Week Ahead 23 – 31 March

Dear Friends

 

The 2018 Durban Festival of Chariots is just 7 days away!

 

Lord Ramachandra Prayer

"O Kesava! O Lord of the universe! O Lord Hari, whose haze assumed the form of Ramacandra! All glories to You! In the battle of Lanka, You destroyed the ten-headed demon Ravana and distributed his heads as a delightful offering to the presiding deities of the ten directions, headed by Indira. This action was long desired by all of them, who were much harassed by this monster." Sri Dasavatara Stotram by Jayadeva Goswami.

 

Sri Rama Naumi Deity Utsava Seva
You are invited to render personal service to the Deities on this most auspicious day. Sponsorships begin at R558. Please call Bhakti Devi: 031 403 3328 or tck@iskcondurban.net.

 

We are happy to announce that Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple has three additional contact numbers:
031 4033358
031 4033359
031 4033384

 

Your Week Ahead

 

Friday 23 March

Srimad Bhagavatam Class @7:45am

by His Grace Shubha Vilas Das

 

The Glories to Sri Rama

Kendra Nama-hatta @7pm

with Bhakti Caitanya Swami

 

Too Busy to be Happy

Kirtanuity Youth Night @7pm

With His Grace Shubha Vilas Das

Please RSVP on this link so we can cater accordingly 

https://goo.gl/forms/sQd8Hrb1UjyBu7c93

 

Saturday 24 March

Srimad Bhagavatam Class @7:45am
by Bhakti Caitanya Swami

 

Sunday 25 March

Sri Rama Naumi

Kirtan and public offerings from 9am until 3pm

Fast until midday. Prasad will be served from 1pm - 5pm.

4:30am Mangal Arati
7:00am Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
8:00am Greeting of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath

3:00pm Guru-puja and CHAD

3:30pm Class by His Grace Shubha Vilas Das

4:30pm Arati & Kirtan

Durban Festival of Chariots News

Speical Guests at the festival this year:

Bhakti Caitanya Swami - Kirtan & Discussion

Partha Sarathi Das Goswami - Kirtan & Discussion

Bhaktimarga Swami - Drama, Dance Master & Morning Walk

Medhavi Das - Kirtan & Discussion

Kadamba Kanana Swami - Kirtan & Discussion

Mahatma Das - Discussion & Sri Brahma Samhita Chant with Quartet

Rama Govinda Swami - Kirtan & Discussion

Janardhana Swami - Kirtan & Discussion

Shubha Vilas Das - Illuminations on Mahabharata

Sri Radha Govinda Dasi & Manohar Das - Astrology, Ayurveda & Vaastu

Mahaprabhu Das - Kirtan & Discussion

Manikundala Dasi - Yoga & Discussion

Narottama Das - Kirtan & Discussion

Ojvasi Das - Kirtan
Rathim Krishna Das - Kirtan & Discussion

Vraja Krishna Das - Kirtan & Discussion

 

Authentic India Shopping @ the 2018 Durban Festival of Chariots!

 

Feel like you are in the markets of India with our huge selection of authentic Indian handicraft. You can expect brand new ranges in jewelry and handbags. An exclusive selection of jackets from Jaipur and Bhagal Bhandi anarkalis. This year you will find exquisite home decor and handicrafts, including colorful cloth umbrellas from Jagannath Puri. There are beautiful soft Krishna dolls and hand-loom tops for children. Check out the new style of gopi outfits with scalloped edges. Cool and comfortable block print 100% cotton kurtis and palazzo pants. Ready-made blouses with lace and embellished sleeves. For worship we have fine quality incense, blowing conch shells, peacock fans, Nrsimha oils and limited sets of 8-metal Gaura-Nitai deities. Don't miss the preview opening on Thursday, 29 March @5pm.

 

Sign-up for Dandiya, Drumming and Morning Walk & Yoga at:

https://goo.gl/forms/dQf8T6lj93R76qVS2

For more updates please go to our social media pages and www.festivalofchariots.info

 

Kindly note: Govinda's and Radhanath Gifts trading times over the festival:

30 & 31 March until 10am - 5pm

1 & 2 April until 10am - 3pm

 

Your friends at 

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

Week Ahead 15 – 21 March

Dear Friends

The 2018 Durban Festival of Chariots is just 14 days away!

Lord Jagannath’s Chariots Complete Renovation

After 15 years of touch-ups, the devotees decided that in celebration of the festival’s 30th anniversary, we will completely renovate the Lords’ chariots. A team of devotees has been hard at work since December 2017 stripping down the chariot and in essence starting from scratch. All the wood has been replaced, new decorative pieces have been recast and painted, and there will be three beautiful new canopies. For parade details, please go to http://www.festivalofchariots.info/parade-routes/

What is the Nama-hatta Market Day?
The Nama-hatta Market Day is an awareness campaign. You are invited to assist the devotees in your area to spread the word about the festival. Our Nama-hattas are armed with flyers and DFOC info brochures to share with the public. We have combined the Monthly Sankirtan Festival and the Nama-Hatta Market Day. Devotees can flood Durban with invitations to the festival. Details in the Week Ahead.

Durban Festival of Chariots Awareness

Keep an eye out this weekend for festival banners at the following bridges: Berea Tollgate, Moses Mabida Stadium, and Suncoast. Our street pole posters will be flooding Durban and surrounding areas too.

Sri Rama Naumi Deity Utsava Seva
You are invited to render personal service to the Deities on this most auspicious day. Sponsorships begin at R558. Please call Bhakti Devi: 031 403 3328 or tck@iskcondurban.net.

Your Week Ahead

Friday 16 March

Kirtanuity Youth Night @7pm

With His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami

Please RSVP on this link so we can cater accordingly

https://goo.gl/forms/DRsmtyl9Up6KqkJF3

Saturday 17 March
Nama-Hatta Market Day & 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

ISKCON Newcastle Ratha Yatra

Newcastle Town Hall

enquires: 034 312 3369 

Sunday 18 March

Love Feast @3pm

With Kadamba Kanana Swami

Sunday 25 March

Sri Rama Naumi

Kirtan and public offerings from 9am until 3pm

Fast until sunset

4:30am Mangal Arati
7:00am Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
8:00am Greeting of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath

3:00pm Guru-puja and CHAD

3:30pm Class by His Grace Shubha Vilas Das

4:30pm Arati & Kirtan
5:00pm Break Fast Prasad Feast

Save the Date

Sign-up for some fun at the Festival of Chariots

Sunday 1 April – Everybody Dance @4pm
Dandiya Dance-off
Our interactive dance session brings you…Dandiya! Dandiya is an ancient form of stick dance that can be performed in concentric groups. We aim for one massive group dance-off! Do you have two left feet? No problem! Register and qualify for your own pair of dandiya sticks and dance lesson. Once you’ve got your sticks and learned the moves, we get together and..Ready Steady Dance!
Drum Cafe
We bring you the globally acclaimed Drum Cafe. Interactive drumming is a sure and fun way to get your blood pumping, release tension, and feel alive with rhythm. Follow your heart-beat. Join in with your Dandiya sticks. Oh, and watch out for our mantra drum fusion.

You need to register to join in both of these events. Registration is essential: https://goo.gl/forms/dQf8T6lj93R76qVS2

Monday 2 April – Walk & Yoga @7am
For the early bird! Invigorate the body and mind on a walk with the world-renowned Walking Monk – Bhaktimarga Swami. Have a thoughtful conversation with a monk in a casual environment. The walk will begin at the Blue Waters Hotel go to the beach and end at the festival site where you will ease into a yoga session with Manikundala. This event is designed to get you moving, stretching, breathing and aligned with Divinity. Registration is essential: https://goo.gl/forms/dQf8T6lj93R76qVS2

For more updates please go to our social media pages and www.festivalofchariots.info

Your friends at

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

Week Ahead 8 – 14 March

Dear Friends

The Durban Festival of Chariots (DFOC) is just 21 days away. Please help spread the word by liking and sharing our social media pages:
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/festivalofchariotsDBN/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/chariotfestdbn/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/ChariotFestDBN
Remember to tag us in all your posts.
Hare Krishna News focuses on what's new at the 2018 DFOC
You can view/download the newsletter here: http://iskcondurban.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/MarApr-2018-HKN-web.pdf
Sign up for a Dandiya Dance Class, Drumming with Drum Cafe or A Walk & Yoga morning!
All at the 2018 DFOC!
Sign Up here: https://goo.gl/forms/dQf8T6lj93R76qVS2  Your Week Ahead

Saturday 10 March
Jo'Burg CBD Ratha Yatra
with His Holiness Vedavyasa Priya Swami
for more info contact: 084 211 1221

Sunday 11 March
Snana Yatra at New Jagannath Puri Temple @10am

Kirtanuity Youth Group hosts the
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Love Feast @3pm
Speaker: Nashvin Gangaram
Our youth will also be preparing the feast.

Tuesday 13 March
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans, and legumes.
Kindly note: Govinda's Pizzeria will be serving a full Ekadasi menu from 5pm-8pm.

Wednesday 14 March
Ekadasi break fast: 05:55-10:01
Be A Sage Book Club
Join our book club and share thoughts & realisations with fellow readers. Discussion on Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 1, Chapter 13 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

Save the Date

Friday 16 March
Kitanuity Youth Night @7pm

Saturday 17 March
Nama-hatta DFOC Market Day

ISKCON Newcastle Ratha Yatra
Newcastle Town Hall
enquires: 034 312 3369

Your friends at
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

Week Ahead 1 – 7 March

Dear Friends

 

Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu desires to spread the chanting of the holy names and devotion to the Supreme Person far and wide. You can help Him in His mission. The Durban Festival of Chariots is just 28 days away. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the festival being held at the Durban Beachfront. This festival is the largest and most far-reaching attempt in KZN to help fulfill Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's desire. Please collect flyers to distribute to your community. You can also help raise funds by collecting a receipt book from the Book Table this evening. And if you are on social media, then please like and share the festival page:  https://www.facebook.com/festivalofchariotsDBN/. Remember to tag both temples (@DurbanKrishna and @NewJagannathPuriPHOENIX) when sharing posts as well. 

 

Sri Gaura Purnima 4-Day Festival Guide

 

Day 1

Thursday 1 March

Sri Gaura Purnima

Kirtan in the temple room, including an hour reading of Sri Caitanya Caritamrta until afternoon program begins.

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 Vibhu Caitanya Das

 

Kindly note: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami will be joining in the celebrations at ISKCON Pietermaritzburg, Sri Sri Dayal Nitai-Gaurahari Temple @6pm.

 

Day 2

Friday 2 March

Festival of Jagannath Misra

Special Breakfast Feast @9am

For catering purposes, kindly register: temple@iskcondurban.net

 

Day 3

Saturday 3 March

Gaura Purnima 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

 

ISKCON Pietermaritzburg

His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami @4pm

 

Day 4

Sunday 4 March
New Jagannath Puri Temple
Initiation by Bhakti Charu Swami@ 9am

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple
Love Feast with Bhakti Charu Swami @3pm

 

ISKCON Ladysmith Gaura Purnima Celebration @10am

19 Azalea Drive

 

May Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu illuminate your heart.

 

Your friends at 

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple