Thursday 22 February 2018

Week Ahead 22 – 28 February

Dear Friends
 
"May the Supreme Lord who is known as the son of Śrīmatī Śacī-devī be transcendentally situated in the innermost chambers of your heart. Resplendent with the radiance of molten gold, He has appeared in the Age of Kali by His causeless mercy to bestow what no incarnation has ever offered before: the most sublime and radiant mellow of devotional service, the mellow of conjugal love." Caitanya Caritamrita Adi 1.4 
 
Sri Gaura Purnima Deity Utsava Seva
You are invited to render personal service to the Deities on this most auspicious day. Sponsorships begin at R508. Please call Bhakti Devi: 031 403 3328 or tck@iskcondurban.net. 
 
His Holiness Indradyumna Swami Visits
Maharaja will be spending a few days with us. He will speak on Sunday (25 February) and on Thursday (1 March) morning. See Week Ahead for details.
  
Your Week Ahead
 
22 February
Hare Krishna! The Movie
with filmmakers His Grace Yadubara Das and Her Grace Visakha Dasi.
Only a few seats are left:
Reservations: harekrishnamoviekzn@gmail.com

Saturday 24 February
Nelspruit Ratha Yatra @1pm

Mbombela Civic Centre
Contact:
Raj Popatlal 082 746 6240 or Prabhupada Priya Das 082 879 7543
 
Sunday 25 February
Love Feast @3pm
with Indradyumna Swami
 
Monday 26 February
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans, and legumes.
 
Tuesday 27 February
Ekadasi Break Fast 05:45 - 10:00
 
Thursday 1 March
Sri Gaura Purnima
Fast until moonrise (6:19pm)
4:30am Mangal Arati
7:00am Srila Prabhupada's Guru-puja
7:15am Class by Indradyumna Swami
8:30am Greeting of the Deities in Their new outfit.
9:00am 6 Hour Kirtan in the temple room, including an hour reading of Sri Caitanya Caritamrta
3:45pm Srila Prabhupada's Guru-puja and reading of CHAD
4:15pm Arati & Kirtan
4:30pm Abhishek of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu
5:30pm Ekadasi Prasada
7:00pm Gaura Arati
7:30pm Class by His Grace Swarup Damodar Das
 
Friday 2 March
Festival of Jagannath Misra
Special Breakfast Feast
 
Saturday 3 March
Monthly Sankirtan Festival
Kindly register via temple@iskcondurban.net.
Festival Lineup:
10:00am Orientation
10:30am Book Distribution at pre-arranged spots (Devotees will be going out in groups)
12:30pm Pack up and return to Temple
1:00pm Sharing of experiences followed by a feast
 
Save the Date

His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami Visits
Saturday 3 March
ISKCON Pietermaritzburg @ 4pm
Sunday 4 March
New Jagannath Puri Temple
Initiation @ 9am
Sri Sri Radha Radhanth Temple
Love Feast @ 3pm

Thursday 15 February 2018

Week Ahead 15 – 21 February

Dear Friends
 
An Evening with Her Grace Visakha Dasi
hosted by the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Women’s Forum
Tuesday 20 February @6:30pm
Prasada will be served.
Ladies, please book by calling 031 403 3228 or WhatsApp (only) 062 526 3606
Visakha Prabhu is a disciple of Srila Prabhupada. She is a photographer, author, and filmmaker. Visakha Prabhu and her husband Yadubara Prabhu are visiting Durban for the premiere of Hare Krishna! – The Movie. 
 
Your Week Ahead
 
Friday 16 February
Disappearance Anniversary of Srila Jagannath Das Babaji 
 
Saturday 17 February
Bhakti Theatre @6pm
6:00pm Morning Walk Band
6:45pm Interval
7:00pm Evening Ragas with Nandakishore
7:30pm Bhagavatam – The Play
BYS Cafe will be serving light meals and drinks. 
All proceeds go towards the theatre and the university cultivation program. 
 
Sunday 18 February
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Maha Clean-up @12:30pm
12:30pm Maha Clean-up Begins
3:30pm Chota Sri Sri Radha Radhanath tour the temple and gardens
4:00pm Class by His Grace Prabhanu Das
 
Ladysmith Kirtan Mela
Contact Rocana Das 084 610 8666
Tuesday 20 February
Women's Forum with Visakha Prabhu @6:30pm
Please book by calling 031 403 3228 or WhatsApp (only) 062 526 3606
 
21 & 22 February
Hare Krishna! The Movie

Durban Premiere with filmmakers His Grace Yadubara Das and Her Grace Visakha Dasi.
Only a few seats are left:
Reservations: 031 403 3328 or harekrishnamoviekzn@gmail.com
  
Saturday 24 February
Monthly Sankirtan Festival
Kindly register via temple@iskcondurban.net.
Festival Lineup:
10:00am Orientation
10:30am Book Distribution at pre-arranged spots (Devotees will be going out in groups)
12:30pm Pack up and return to Temple
1:00pm Sharing of experiences followed by a feast 
 
Nelspruit Ratha Yatra @1pm
Mbombela Civic Centre
Contact:
Raj Popatlal 082 746 6240 or Prabhupada Priya Das 082 879 7543 

Thursday 8 February 2018

Week Ahead 8 – 14 February

Dear Friends

Registration for the Children's Classes at the Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture is now open. Your children will learn basic Krishna conscious philosophy, songs, and the Lord's pastimes. Registration is on Sunday 11 February. You may call Gundica 084 220 8844 or Sunieka 084 289 1749 for more details.
 
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Limited Phone Line
Kindly Note: Only one line is operational at the moment: 031 403 3328.
We apologize for any inconvenience.

Your Week Ahead

Friday & Saturday
9 - 10 February
New Jagannath Puri's Kirtan Ashraya Seminar
with His Holiness Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami

Sunday 11 February
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes
Valentine's Day Brunch @ The Goshala 11am-4pm
Eat as much as you like. R100 per person. Kids half price. Booking essential: 033 251 6110 or info@goshala.co.za

SSRRT Love Feast @3pm
With His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Monday 12 February
Ekadasi Break Fast: 05:33 – 09:57

Tuesday 13 February
Maha Shivaratri
7:00pm Arati & Kirtan
7:30pm Class by His Grace Smita Krishna Das
8:15pm Feast

Save the Date

Saturday 17 February
Bhakti Theatre @6pm
6:00pm Morning Walk Band
6:45pm Interval
7:00pm Evening Ragas with Nandakishore
7:30pm Bhagavatam – The Play

Sunday 18 February
Ladysmith Kirtan Mela
Contact Rocana Das 084 610 8666
 
Saturday 24 February
Nelspruit Ratha Yatra @1pm
Mbombela Civic Centre
Contact:
Raj Popatlal 082 746 6240 or Prabhupada Priya Das 082 879 7543

21 & 22 February
Hare Krishna! The Movie
Durban Premier with filmmakers His Grace Yadubara das and Her Grace Visakha Dasi.
Only a few seats are left:
Reservations: 031 403 3328 or harekrishnamoviekzn@gmail.com

Thursday 1 February 2018

Week Ahead 1 – 7 February

Dear Friends
 
Registration for the Children's Classes at the Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture is now open. Your children will learn basic Krishna conscious philosophy, songs, and the Lord's pastimes. Registration is on Sunday 11 February. You may call Gundica 084 220 8844 or Sunieka 084 289 1749 for more details.  
  
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Limited Phone Line 
Kindly Note: Only one line is operational at the moment: 031 403 3328.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
 
Your Week Ahead

Friday 2 February
Kendra Hall Nama-hatta @7pm
with His Holiness Bhakti Brhat Bhagavat Swami
How to Meditate in A Busy World
  
Saturday 3 February
Women's Forum Tea Party @3pm
Program includes:
Kirtan
Shivaratri Presentation
Goal Setting 2018
Games
Cooking Demo
Kindly RSVP at the Temple Reception 031 403 3328 (9am – 5pm)
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Womens-Forum-Sri-Sri-Radha-Radhanath-Temple-Iskcon-Durban-344267195982177/
 
Sunday 4 February
BCEC 2017 Graduation @3pm
with Bhakti Brhat Bhagavat Swami
Graduates are requested to register at the BCEC Reception Desk in the Foyer by 2pm.
 
Monday 5 February 
Appearance Anniversary of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur 
(fast until midday)
11:30am Offering & Kirtan
12:00pm Puspa-puja & Guru-puja
12:30pm Arati & Kirtan
1:00pm Feast
 
Wednesday 7 February
Be A Sage Book Club
Join our book club and share thoughts & realisations with fellow readers. Discussion on Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 1, Chapter 12 with Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami.
This event begins at 6:30pm sharp and ends at 7:30pm with a feast.
Reservation is essential: temple@iskcondurban.net / 031 403 3328 
 
Save the Date
 
Saturday 17 February
Bhakti Theatre @6pm
6:00pm Morning Walk Band
6:45pm Interval
7:00pm Evening Ragas with Nandakishore
7:30pm Drama – The Bhagavatam
 
Saturday 24 February
Nelspruit Ratha Yatra @1pm
Mbombela Civic Centre
Contact:
Raj Popatlal 082 746 6240 or Prabhupada Priya Das 082 879 7543 
 
Hare Krishna! The Movie Extended 
Kindly note: Due to the high demand, the movie will be screened again on 22 February @7pm. 
Suncoast Cine Centre 
Reservations: 031 403 3328 or harekrishnamoviekzn@gmail.com