Thursday 27 June 2019

Week Ahead 27 June – 3 July 2019

Dear Friends
 
Sri Vyasa-puja Offerings
Sunday 30 June is the last chance to submit your Vyasa-puja offering to Srila Prabhupada. Take advantage of this opportunity and express your heartfelt appreciation for the Founder-Acarya of the International Society For Krishna Consciousness. Submit your offering online: www.prabhupada.co.za
    
The Week Ahead
 
Thursday 27 June @7pm
Remembering His Grace Pusta Krishna Das
Pusta Krishna Prabhu, a pioneering devotee in the development of ISKCON South Africa passed away on Monday 24 June. You are invited to honour his memory and contribution to our Yatra by attending a special kirtan evening. Light prasad will be served at 8:30pm.
 
Friday 28 June
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.
 
Saturday 29 June
Ekadasi Break Fast 09:08-10:16
 
Monthly Sankirtan Festival @9am
The Monthly Sankirtan Festival is a great way to experience the joy of living and sharing bhakti-yoga. Try your hand at introducing someone to Krishna consciousness in quality company & conversation, and have a phenomenal experience. The festival finishes at 1:30pm with a feast. 
 
Bhakti Theatre Winter Spectacular @5pm
It's Bhakti Theatre's 4th Anniversary Show!
The show begins at 5pm sharp, so come in early, grab a ticket, order your meal at BYS Cafe, and get comfortable for an evening of spirit-tainment.
It will be chilly so please dress warm and bring blankets and cushions. BYS (Bhakti Yoga Society) Cafe will provide light meals, snacks, and drinks. Note that Govinda's Pizzeria will be open.
5:00pm Thabla & Flute Duo – Veelan and Shyam Krishna
5:30pm Dance by Merilyn Manikam
5:35pm Dance Drama – The Boy Who Lived
6:00pm INTERVAL
6:15pm Thillana – A Dance by Merilyn Manikam
6:25pm Muscial Drama – The Messenger
Entry is a minimum donation of R30. Tickets are available at Radhanath's Gifts and Manilal Ratanjee. All proceeds go to the theatre and the university cultivation programme. Kindly give generously.
 
Sunday 30 June 
Love Feast @11am
Masterclass – How to Write A Vyasa-puja Offering to Srila Prabhupada
with Her Grace Champakalata Devi Dasi
 
Tuesday 2 July
Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur's Disappearance Anniversary
Fast until midday
Festival will begin at 11:30am
 
Save the Date
 
Tongaat Festival of Chariots
4-7 July
Some highlights of this year's festival:
1. Chariot Parade on Saturday 6 July at 10:30am starting at Vishwaroop Temple.
2. Free vegetarian feast served on all 4 days.
3. Variety of kids activities including Mickey Mouse and Barney.
4. Govinda's takeaway.
5. Kirtan by the campfire.
6. Gopi dots, mendhi, & face painting.
7. Free entertainment featuring Keeran Eshwarlall and Karthiegasen Pillay, live bands, plays, dance, and international guest speakers His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami and His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami.

Thursday 20 June 2019

Week Ahead 20-26 June 2019

Dear Friends
 
Special News
 
Sri Vyasa-puja Offerings
There are just eleven days left to submit your Vyasa-puja offering to Srila Prabhupada. Take advantage of this opportunity and express your heartfelt appreciation for the Founder/Acarya of the International Society For Krishna Consciousness. Submit your offering online. The link is at the bottom of this mail. Deadline: Sunday 30 June 2019 
  
Special Event Sunday 23 June @4pm
with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami
Note: The Love Feast will still be at 11am. 
  
The Week Ahead
 
Saturday 22 June
Community Picnic
hosted by the Mid South Coast Nama-hatta
and with Partha Sarathi Das Goswami
Park Rynie Beach Campsite
12:30pm Lunch @SSRRT
1:00pm Bus departs from SSRRT
2:00pm Games, Snacks, Harinam & Kirtan hosted by Kirtanuity
7:00pm Katha with Maharaja
8:30pm Prasad
Note: The bus from SSRRT is fully booked. 
 
Sunday 23 June
Love Feast @11am with His Grace Jaisacinandana Das
Talk @4pm with Partha Sarathi Das Goswami
 
Save The Date
 
Bhakti Theatre Winter Spectacular
Saturday 29 June @5pm
This 2-Hour show is bound to thrill you. The show begins at 5pm sharp, so come in early, grab a seat, order your meal, and get comfortable for an evening of spirit-tainment.
You may want to bring blankets and cushions as the afternoons are chilly. BYS (Bhakti Yoga Society) Cafe will provide light meals, snacks, and drinks. Note that Govinda's Pizzeria will be open.
The line-up:
5:00pm Thabla & Flute Duo – Veelan and Shyam Krishna!
Their shared passion for Carnatic and Hindustani Classical music gave birth to this collaboration in 2017. This duo works hard to create timeless compositions with a contemporary feel that is unique and yet resonates on a spiritual level. Their sublime vibrations will carry you through a meditative journey. They have been invited to perform at City Hall and on television.
5:30pm Dance by Merilyn Manikam
Merilyn’s dance style is a lovely balance between Tanjore and Kalekstra style of Bharatanatyam.
5:35pm Drama – The Boy Who Lived
A determined 5-year-old boy weaves his own destiny when he decides to leave home due to circumstance. His journey through the wilderness yields a treasure chest of good fortune. This drama is action-packed and filled with dance!
6:00pm INTERVAL
6:15pm Thillana – A Dance by Merilyn Manikam
This dance is crisp and energetic. The rhythmical composition is bound to captivate!
6:25pm Drama – The Messenger
This winter musical marks the journey of Krishna's cousin, Uddhava. Uddhava is the chosen messenger to Krishna's beloved friends and family in Vrindavan, who pine in His absence. The plot reveals the essence of beauty, redefines love, and highlights the unique tenderness of Sri Radha.

Entry is a minimum donation of R30. Tickets are available at Radhanath's Gifts and Manilal Ratanjee. All proceeds go to the theatre and the university cultivation programme. Kindly give generously.

Thursday 13 June 2019

Week Ahead 13-19 June 2019

Dear Friends
 
We have great events over the holidays at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple. 
 
Krishna Kid's Winter Retreat
18-20 June

Drama, Arts & Crafts, Story-telling, Games & much more.
R140 per child for all 3 days (sibling discounts available)
9am-1pm
Bookings essential: 081 049 3240
 
Kindly Note:
1. The Grhastha Seminar has been postponed. Date to be confirmed.
2. On Sunday 23 June there will be a second talk by His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami @4pm.  
 
Govinda's Winter Special From 1 June 
Moringa Iced Tea 3 for R20
Quinoa R85 per kg 
 
The Week Ahead
 
Thursday 13 June
Pandava Nirjala Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes
 
Lotus Park Nama-hatta @6:30pm
with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami
 
Friday 14 June
Ekadasi Break Fast 06:48 - 10:13  
 
Saturday 15 June
Panihati Chida Dahi Festival
Special Morning Class by His Grace Narasimhananda Das @7:45am followed by Panihati festival at breakfast. 
 
Sunday 16 June
Love Feast @11am
with Narasimhananda Das
 
Sri Krishna Goshala Father's Day Buffet
11am-3pm
Booking essential: info@goshala.co.za or WhatsApp 071 439 1706
 
Monday 17 June
Kirtan on the Beach @1pm
with Kirtanuity – A Youth Day Initiative 
North Beach, Durban
RSVP: WhatsApp 071 973 3013
  
Save the Date
 
Saturday 22 June
Community Picnic
hosted by the Mid South Coast Nama-hatta
and with Partha Sarathi Das Goswami
Park Rynie Beach Campsite
12:30pm Lunch @SSRRT
1:00pm Bus departs from SSRRT
2:00pm Games, Snacks, Harinam & Kirtan
7:00pm Katha with Maharaja
8:30pm Prasad
Note: There is a free bus service. Tickets are available at the Book Table. 
 
Sunday 23 June
Love Feast @11am
Talk @4pm with Partha Sarathi Das Goswami
 
His Grace Vamsi Vardan Das
New Jagannath Puri Temple
Teacher Training Course 1
18-26 June
Teacher Training Course 2
5-13 July
Registration essential: WhatsApp 071 672 8417
 
Bhakti Theatre Winter Spectacular
The Boy Who Lived!
Saturday 29 June @5pm
Tickets will be available at Radhanath's Gifts and Manilal Ratanjee from Friday 14 June. 

Thursday 6 June 2019

Week Ahead 6-12 June 2019

Dear Friends
Bhakti Theatre Call for Actors
Be part of the Bhakti Theatre’s Winter Spectacular!
Join a vibrant group of devotees in the performing arts. If you want to dance, act, do martial arts, or sing for Krishna, then Bhakti Theatre is the perfect platform for you! We are looking for actors from 15 years and over. Kindly WhatsApp Rukmini 084 5791080 by Monday 10 June.
Note: Learners can get a community service letter for their services rendered.

Marriage Matters Seminar
Strengthening The Bonds That Free Us
Covering healthy marriages, healthy families, strong ISKCON
with His Grace Nrsimhanada Das
Friday 14 June – Monday 17 June
Course: single R150 / couple R100 (concession will be considered)
Inquiries: Alanath Das 083  775 2760
Registration essential: https://tinyurl.com/grihastha-seminar

Govinda’s Winter Special From 1 June 
Moringa Iced Tea 3 for R20
Quinoa R85 per kg

The Week Ahead

Friday 7 June
La Mercy Nama-hatta @7pm
with His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami

Saturday 8 June
Women’s Forum @3pm
Yoga Celebration – bring yoga mats for a 40-minute yoga session,
Mantra Meditation, a sanctified vegetarian meal, and more.
Booking essential. Call 031 403 3328 or WhatsApp 062 526 3606

Sunday 9 June
Love Feast @11am
Protection from Ghosts & Other Evil Influencers
with His Grace Ramanujacharya Das

Krishna Kid’s Winter Retreat
18-20 June
Drama, Arts & Crafts, Story-telling, Games & much more.
R140 per child for all 3 days (sibling discounts available)
9am-1pm
Bookings essential: 081 049 3240