Week Ahead 30 January – 5 February 2020

Dear Friends

 

Weekday Lunch Prasad Coupon System 

Kindly note as of Monday 3 February 2020, the Prasad Coupon System will be implemented at lunch. Everyone will be required to produce their coupon for prasad. Anyone who renders regular service can get a coupon from their department head or from the person whom they are serving under. Visitors are welcome to purchase a coupon at the lunch table for only R30.

 

Lord Nityananda's Appearance Anniversary Utsava Seva
You are invited to render personal service to the Deities by sponsoring an arati, food offering, morning puja, or garlands. Sponsorships begin at R658. Please call Prabashinee: 031 403 3328 or email reception@iskcondurban.net.

 

Altar Closed for Renovations

The Altar will be closed again from 8:15am on Monday 3 February until 7:00am Friday 7 February. 
 

New Courses!

Life's Purpose – A Purposeful Life

Discover the true meaning of life, who you are, and how to regain your original identity.

Saturdays @3pm

Contact Arjunacarya 082 781 2944

 

Bhagavad Gita Overview 

UKZN Westville Hindu Centre

Saturdays 9-11 am (Starts 7 March)

Contact Sarvanga Sundari 071 381 8886

   

Week Ahead

 

Thursday 30 January

Vasant Pancami

 

Saturday 1 February

Sri Advaita Acharya's Appearance Anniversary

Fast until midday.

7:45am Class by His Grace Smita Krishna Das

9:30am Hariman

11:00 am Class by His Grace Ramanujacharya Das

12:30pm  Arati & Kirtan

1:00pm    Prasad

 

Sunday 2 February

Love Feast @11am

with His Grace Sri Hari Das

 

Wednesday 5 February 

Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes

(Fast until midday for Lord Varaha)

 

Thursday 6 February

Ekadasi Break Fast: 05:28-09:55

Lord Varaha's Appearance Anniversary

 

Friday 7 February

Lord Nityananda Prabhu's Appearance Anniversary

with His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Fast until midday 

7:00 am Greeting Sri Sri Radha Radhanath 

7:05 am Srila Prabhupada's Guru-puja

7:15 am Kirtan

7:30 am Class with Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Evening Festival

5:30 pm Feast (prasad will be served until 7 pm)

7:00 pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan

7:30 pm Navadvip Parikrama – following Lord Nityananda's tour with Jiva Gosvami

 

Save the Date

 

Thursday 13 February

Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur's Appearance Anniversary 

Fast until midday.

Festival @11am

 

Sunday 16 February 

Bhaktivedanta College of Education & Culture 2019 Graduation @11am

Week Ahead 23-29 January 2020

Dear Friends

Chandan Yatra

Don’t miss the magnificent darshan of the Lord covered in sandalwood paste on Sunday 26 January. 

Render Direct Service to Sri Sri Radha Radhanath

Preparations have begun for Chandan Yatra (Sunday 26 January). You are invited to come and grind sandalwood into paste. The paste will be applied directly to the Deities’ bodies to help cool Them from the summer heat. Grinding stations have been set up in the temple.   

Week Ahead

Saturday 25 January 

BYS Yoga Class @7:30am

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple
Entry by donation.
Registration essential: WhatsApp 074 629 1122 

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. 

Kirtanuity Open Evening @5pm

Launch of #NewKirtanuity Govinda’s Restaurant @5pm. Register here: https://forms.gle/b248tjjXriy3esXH6 

Sunday 26 January 

Chandan Yatra and the Launch of Durban Festival of Chariots 2020  @11am with His Grace Swarup Damodar Das

Save the Date

Thursday 30 January

Vasant Pancami 

Saturday 1 February

Sri Advaita Acharya’s Appearance Anniversary

Fast until midday. Festival will begin at 11am 

Wednesday 5 February 

Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes (Fast untill midday for Lord Vamana) 

Thursday 6 February

Ekadasi Break Fast: 05:28-09:55

Lord Varaha’s Appearance Anniversary

Friday 7 February

Lord Nityananda Prabhu’s Appearance Anniversary

with His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami. Fast until midday. Festivals at 7am & 7pm

Week Ahead 2020 Kick Off

Dear Friends

Srila Prabhupada – Up Close & Personal 

His Grace Sruta Kirti Das is visiting Durban until Thursday 23 January. Rukmini, who is currently serving Sruta Kirti Prabhu and his wife shares: “Having had the absolute blessing to be in his association for a week, I can say that the moment he speaks it feels as if Srila Prabhupada is personally manifesting from his words. The two and half years that he spent in Srila Prabhupada’s presence as his secretary, massaging and cooking for Srila Prabhupada is etched in his consciousness like a tatoo. And he embodies such compassion, non-judgement, and sweet loving disposition that it’s very hard to leave him. If you wonder what must have Srila Prabhupada have been like? Then take this opportunity to hear Sruta Kirti Prabhu. With caution, however, because it’s truly addictive!” 

Render Direct Service to Sri Sri Radha Radhanath

Preparations have begun for Chandan Yatra (Sunday 26 Janaury). You are invited to come and grind sandalwood into paste. The paste will be applied directly to the Deities’ bodies to help cool Them from the summer heat. Grinding stations have been set up in the temple.   

Week Ahead

Srila Prabhupada – Up Close & Personal @7pm

Wednesday 15 January – Friday 17 January with Sruta Kirti Prabhu 

Saturday 18 January 

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Community Picnic @1pm Sri Krishna Goshala Sruta Kirti Prabhu will demonstrate how to cook parathas and soup as taught by Srila Prabhupada personally. 

Special guest His Grace Medhavi Das 

Marathon Awards Ceremony

Games & Realisations

This is a bring and share event and prasada will also be served. 

Sunday 19 January 

Love Feast @11am with Sruta Kirti Prabhu 

Women’s Forum @2:30pm Vaishnavi Attire: How & Why We Dress for Krishna 

With Vishaka Florentino Vishaka was born in Armenia, studied as a gurukuli, stayed in Vrindavan for 10 years in the association of Aindra Prabhu and is the wife of Sruta Kirti Prabhu. Snacks will be served. Please dress in a sari and carry 5 safety pins. Bookings are essential. Contact temple reception 031 403 3328 or hotline 0625263606 

New Jagannath Puri Love Feast @11am with Medhavi Prabhu 

Monday 20 January 

Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.  

ISKCON Pietermaritzburg @7pm with Sruta Kirti Prabhu 

Tuesday 21 January Ekadasi Break Fast 05:14-09:49 

Kirtanuity @7:15pm 

Living the Lagecy of His Divine Grace with Sruta Kirti Prabhu Srila Prabhupada’s Room 

Saturday 25 January BYS Yoga Class @7:30am
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple
Entry by donation.
Registration essential: WhatsApp 074 629 1122 

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. 

Kirtanuity Open Evening @5pm Launch of #NewKirtanuity Govinda’s Restaurant @5pm RSVP essential: https://forms.gle/b248tjjXriy3esXH6