 calendar options: Single- page Wall Calendar (R15), 4-page Wall Calendar (R30) and desktop calendar (R30). Calendars make great gifts!

Your Week Ahead

7 December
Bhagavata Katha – Sri Krishna Svarupa Cintana 6:30pm-8pm
with His Holiness Lokanath Swami 

Saturday 8 December
Marathon Sankirtan Festival 
Help achieve our goal of 100K books! Devotees gather at the Temple at 9am. Teams, books, and spots are arranged, all you need to do is turn up! At 2pm there will be a special Marathon feast. Don’t forget to register: temple@iskcondurban.net

Bhagavata Katha – Sri Krishna Svarupa Cintana 4pm-6:30pm
with His Holiness Lokanath Swami

Sunday 9 December 
Love Feast @11am
with His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Bhagavata Katha – Sri Krishna Svarupa Cintana 4:30pm-6:30pm
with His Holiness Lokanath Swami

Wednesday 12 December
The Glories of Sankirtan @7pm
New Jagannath Puri Temple
An evening with His Holiness BB Govinda Swami, His Holiness Indradyumna Swami, His Holiness Lokanath Swami, and His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami 

Govinda’s Restaurant trading times over the public holidays in December:
17 Dec – 9:30 am-5:00 pm
25 Dec – 9:30 am-13.30 pm
26 Dec – 9:30 am-5:00 pm
01 Jan – 9:30 am-13.30 pm
25 December 2018 & 1 January 2019 – Takeaways only. The dining room will be closed.

Save the Date

Naam Ruchi Festival with His Holiness Bhakti Brnga Govinda Swami & His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
14-16 December
New Jagannath Puri Temple

Cape Town Festival of Chariots
Saturday 15 December
Street Parade @10am Beach Road, Seapoint

Bhakti Theatre’s Under the Stars
New Year’s Eve Party
Monday 31 December @9:30pm
The show includes music, martial arts display, dance drama, midnight arati & offering of lamps. BYS Cafe will be serving light meals, snacks & drinks. Govinda’s Pizzeria will also be open.
Admission: minimum donation R30. Tickets available at Radhanath’s Gifts and Manilal Ratanjee and at the door. All funds raised go towards the theatre and the university student cultivation program.

Kirtana Ashraya Course
With His Holiness Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami &
His Grace Nrsimhananda Dasa
Friday, 4th January 2019
6.30pm to 9pm includes dinner prasad
Saturday, 5th January 2019
4.30am to 6.30pm includes outdoor harinama, breakfast and lunch prasad
Sunday, 6th January 2019
4.30am to 2pm includes breakfast and lunch prasada

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Community Picnic
Saturday 12 January 2019
Sri Krishna Goshala

Thursday 29 November 2018

Week Ahead 29 November – 5 December 2018

Dear Friends

Kindly Note: Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Love Feast will be held at 11am every Sunday during the month of December.

Your Week Ahead

Saturday 1 December
Marathon Sankirtan Festival
Help achieve our goal of 100K books! Devotees gather at the Temple at 9am. Teams, books, and spots are arranged, all you need to do is turn up! At 2pm there will be a special Marathon feast. Don’t forget to register: temple@iskcondurban.net

Lenasia Festival of Chariots @1pm

Sunday 2 December
Love Feast @11am
with His Grace Anandamaya Krishna Das

Monday 3 December
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans, and legumes.

Tuesday 4 December
Ekadasi Break Fast 04:47-08:52

Bhagavata Katha – Sri Krishna Svarupa Cintana
with His Holiness Lokanath Swami
7 December 6:30pm-8pm
8 December 4:30pm-6:30pm
9 December 4:30pm-6:30pm
Note: Prasad will be served on each day after the katha.

Save the Date

Naam Ruchi Festival with His Holiness Bhakti Brnga Govinda Swami & His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
14-16 December
New Jagannath Puri Temple
How to register:
1. https://tinyurl.com/naamruchi2018 or
2. email admin@iskconphoenix.co.za or
3. call 031 5076559
Note: Registration closes Friday 30 November.
 
Cape Town Festival of Chariots
Saturday 15 December
Street Parade @10am Beach Road, Seapoint

Bhakti Theatre's Under the Stars
New Year's Eve Party
Monday 31 December @9:30pm
The show includes music, martial arts display, dance drama, midnight arati & offering of lamps. BYS Cafe will be serving light meals, snacks & drinks. Govinda's Pizzeria will also be open. All funds raised go towards the theatre and the university student cultivation program.

Kirtana Ashraya Course
With His Holiness Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami &
His Grace Nrsimhananda Dasa
Friday, 4th January 2019
6.30pm to 9pm includes dinner prasad
Saturday, 5th January 2019
4.30am to 6.30pm includes outdoor harinama, breakfast and lunch prasad
Sunday, 6th January 2019
4.30am to 2pm includes breakfast and lunch prasad

Thursday 22 November 2018

Week Ahead 22-28 November 2018

Dear Friends

Your Week Ahead
 
Friday 23 November
Kartik Purnima – Last night of Kartik
5:15pm Prasad
7:00pm Gaura-arati & Kirtan
7:30pm Class by His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das
Final Lamp offering and Damodarastaka after class.
 
The Prabhupada Book Marathon
24 November - 31 December
 
Saturday 24 November
The 2019 Prabhupada Marathon kicks off with the Monthly Sankirtan Festival on Saturday 24 November. Help achieve our goal of 100K books! Devotees gather at the Temple at 9am. Teams, books, and spots are arranged, all you need to do is turn up! At 2pm there will be a special Marathon feast. Don’t forget to register: temple@iskcondurban.net
 
Sunday 25 November 
Love Feast @3pm
with Her Grace Krsangi Radhe Dasi
 
Save the Date
 
Bhagavata Katha – Sri Krishna Svarupa Cintana
with His Holiness Lokanath Swami
7 December 6:30pm-8pm
8 December 4:30pm-6:30pm
9 December 4:30pm-6:30pm
 
Kirtana Ashraya Course
With His Holiness Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami &
His Grace Nrsimhananda Dasa
Friday, 4th January 2019
6.30pm to 9pm includes dinner prasad
Saturday, 5th January 2019
4.30am to 6.30pm includes outdoor harinama, breakfast and lunch prasad
Sunday, 6th January 2019
4.30am to 2pm includes breakfast and lunch prasadam

Thursday 15 November 2018

Week Ahead 15-21 November 2018

Dear Friends

Your Week Ahead

Thursday 15 November
Gopastami
Disappearance Anniversary of Sri Srinivasa Acharya

Sunday 18 November
Love Feast with His Grace Swarup Damodar Das

Monday 19 November
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.
Srila Gaura Kishora Das Babaji Maharaja's Disappearance Anniversary
Fast until noon. Festival will begin at 12pm

Bhisma Panchaka
19-23 November

Wednesday 21 November
Be a Sage Book Club
Join our book club and share thoughts & realisations with fellow readers. Discussion on Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 1, Chapter 16 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

Friday 23 November
Kartik Purnima – Last night of Kartik

Save the Date
The Prabhupada Book Marathon
24 November - 31 December

Bhagavata Katha – Sri Krishna Svarupa Cintana
with His Holiness Lokanath Swami
7 December 6:30pm-8pm
8 December 4:30pm-6:30pm
9 December 4:30pm-6:30pm

Kirtana Ashraya Course
With His Holiness Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami &
His Grace Nrsimhananda Dasa
Friday, 4th January 2019
6.30pm to 9pm includes dinner prasad
Saturday, 5th January 2019
4.30am to 6.30pm includes outdoor harinam, breakfast and lunch prasad
Sunday, 6th January 2019
4.30am to 2pm includes breakfast and lunch prasada

Tuesday 6 November 2018

Week Ahead 6-14 November 2018

Dear Friends
Kartik Festivals Deity Utsava Seva
You are invited to render personal service to the Deities during this most auspicious month. Sponsorships for Diwali and Govardhan Puja festivals are open. Sponsorships begin at R508. Please contact Bhakti Devi: 031 403 3328 or tck@iskcondurban.net.

Your Week Ahead
Wednesday 7 November
Diwali

Special Evening Class @6:15pm by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
The Temple will be decorated with clay lamps.
Thursday 8 November
Govardhan Puja – Festival with Bhakti Caitanya Swami

9:30am Kirtan
10:00am Sri Giriraj Govardhan Abhishek (Bathing Ceremony)
10:30am Govardhan Parikrama with Bhakti Caitanya Swami
12:30pm Raj-bhoga Arati & Govardhan Parikrama
1:00pm Feast
7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan
7:30pm Damodarastaka & Offering of Lamps
Festival continues at New Jagannath Puri Temple @5pm
Sunday 11 November
Disappearance Anniversary of His Divine Grace
A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Fast until midday.
3:00pm Kirtan & Bhoga Offering (in Srila Prabhupada’s room)
3:15pm Senior Devotees Talks – includes His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami, His Grace Ramanujacharya Das & others
5:00pm Puspa-puja, Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja & Kirtan
5:30pm Feast
7:00pm Arati & Kirtan
7:15pm Srila Prabhupada Arati & Singing of “je nail prema dhana”
7:30pm Damodarastaka & Offering of Lamps
Kartik Highlights
Thursday 15 November

Gopastami
Monday 19 November
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.
Srila Gaura Kishora Das Babaji Maharaja’s Disappearance Anniversary
Fast until noon. Festival will begin at 11am
Bhisma Panchaka
19-23 November 
Friday 23 November
Kartik Purnima – Last night of Kartik
Save the Date
The Prabhupada Book Marathon

24 November – 24 December
Bhagavata Katha – Sri Krishna Svarupa Cintana
with His Holiness Lokanath Swami

7 December 6:30pm-8pm
8 December 4:30pm-6:30pm
9 December 4:30pm-6:30pm

Thursday 1 November 2018

Week Ahead 1-7 November

Dear Friends
 
Kartik Festival goes to the people!
The Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Festival Truck tours Chatsworth every evening giving residents the opportunity to offer a lamp to Lord Damodara from their doorstep. On Saturday 3 November, devotees will be hosting festivals at the Scottburgh Mall on the South Coast and at our local Pick ’n Pay Centre here in Chatsworth.

Kartik Festivals Deity Utsava Seva
You are invited to render personal service to the Deities during this most auspicious month. Sponsorships for Diwali and Govardhan Puja festivals are open. Sponsorships begin at R508. Please contact Bhakti Devi: 031 403 3328 or tck@iskcondurban.net.

Your Week Ahead

Thursday 1 November
Appearance Anniversary of Sri Radha Kunda – Sri Bahulastami

6:15pm Class by His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das
7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan
7:30pm Damodarastaka & Offering of Lamps
8:00pm Sri Radha Kunda Arati & Kirtan

 
Friday 2 November
Kendra Nama-hatta celebrates Kartik @7pm


Saturday 3 November
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.
Initiation Ceremony by His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami

6:00pm Damodarastaka & Offering of Lamps
7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan
7:30pm Class by Partha Sarathi Das Goswami
8:00pm Initiation Ceremony
8:30pm Offering of Lamps

Sunday 4 November
Ekadasi Break Fast 05:18-09:26
Love Feast @3pm

6:00pm Japa Club
7:00pm Gaura-arati & Kirtan
7:30pm Damodarastaka & Offering of Lamps

 
Wednesday 7 November
Diwali – Evening Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

The Temple will be decorated with clay lamps.

 
Thursday 8 November
Govardhan Puja - Festival with His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

9:30am Kirtan
10:00am Sri Giriraj Govardhan Abhishek (Bathing Ceremony)
10:30am Govardhan Parikrama with Bhakti Caitanya Swami
12:30pm Raj-bhoga Arati & Govardhan Parikrama
1:00pm Feast
7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan
7:30pm Damodarastaka & Offering of Lamps

 
Festival continues at New Jagannath Puri Temple @5:45pm

Kartik Highlights
Sunday 11 November
Srila Prabhupada's Disappearance Anniversary
Friday 23 November
Kartik Purnima – Last night of Kartik

 
Save the Date
The Prabhupada Book Marathon
23 November - 24 December

 
Bhagavata Katha
with His Holiness Lokanath Swami
7-9 December


Thursday 25 October 2018

Week Ahead 24-31 October 2018

Dear Friends

The Month of Damodar or Kartik is an invitation to dive deep into the ocean of devotional practice. There are numerous devotions that you can add to your spiritual practice: offer a lamp every day, read a Chapter of Bhagavad-gita (CHAD) every day, join the japa club every Sunday at 6pm. Note the evening schedule during the month of Kartik:
6:15pm Class
7:00pm Gaura-arati & Kirtan
7:30pm Damodarastaka & Offering of Lamps

Your Week Ahead

Friday 26 October
Kendra Nama-hatta celebrates Kartik @7pm

Saturday 27 October
The Kartik Monthly Sankirtan Festival 
The Monthly Sankirtan Festival is a great way to experience the joy of living and sharing bhakti-yoga—with extra benefits during Kartik! Try your hand at introducing someone to Krishna consciousness in quality company, quality conversation, and have a phenomenal experience. Register: temple@iskcondurban.net
Kirtanuity — The Bliss of Kartik @4pm
Venue: Srila Prabhupada’s Room
Registration essential: https://goo.gl/forms/3PuRQ57Ha1hFoddv2

Sunday 28 October
Love Feast @3pm
6:00pm Japa Club
7:00pm Gaura-arati & Kirtan
7:30pm Damodarastaka & Offering of Lamps

Save the Date

Kartik Highlights

Thursday 1 November
The Appearance of Sri Radha Kunda

Wednesday 7 November
Diwali – Evening Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Thursday 8 November
Govardhan Puja – Festival with His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Sunday 11 November
Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance Anniversary

Friday 23 November
Kartik Purnima – Last night of Kartik

Bhagavata Katha
with His Holiness Lokanath Swami
7-9 December