*Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Official Announcement*
COVID-19 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
Hare Krishna Dear Friends & Devotees,
We are serious about doing our part to prevent and minimize the spread of COVID-19. Please carefully read the protocols we have put in place to ensure the safety of the community. Thank you for your cooperation.
The following measures will be implemented from Wednesday 18 March 2020 at the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple at its affiliated programs.
1. All programs (including the Sunday Love Feast and upcoming Lotus Market, Vyasa-puja celebration of His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami) are suspended until further notice.
2. Limited Access (Public & Non-resident Devotees)
a) Access is to the Main Temple Campus only (i.e. Temple Room, Govinda’s Restaurant, Radhanath’s Gifts & Public Toilets only)
b) Limited access via the Home Affairs parking only. (i.e. the grass parking, entrance from the post office side, is CLOSED except for permit holders & deliveries)
c) The guest house facilities are closed. All bookings are cancelled.
a) Access is to the Main Temple Campus only (i.e. Temple Room, Govinda’s Restaurant, Radhanath’s Gifts & Public Toilets only)
b) Limited access via the Home Affairs parking only. (i.e. the grass parking, entrance from the post office side, is CLOSED except for permit holders & deliveries)
c) The guest house facilities are closed. All bookings are cancelled.
3. Tours
a) No foreigner tour groups
b) Local tours not exceeding 20 people will be allowed
a) No foreigner tour groups
b) Local tours not exceeding 20 people will be allowed
4. Govinda’s & Radhanath’s Gifts
a) Radhanath Gifts will be open as per usual.
b) Govinda’s Dining will be closed but take aways will be open as per usual
Note: Govinda’s have taken measures to ensure sanitization of staff, surfaces, utensils, etc.
c) Entry into the takeaway will be restricted to small groups of a maximum of six persons.
c) Govinda’s Pizzeria (no public access area) will be closed but patrons will be able to purchase frozen pizzas from Govinda’s Restaurant.
a) Radhanath Gifts will be open as per usual.
b) Govinda’s Dining will be closed but take aways will be open as per usual
Note: Govinda’s have taken measures to ensure sanitization of staff, surfaces, utensils, etc.
c) Entry into the takeaway will be restricted to small groups of a maximum of six persons.
c) Govinda’s Pizzeria (no public access area) will be closed but patrons will be able to purchase frozen pizzas from Govinda’s Restaurant.
5. Precautionary Measures
a) Compulsory hand sanitization at main entrance
b) Hand sanitization is also available throughout the temple room and in various areas of the temple campus.
c) Compulsory hand sanitization on ground level entry, with limited number of people entering the building at one time.
d) Arati maha-prasada (flowers, water) as well as caranamrita will not be distributed
e) Visitors for darshan are expected to maintain a 2m distance from each other.
f) Visitors are advised not to exchange close greetings with each other (hugging, kissing, etc.)
g) Any visitors who have flu-like symptoms or who have recently returned from one of the medium to high risk countries are requested not to visit the temple, and refer themselves for appropriate medical checks.
h) For further info go to http://www.nicd.ac.zaor The Department of Health has launched a WhatsApp service where news, info, questions, and updates regarding the #coronavirus is available. Simply add this number 060 012 3456 as a WhatsApp contact and type “Hi” in the message block.
a) Compulsory hand sanitization at main entrance
b) Hand sanitization is also available throughout the temple room and in various areas of the temple campus.
c) Compulsory hand sanitization on ground level entry, with limited number of people entering the building at one time.
d) Arati maha-prasada (flowers, water) as well as caranamrita will not be distributed
e) Visitors for darshan are expected to maintain a 2m distance from each other.
f) Visitors are advised not to exchange close greetings with each other (hugging, kissing, etc.)
g) Any visitors who have flu-like symptoms or who have recently returned from one of the medium to high risk countries are requested not to visit the temple, and refer themselves for appropriate medical checks.
h) For further info go to http://www.nicd.ac.za
It’s simple from there!
6. SSRRT Online
a) All temple classes will be broadcast live
b) The morning Srimad Bhagavatam class will move to the temple room and attendees are requested to leave a 2m distance between each other
b) Daily Darshan will be available online as per usual
a) All temple classes will be broadcast live
b) The morning Srimad Bhagavatam class will move to the temple room and attendees are requested to leave a 2m distance between each other
b) Daily Darshan will be available online as per usual
7. External Programs:
a) All university programs (Bhakti Yoga Society) are suspended.
b) All Nama-hattas (weekly satellite gatherings) are suspended.
c) All Bhaktivedanta College classes are suspended.
d) Food for Life programs operating from the temple will be suspended.
a) All university programs (Bhakti Yoga Society) are suspended.
b) All Nama-hattas (weekly satellite gatherings) are suspended.
c) All Bhaktivedanta College classes are suspended.
d) Food for Life programs operating from the temple will be suspended.
PLEASE Note: These protocols are in line with the strategy outlined by the ISKCON South African National Council.
Whilst the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Management will take all necessary precautions, each individual needs to ultimately exercise their own judgement to ensure their personal safety.
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