Week Ahead 25 June – 1 July 2020

Call for Prayer for His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami
His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami is still on the ventilator and his conditon remains critical but stable. We earnestly request everyone to offer prayers with all your heart.

 

The Temple is Open for Darshan 

Darshan is from the bridge (behind the security gate)

11am-1pm Daily 

Kindly note the COVID-19 protocols:
1) The darshan area will be cleaned daily before and after the darshan times.
2) Compulsory temperature check and hand sanitisation at the entrance of the temple.
3) No mask no entry! (Reusable cloth masks are on sale at Govinda's.)
4) Adhere to directives by the safety officers and proceed to the bridge for darshan.
5) Kindly refrain from offering obeisances. You may do so mentally.
6) Once you have taken darshan, please proceed to the exit.
7) You may bring the following items as offerings: ingredients for cooking and flowers. Note: cooked offerings are not allowed. Offerings must be in placed the “Bhoga Box” allocated on the bridge.
Kindly note: the toilet facilities are closed.
 

Govinda's Pop-up Takeaway

The pop-up takeaway is operating from the SSRRT main parking. 

Monday–Friday 11am-3pm

Preorders/queries: WhatsApp (only) +27 78 849 4291

Subscribe to this number to receive the daily menu. 

 

Week Ahead 

 

Friday 26 June

7:30am Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

 

Saturday 27 June

7:30am Class by His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami

 

Sunday 28 June

7:30am Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami

 

ZOOM Love Feast @11am

A Call for Prayer for His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82725785410?pwd=Rk9nVDFmRDJsM2Z0MkRKTDRCVGN5UT09
Meeting ID: 827 2578 5410
Password: 691499
   

Monday 29 June 

7:30am Class by Rama Govinda Swami

10:00am Instagram Live (@DurbanKrishna) with His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das

 

Tuesday 30 June

7:30am Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami

 

Wednesday 1 July

Ekadasi – fast from all grains, beans & legumes

7:30am Class by Rama Govinda Swami

 

Thursday 2 July

Ekadasi Break Fast 06:52-10:17

7:30am Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami

 

How to Connect to the Temple?
Please direct all queries via WhatsApp 062 526 3606 or temple@iskcondurban.net

 

Save the Date

5 July

1st Month of Chaturmasya Begins

Fast from green leafy Vegetable

 

11 & 12 July

The 11th Annual BBT Africa Online Conference

Week Ahead 19-24 June 2020 & Temple Opening for Darshan

Call for Prayer for His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami
We earnestly request all of you sheltered under the lotus feet of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath to offer prayers with all your heart, in line with the instructions Srila Prabhupada gave his own disciples when he was not well, "My Dear Lord Krishna, if you so desire, please cure His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami." Maharaja has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in critical condition in the ICU at a hospital in the USA. We are deeply indebted for the significant service Maharaja has offered in South Africa.
 

Dear {NAME} {SURNAME}

Please accept my respectful obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

The past 90 days have been extremely challenging at the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple. The lockdown emphasises that the devotees are the heart of the temple and not having their association in festivals, temple programs, rendering service together, and honouring of prasad together has been heartbreaking.

While we understand the need to come together, devotees and friends understand that the main priority of each of us is to ensure that we maintain uninterrupted worship of our Lordships Sri Sri Radha Radhanath.

Even with the infection rate rapidly rising, considering the government regulation under level 3 of the disaster act for places of worship, we would like to gradually open the temple for darshan safely and securely.

From Monday 22 June 2020, we will allow darshan from the bridge (from behind the security gate) between 11am-1pm from Monday to Sunday. 

For your safety, these are the protocols that will be observed:

1) The darshan area will be cleaned daily before and after the darshan times.
2) Compulsory temperature check and hand sanitisation at the entrance of the temple.
3) No masks no entry! (Reusable cloth masks will be on sale at Govindas.)
4) Adhere to directives by the safety officers and proceed to the bridge for darshan.
5) Kindly refrain from offering obeisances. You may do so mentally.
6) Once you have taken darshan, please proceed to the exit.
7) You may bring the following items as offerings: ingredients for cooking and flowers. Note: cooked offerings are not allowed. Offerings must be in placed the “Bhoga Box” allocated on the bridge.

Kindly note: the toilet facilities are closed.
(A video will be posted in the next few days detailing the above procedure.)

I do apologise for not allowing you in the temple at this stage. Various safety protocols have to be in place before that can be approved. The temple currently does not have the resources to manage such a situation.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. Remember that Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura said that we should try to act in a way that the Deity will see us.

I am looking forward to serving you once again.

Hare Krishna.

Your servant,
Vibhu Caitanya Das
OBO SSRRT Management

 

Week Ahead 

 

Friday 19 June

7:30am Class by His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami

 

Saturday 20 June

7:30am Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

 

Sunday 21 June

Srila Gadadhar Pandit's Disappearance Anniversary

Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur's Disappearance Anniversary

Fast until midday 

7:30am Special Class on Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur by Rama Govinda Swami

12:30pm Puspa-puja 

ZOOM Love Feast @11am

Self-Expression in Bhakti

presented by Rukmini Devi Dasi & Friends
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86389076861
Meeting ID: 863 8907 6861
   

Monday 22 June 

Gundica Marjana – The Cleansing of the Gundica Temple

7:30am Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami

10:00am Instagram Live (@DurbanKrishna) with His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das

 

Tuesday 23 June

Ratha-yatra

Srila Swarup Damodar Gosvami's Disappearance Anniversary

7:30am Class by Rama Govinda Swami

 

Wednesday 24 June

7:30am Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami

 

Reminders!
Govinda's Pop-Up Takeaway is now opened!

Monday–Friday 11am-3pm
Govinda's is offering pre-orders (via Govinda’s WhatsApp 078 849 4291), pick-up or drop in & buy (at pop-up store) and delivery to your vehicle. Strictly card payments only.
Help spread the word by sharing the menu with at least three people. 

 

How to Connect to the Temple?
Please direct all queries via WhatsApp 062 526 3606 or temple@iskcondurban.net

 

Save the Date

The 11th Annual BBT Africa Online Conference

11 & 12 July

Week Ahead 12-17 June 2020

Dear Friends 

Govinda’s Pop-Up Takeaway
Monday–Friday 11am-3pm
Starting on Monday 15 June
Govinda’s is offering pre-orders (via Govinda’s WhatsApp 078 849 4291), pick-up or drop in & buy (at pop-up store) and delivery to your vehicle. Strictly card payments only.
Help spread the word by sharing the menu with at least three people. View menu here

COVID Relief
Merebank Nama-hatta in affliation with Food For Life and helped cook and distribute 250000 plates of vegetarian meals. 

Homages to His Divine Grace
You have just 4 days (Sunday 14 June) to submit your Sri Vyasa-puja offering to His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Details in poster and link for submission on the side panel.

Week Ahead 

Friday 12 June
7:30am Morning Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Saturday 13 June
7:30am Morning Class by His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami

Sunday 14 June
7:30am Morning Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami
ZOOM Love Feast @11am
Family Time with His Grace Mahaprabhu Das
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87595682871
Meeting ID: 875 9568 2871

Monday 15 June
7:30am Morning Class by Rama Govinda Swami
10:00am Instagram Live (@DurbanKrishna) with His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das

Tuesday 16 June
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.
7:30am Morning Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Wednesday 17 June
Ekadasi Break Fast – AFTER 10:50am (this is correct)
7:30am Morning Class by Rama Govinda Swami

Reminders!
Bookings are open for Take Care of Krishna, Anadaan or sponsorship for devotee prasad.
Take Care of Krishna: tck@iskcondurban.net
Anadaan: arjunacarya.das@gmail.com
Devotee Prasad: rajiv@nitai.co.za
or WhatsApp 062 526 3606

You can SHOP ONLINE for Ekadasi products, dry goods, frozen products and Cowpathy personal & home care products. Link to our online store at the end of this mail.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 3 Chapters 16-21 Overview
with Rama Govinda Swami
11:30am-12:30pm daily
MayapurTV Durban or Facebook Live @DurbanKrishna

How to Connect to the Temple?
Please direct all queries via WhatsApp 062 526 3606 or temple@iskcondurban.net

Save the Date
The 11th Annual BBT Africa Online Conference
11 & 12 July

Week Ahead 4-10 June 2020

Dear Friends 

Govinda’s Order & Pick-up Service
Govinda’s will soon be offering an order and pick-up service. Currently devotees are working hard to create a safe and sanitized kitchen environment and training staff in safety protocols. We will be offering a basic menu of breyani, rice, dhal, two subjis, savouries, and halava with the different subjis daily. Please keep an eye out on our social media for more details and updates. 

Homages to His Divine Grace
You have just 10 days (Sunday 14 June) to submit your Sri Vyasa-puja offering to His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Details in poster with link for submission on the side panel. 

How you tried shopping on our ONLINE STORE?
Hare is a review from our second customer:
Hari Krishna,
Greetings from a chilly-rainy Cape Town.
Thank you so very much. My mum just received her parcel of goodies. I really appreciate the online service being available and for the very quick delivery. The online shop is very user-friendly & payment is safe and secure.
Congratulations team SSRRT!!! I wish you much success with this venture.
Stay safe & in good spirits.
Thank you, Hari bol
Dr Michelle Singh

You can SHOP ONLINE for Ekadasi products, dry goods, frozen products and Cowpathy personal & home care products. Link on the menu bar and side panel.

Week Ahead 

Thursday 4 June
7:30am Morning Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Friday 5 June
7:30am Morning Class by His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami

Saturday 6 June
7:30am Morning Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Sunday 7 June
7:30am Morning Class by Rama Govinda Swami
ZOOM Love Feast @11am
#ConqueringCovid with Kirtanuity Youth
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89387208321
Meeting ID: 893 8720 8321

Monday 8 June
7:30am Morning Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami
10:00am Instagram Live (@DurbanKrishna) with His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das

Tuesday 9 June
7:30am Morning Class by Rama Govinda Swami

Wednesday 10 June
7:30am Morning Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Reminders!
Bookings are open for Take Care of Krishna, Anadaan or sponsorship for devotee prasad.
Take Care of Krishna: tck@iskcondurban.net
Anadaan: arjunacarya.das@gmail.com
Devotee Prasad: rajiv@nitai.co.za
or WhatsApp 062 526 3606

Nectar of Devotion Course
with Bhakti Caitanya Swami
6pm-7pm daily
Facebook Live @DurbanKrishna or @bhakticaitanyaswami
Instagram Live @bhakti_caitanya_swami

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 3 Overview
with Rama Govinda Swami
11:30am-12:30pm daily
MayapurTV Durban or Facebook Live @DurbanKrishna

Catch Up on SoundCloud!
If you’ve missed any of the classes hosted by Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple, you can listen or download the audio here

Note: All classes are live streamed on Facebook @DurbanKrishna.

How to Connect to the Temple?
Please direct all queries via WhatsApp 062 526 3606 or temple@iskcondurban.net

Save the Date
The 11th Annual BBT Africa Online Conference
11 & 12 July