Friday 17 December 2021

Last Week Ahead in 2021

 Dear Friends

COVID-19 Update for Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

Due to the recent alarming rise in COVID-19 infections and positivity rates, the temple, access to the temple, and programs have been adjusted as follows:

– The temple room will only be open from 9:00AM – 1:00PM, for walk-through darshan along a cordoned-off path.

– The morning program from 4:30AM is closed for now.

– Govinda’s Takeaway will remain open as per regular trading hours. We encourage you to take advantage of their order & pick-up service via WhatsApp.

How to subscribe to WhatsApp (for daily menus and to order)
1. Save this number in your contacts: Govinda’s WhatsApp 078 849 4291
2. Send a “subscribe” to the above number.
3. You MUST save the number to your contacts and MUST subscribe personally in order to receive the broadcasts.
4. Kindly note: this is for Govinda’s related queries ONLY.
– The grounds of the temple property, other than the temple room and Govinda’s Takeaway will be closed to the public. The public toilets will also be closed. 

We trust that you will appreciate the need for these adjustments. This is our last Week Ahead for 2021. You will hear from us again in the second week of January 2022. We wish you a safe and restful holiday.

Hare Krishna.

Shop ONLINE
Need to get quality year-end gifts? Shop online in the comfort and safety of your home. Choose from the new book titles, 2022 calendars, the Cowpatty range, and more here
Delivery is between 3-4 working days.

Govinda’s Takeaway Public Holiday Trading Times
16th, 25th, 26th, 27th December & 1 January 2022
9:30am-4pm
Please check our Facebook page for updated trading times.

2022 Calendars Now Available!
Get your 2022 Calendars from the Book Table, Govinda’s, Radhanath Gifts, or online here
Desktop Calendar R50
4-page Wall Calendar R50
Single-page Wall Calendar R25

Live To Give – Prabhupada Marathon 2021
We’re almost there! We have crossed the 7000 mark!
Your last chance to TEAM UP & HERO UP
These are the last market we will be visiting this December.

Saturday 18 December
Vegan Market
Durban North
9am – 2pm
Contact Surabhi Kunja 071 770 6800
Musgrave Market on Stephen Dlamini Road
9am – 3pm
Contact Radha Thakurani 072 213 1315

Sunday 19 December
Morning Trade Market on Windermere
8:30am – 2pm
Contact Suran 073 661 3668 or Shukadeva Goswami 062 140 5668
Atrium Mall in Berea
9am – 2pm
Surabhi Kunja 071 770 6800


Week Ahead

18 & 19 December
Saturday & Sunday
World Gita Day 
– Spiritual Wisdom to Empower Your Life
Watch live here

Thursday 23 December 
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur’s Disappearance Day
Fast until noon.

Thursday 30 December
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes

Friday 31 December
Ekadasi Break Fast 04:57-07:12

2-5 January 2022
Wednesday–Sunday
Govardhan Online Retreat 
hosted by VIHE
8:30am – 12:45pm
with His Holiness Sacinandana Swami, His Grace Bhurijana Das, Her Grace Jagattarini Devi Dasi & His Grace Madhavananda Das
More info here
retreats@vihe.org • +91 88690 53796

Thursday 13 January 2022
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumesFriday 14 January
Ekadasi Break Fast 05:08-09:46

Reminders
Govinda’s Takeaway & Radhanath’s Gifts
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays 9:30am-3pm
CLOSED on Wednesdays.
WhatsApp 078 849 4291

How to Connect to the Temple?
031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net

Thursday 9 December 2021

Week Ahead 9-15 December 2021

Dear Friends

We welcome home His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami, who will be arriving on Saturday. We can look forward to morning classes with Maharaja. 

Govinda’s Takeaway Public Holiday Trading Times
16th, 25th, 26th & 27th December
9:30am-4pm

2022 Calendars are now available!
Get your 2022 Calendars from the Book Table, Govinda’s, Radhanath Gifts, or online:
http://iskcondurban.net/product-category/personal-home-care/
Desktop Calendar R50
4-page Wall Calendar R50
Single-page Wall Calendar R25

November/December 2021 Hare Krishna News
Read about Swarup Damodar’s vision and realizations, how Srimati Radharani is the original #LiveToGive acharya, Bhagavad-gita reflections, how to connect deeper to the holy name, and more here

Live To Give – Prabhupada Marathon 2021
We have distributed 6054 books thus far and are just 3946 books away from our 10K goal!
TEAM UP & HERO UP
Saturday 11 December
Festive Fundraiser @Winston Park
10:30am – 4pm
Contact Surabhi Kunja 071 770 6800 or Priya Kishori 082 806 1646

Musgrave Market on Stephen Dlamini Road
9am – 3pm
Contact Radha Thakurani 072 213 1315

Sunday 12 December
Morning Trade Market on Windermere
8:30am – 2pm
Contact Suran 073 661 3668 or Shukadeva Goswami 062 140 5668

15 & 16 December
Wednesday & Thursday
Sugar Market in Ballito
5pm – 9pm
Contact Surabhi Kunja 071 770 6800 or Priya Kishori 082 806 1646

If you are not available over these days but would like to book for another weekend, contact Priya Kishori 082 806 1646, who will direct you accordingly. 

Week Ahead

Friday 10 December
Vaishnavi Ministry of South Africa
16 Days of Activism Against Women & Child Abuse
Mending The Soul Following Abuse
With Her Grace Rambhoru Dasi (ACBSP)
Via ZOOM @7pm
Meeting ID: 886 5041 7586
Passcode: 994225

Tuesday 14 December
Advent of Bhagavad-gita (Gita Jayanti)

Wednesday 15 December
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes

Thursday 16 December
Ekadasi Break Fast 04:49-09:31

18 & 19 December
Saturday & Sunday
World Gita Day – Spiritual Wisdom to Empower Your Life
Watch live here

Reminders

Govinda’s Takeaway & Radhanath’s Gifts
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays 9:30am-1pm
CLOSED on Wednesdays, except when Ekadasis.
Takeaway only.
WhatsApp 078 849 4291

How to Connect to the Temple?
031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net

Friday 3 December 2021

Week Ahead 3-8 December 2021

Public Programs and Lotus Market Paused

Dear Friends

Due to the alarming increase in COVID-19 infections in South Africa, we have decided to pause all Sunday programs and special gatherings at the temple. The Lotus Market is also postponed to a later date (TBC). For now, we will maintain access for everyone to the daily morning programs starting at 4:30am, which includes the morning classes in the temple room. Darshan of Deities will also be open until 7:30pm daily, at which time the entire temple property will be closed. Govinda’s Takeaway and Radhanath’s Gifts will continue to be operational as per the timings listed at the end of this mail.

While the rise in infections necessitates these immediate safety responses, we know that our ultimate shelter and safety is found only at the lotus feet of the Supreme Lord. Any adversity or reversal offers a devotee more opportunity to increase one’s hearing and chanting of the holy names, remembering the Lord, and sharing transcendental knowledge with others. So as we encourage all well-wishers and devotees of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple to reasonably safeguard themselves from infection, we pray that all of you will increase your dependence on the shelter of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath by increased hearing, chanting, remembering, and distribution of Srila Prabhupada’s books – the best form of transcendental knowledge available.

2022 Single-page Wall Calendar now available!
Get your 2022 Calendars from the Book Table, Govinda’s, or Radhanath Gifts.
4-page Wall Calendar R50
Single-page Wall Calendar R25
Desktop Calendar will be available from the 9th. R50.

Live To Give – Prabhupada Marathon 2021
GO SOLO
Take a book pack and distribute at your will and time. Pre-packed books packs start with a minimum of 50 books (prices will vary as per book range), however, you are welcome to build your own pack, just come visit us at the Book Office. Contact our book distribution support duo Radha Raman 076 587 9558 or Priya Kishori 082 806 1646

HERO UP Weekend!
Saturday 4 December
Country Vegan Market @Cliffdale
10am – 2pm
Contact Surabhi Kunja 071 770 6800
Sugar Market @Ballito
9am – 2pm
Contact Priya Kishori 082 806 1646
Musgrave Market on Stephen Dlamini Road 
9am – 3pm
Contact Syama Rati 083 430 7840

Sunday 5 December
Morning Trade Market on Windermere
8:30am – 2pm
Contact Suran 073 661 3668 or Shukadeva Goswami 062 140 5668
If you are not available this weekend but would like to book for another weekend, contact Priya Kishori 082 806 1646, who will direct you accordingly.

Week Ahead

Saturday 4 December
7:30am  Class “I’ll Build You a Temple” by His Grace Kripa Moya Das

Sunday 28 November
7:30am Class “Behind My Anger” based on Nectar of Instruction by His Grace Jaisacinandana Das
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath’s Sunday Love Feast is PAUSED.

Reminders

Govinda’s Takeaway & Radhanath’s Gifts
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-1pm
CLOSED on Wednesdays, except when Ekadasis and public holidays.
Takeaway only.
WhatsApp 078 849 4291

How to Connect to the Temple?
031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net

Thursday 25 November 2021

Week Ahead 25 November – 1 December 2021

 Dear Freinds

For devotees, the Kartik month is the prime opportunity to fill their hearts with the Lord’s mercy. What opens the heart to more mercy is the sharing of good fortune with others. And that’s what the December Book Marathon is all about – expanding the lotus of the heart by sharing mercy to others. We invite you to experience the ecstasy of sharing during December. Sharing transcendental knowledge, especially in the form of Srila Prabhupada’s books is the greatest of welfare works. The book marathon has begun in earnest and we have set a goal of only 10,000 books. We’ve already reached 2000 books within the first week! Every Saturday, the temple will host a sankirtan festival – an inspiring morning class, a light breakfast, and then going out in teams for book distribution. Teams will return at lunchtime to be served a lunch feast.

All service to Krishna was pleasing to Srila Prabhupada, yet it was vividly evident that Srila Prabhupada was especially inclined to book distribution. His book distributors experienced special mercy from him in reciprocation for their efforts. We too can get in on this mercy action – connect with Radha Raman and Priya Kishori (082 806 1646) to find out how you can get involved.

The Lotus Market is Back!
Save the Date – 16 December 9am-3pm
Mark it in your calendars. Book a date with your friends and family.
Vegan & Vegetarian food, crafts, wisdom books, kids play zone & more.
Keen to join us as a vendor? Email lotusmarket108@gmail.com.
Applications close on Wednesday 1 December.

Live To Give – Prabhupada Marathon 2021
This week we focus on Hero Up!
You don’t need to sell a thing! Just place your feet on the pavement. We arrange everything – the place, the books, the company. Give 125 minutes of your time. You can register to be part of the marathon here

Week Ahead

Saturday 27 November
7:30am  Class “I’ll Build You a Temple” by His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das
Saturday is HERO UP Day!
9am Meet on the Green outside the Book Office
1pm Stories & Realizations
Packed prasad on exit.
Registration is essential for catering purposes, contact Priya Kishori 082 806 1646

Sunday 28 November
7:30am Class “Harness the Mind” based on Nectar of Instruction by Her Grace Jarikhanda Sevaki Dasi
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath’s Sunday Love Feast @11am
Growing Bhakti – The Caitanya Tree
By His Grace Smita Krishna
We discuss Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s call to each of us to grow and share the Bhakti Fruit.

Book your space here

Reminders

2022 Calendar
The four-page wall calendar is now available at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple. Cost R50 each.

Govinda’s Takeaway
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-1pm
CLOSED on Wednesdays, except when Ekadasis and public holidays.
Takeaway only. The sit-down restaurant remains closed for now.
WhatsApp 078 849 4291

Radhanath’s Gifts
Fridays & Saturdays 9:30am-4pm
Sundays 9:30am-1pm

How to Connect to the Temple?
031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net

Thursday 18 November 2021

Week Ahead 18-24 November 2021

Dear Friends
We are at end of the holy month of Kartik. It has been a memorable month of devotion, with the many programs being fully booked. We pray that your spiritual investments during Kartik will enable you to move forward rapidly in your spiritual growth and inspire you to share the gift of Krishna consciousness with others.

1 Day to Live To Give
It’s time to share the spiritual nourishment we received during the month of Kartik. Contact our book distribution support duo Radha Raman 076 587 9558 or Priya Kishori 082 806 1646. You can also officially join the marathon by signing on to Live To Give here

The Lotus Market is Back!
Save the Date – 16 December 9am-3pm
Mark it in your calendars. Book a date with your friends and family.
Keen to join us as a vendor? Email lotusmarket108@gmail.com.
Applications close on Wednesday 1 December.

Week Ahead

Friday 19 November
Kartik Purnima – Last Night of Kartik
Lamp offerings from 7:30am until 6:15pm

Sunday 21 November
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath’s Sunday Love Feast @11am
Gear Up 4 Live to Give
Book Distributors Tutorial
This week we explore the science and practice of book distribution: why distribute books, prepping the mind, body and soul, tools in book distribution, how to handle FQ&As, how to close the “deal,” practical role play & reflections. Book your space here

Reminders
2022 Calendar
The four-page wall calendar is now available at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple. Cost R50 each.

Govinda’s Takeaway
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-1pm
CLOSED on Wednesdays, except when Ekadasis and public holidays.
Takeaway only. The sit-down restaurant remains closed for now.
WhatsApp 078 849 4291

Radhanath’s Gifts
Fridays & Saturdays 9:30am-4pm
Sundays 9:30am-1pm

How to Connect to the Temple?

031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net 

Wednesday 10 November 2021

Week Ahead 11-17 November 2021

 Dear Friends

We enter the last five days of Kartik on Sunday 14th November. Now that we have received so much during the month of Kartik, we can follow in Srila Prabhupada’s footsteps, who left Vrindavan to give bhakti. Srila Prabhupada is the Live to Give Acharya. You too can live to give by joining the Prabhupada Book Marathon.

The marathon starts on the last day of Kartik – 19 November. To celebrate Srila Prabhupada’s 125th appearance anniversary, ISKCON Durban’s goal is to distribute 10 000 books during the marathon. You can be a part of Srila Prabhupada’s legacy of giving shelter to the world, through the following ways:

Go Solo
Take a book pack and distribute at your will and time. Or even give them away as gifts. Book packs start with a minimum of 50 books (prices will vary as per book range).
Team Up
A group of friends can register as a team. We will help you find spots and get books. Book packs are a minimum of 125 books (prices will vary as per book range).
Chip In
Do you want to live to give but don’t have time? Sponsor books and we will distribute them for you.
Hero Up
You don’t need to sell a thing! Just place your feet on the pavement. We arrange everything – the place, the books, the company. Just give 125 minutes of your time.
Sign up to Live To Give here or contact Radha Raman 076 587 9558 or Priya Kishori 082 806 1646
There will also be a training workshop for new distributors and seasoned distributors can brush up on their skills.

Week Ahead

Thursday 11 November
Gopastami

Sunday 14 November 
Srila Gaura Kishor Das Babaji Maharaja’s Disappearance Anniversary – Fast until midday.
Ekadasi – Fast from grains, beans & legumes
1st Day of Bhishma Panchaka
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath’s Sunday Love Feast @11am
My Sweet Radha Radhanath
Sharing our Hearts
This week we celebrate Sri Sri Radha Radhanath in our lives. We share our stories of Their loving reciprocation and explore Their “living” influence in our lives. Devotees will get a chance to tell their personal stories of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath’s requited love. We will also honour Srila Gaura Kishor Das Babaji Maharaja with puspanjali and guru-puja. Book your space here

Monday 8 November
Ekadasi Break Fast after 09:32

Friday 19 November
Kartik Ends

Reminders

2022 Calendar
The four-page wall calendar is now available at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple. Cost R50 each.

Govinda’s Takeaway
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-1pm
CLOSED on Wednesdays, except when Ekadasis and public holidays.
Takeaway only. The sit-down restaurant remains closed for now.
WhatsApp 078 849 4291

Radhanath’s Gifts
Fridays & Saturdays 9:30am-4pm
Sundays 9:30am-1pm

How to Connect to the Temple?
031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net