Week Ahead 28 October – 3 November 2021

Dear Friends

Week Ahead

Saturday 30 October
Monthly Sankirtan Festival @9am
With His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das
We reactivate the Monthly Sankirtan Festival! This 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 and conversation, and have a phenomenal experience. The festival finishes with sharing or realisations, scores announcement, offering of lamps, and a takeaway prasad pack at 1pm. Register here

Sunday 31 October
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath’s Sunday Love Feast @11am
“Love Beyond Light – A Diwali Special”
With Her Grace Mallika Dasi
How to prepare our hearts and minds to enter the true spirit of Diwali. Is Diwali more than a social affair and fireworks? This week we explore how we are truly meant to experience the loving exchange of giving and receiving prasada, as is traditionally done over Diwali. In keeping with our new program format, there will be the opportunity to participate and share your perspectives. Book here

Monday 1 November
Ekadasi – Fast from grains, beans & legumes

Tuesday 2 November
Ekadasi Break Fast 05:00 – 08:03

Save the Date

Thursday 4 November
Diwali

Friday 5 November
Govardhan Puja

Saturday 6 November
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath’s Govardhan Puja Festival
The celebration begins at 10:30am. Details to be shared on our social media.

12th Annual BBT Africa Conference 1pm-5:30pm
Be part of the conversation as we explore innovation in outreach and unpack discrimination in preaching.
Watch live on Facebook and YouTube @BBTAfrica

Sunday 7 November
SSRRT Sunday Love Feast @11am
Celebrating Srila Prabhupada

Sri Krishna Goshala Govardhan Puja Festival @1pm
With His Grace Swarup Damodar Das
Sri Giriraj Govardhan will be presiding over the festival. The celebration includes go-puja, feeding the cows, offering lamps to Lord Damodar, worship of Sri Giriraj. Packed prasada will be served. Limited seats. Book here: 083 612 8965 or info@goshala.co.za

Monday 8 November
Disappearance Anniversary of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Fast until midday.
The midday festival begins at 11am.
The evening festival begins at 6:30pm.
Details to be shared on our social media.

Kartik Sponsorships
Kartik Ghee Lamps • Devotee Prasad • Deity Utsava-puja
(Diwali, Govardhan-puja, Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance Day)
Contact Bhakti Devi 082 494 7722 (WhatsApp only) or tck@iskcondurban.net.
Kindly note: Bhakti Devi may not respond immediately.

Govardhan-puja Abhishek

Contact Bhakti Katha 061 464 5327 (WhatsApp only) or psdgbhakti@gmail.com.
Kindly note: Bhakti Katha may not respond immediately.
Reminders

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Darshan & Offering of Lamps
Daily 9am-7:30pm
Note: The Damodarastakam prayers are sung every evening.

Govinda’s Takeaway & Radhanath’s Gifts
Diwali Trading Times
Monday 1 Nov (Ekadasi) 9am-1:30pm
Tuesday 2 Nov 9am-4pm
Wednesday 3 Nov (Diwali Sweets ONLY) 9am-4pm
Thursday 4 Nov (Diwali) 9am-1:30pm
Friday 5 Nov (Govardhan Puja) 9am-4pm
Diwali Special: 30% off ALL Gopi Outfits

How to Connect to the Temple?

031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net 

Week Ahead 21-27 October 2021

 Dear Friends

The most auspicious month of Kartik has begun! We are elated to welcome you to the daily temple programs. Last weekend we experienced a powerful restart to the Sunday Love Feast. All who attended left inspired and eager to return this week. Thank you to those who contributed to the insightful questions, answers, and discussion.

During this month, as we invite increased grace from Sri Sri Radha Radhanath, let us also deeply consider the tragic plight of the people in Bangladesh. By now you would have received extensive information from us detailing the atrocities suffered by the devotees there. We invite you to raise your voice against the violence suffered by minorities, which includes the complete destruction of our ISKCON Temple in Bangladesh. More voices raised means more international pressure to stop the discrimination of minorities. Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple will host a prayer vigil for Bangladesh Minorities on Saturday 23 October @11am. Please come and let us together do our part to end this horror. You can also sign the international petition here

Kartik Reminders

Daily Lamp Offerings
9am-7:30pm
Note: The Damodarastakam prayers will be sung at 6pm. The altar closes at 7:30pm. Sweet prasad will be served.

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath’s Morning Program During Kartik
Daily from @4:30am. Starts Thursday 21 October.
You are warmly invited to spend Kartik mornings immersed in prayer and meditation with mangal aarti, tulasi-puja, japa, greeting the Deities, and Srila Prabhupada’s guru-puja & kirtan. No booking is required. Attendees must wear a mask, maintain social distance, and sanitize. No walking around the altar.

Kartik Sponsorships
Kartik Ghee Lamps • Devotee Prasad • Deity Utsava-puja

(Diwali, Govardhan-puja, Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance Day)
Contact Bhakti Devi 082 494 7722 (WhatsApp only) or tck@iskcondurban.net.
Kindly note: Bhakti Devi may not respond immediately.
Govardhan-puja Abhishek
Contact Bhakti Katha 061 464 5327 (WhatsApp only) or psdgbhakti@gmail.com.
Kindly note: Bhakti Katha may not respond immediately.

Week Ahead

Saturday 23 October

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple will host a prayer vigil for Bangladesh Minorities @11am

Sunday 24 October
6:30am Class by His Grace Swarup Damodar Das

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath’s Love Feast @11am
How Not to Betray Our Friends
with His Grace Ramvijay Das
During the month of Kartik we explore the 6 loving exchanges between devotees, starting with revealing one’s mind in confidence and enquiring confidentially. Do not miss this candid discussion and includes interactive participation. Book here

Monday 25 October
Sri Narattama Das Thakur’s Disappearance

Reminders

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Darshan
Darshan times: Daily 9am-7:30pm
Note: There is a limit of 20 visitors in the temple at a time. Strict COVID-19 safety protocols will be maintained.

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
Diwali Special – 30% off ALL Gopi Outfits
Until 5 November
Trading times:
Fridays & Saturdays 9:30am-4pm
Sundays 9:30am-1pm

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

Week Ahead 15-20 October 2021

Dear Friends

The holy month of Kartik is upon us! In preparation, we have reactivated the Sunday Love Feast. We have heard your responses to the survey and will be offering a refreshed program. On the evening of Wednesday, 20 October we will be ushered into a period during which Sri Sri Radha Radhanath will exponentially shower Their mercy in reciprocation for any devotional service. Something effortless as offering a lamp yields tremendous grace from the Deities. So, please make an effort to receive the Lord’s grace during this sacred time. Following are details to guide you in the events and opportunities at the temple.

Daily Lamp Offerings

9am-7:30pm

Note: The Damodarastakam prayers will be sung at 6pm during which lamps will not be offered. Thereafter, lamps may be offered until 7:30pm. The altar closes at 7:30pm. Sweet prasad will be served.

Lamp offerings begin on Wednesday 20 October from 6pm.

Mangal Arati

You are warmly invited to attend to mangal arati every morning during the month of Kartik, starting on Thursday 21 October. No booking is required. Attendees must wear a mask, maintain social distance, and sanitize. No walking around the altar.

Kartik Sponsorships

Kartik Ghee Lamps

Devotee Prasad

Deity Utsava-puja (First Night of Kartik, Diwali, Govardhan-puja, Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance Day, Last Night of Kartik)

Contact Bhakti Devi 082 494 7722 (WhatsApp only) or tck@iskcondurban.net.

Kindly note: Bhakti Devi may not respond immediately.

Govardhan-puja Abhishek

Contact Bhakti Katha 061 464 5327 (WhatsApp only) or psdgbhakti@gmail.com.

Kindly note: Bhakti Katha may not respond immediately.

Offer Service

Kartik Festival Travelling Temple

Volunteer your time on the travelling temple.

Contact Govindaji das: 082 320 9705

Support for Initiation Candidates

Service includes maintaining records, draft reports, set-up appointments, liaison. Must be computer literate and have good communication skills.

Contact Balaram (PSDG) 082 877 0753

Donor Liaison

Service includes managing bookings, queries, information, and reciprocation with donors.

Must be able to come in 4-5 times a week. Strong communication skills, good administrative skills, creativity, and a practicing devotee.

Contact Ramvijay 084 550 4101

His Grace Savyasaci Das is interviewed on SABC by Relobogile Mabotja on Unpacked

Savyasaci speaks candidly about his journey into bhakti and his life choices.

Watch here

Week Ahead

Saturday 16 October

Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes

Sunday 17 October

Ekadasi Break Fast 05:15 – 09:32

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath’s Morning Program @4:30am
Spend Sunday morning immersed in prayer and meditation with mangal aarti, tulasi-puja, japa, a short class by His Grace Smita Krishna Das, Srila Prabhupada’s guru-puja, and greeting the Deities.
Book here

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath’s Love Feast @11am

Only Love Can Bind Krishna

with His Grace Swarup Damodar Das, Her Grace Gaura Bhumi Devi Dasi & His Grace Kripa Moya Das

Book here

Wednesday 20 October 

Kartik Begins – from 4:56pm

4th Month of Chaturmasya – Fast from urad dal from one month.

Reminders

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Darshan
Darshan times: Daily 9am-7:30pm
Note: There is a limit of 20 visitors in the temple at a time. Strict COVID-19 safety protocols will be maintained.

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
Diwali Special – 30% off ALL Gopi Outfits 15 October – 5 November

Trading times:

Fridays & Saturdays 9:30am-4pm
Sundays 9:30am-1pm

How to Connect to the Temple?

031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net 

Week Ahead 7-13 October 2021

Dear Friends

September/October 2021 Hare Krishna News

Read about our new co-Temple President, Ramvijay Prabhu, get ready for Kartik, and more in this issue. View/download here

ONLINE Japa Retreat Level 1–Transform Your Japa

with His Grace Mahatma Das (ACBSP)

Sat 6 Oct & Sun 10 Oct

@4pm
• Overcome poor japa habits

• Gain new tools & insights

• Develop a greater taste for chanting
Register here
For any queries, please Whatsapp +91 8800077780 or mahatmadas1970@gmail.com

Week Ahead

Friday 8 October 

Westville Nama-hatta
ZOOM @7pm
Kirtan Night
with His Grace Raghukul Tilak Das

Note: This is the meeting ID and link for ALL Westville Nama-hatta events

Meeting ID: 765 495 4740
Password: Krsna
Click here

Saturday 9 October

Kirtan Night at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple @6pm

We warmly invite you to the first kirtan night after a long time. Come chant, dance, and fill your hearts with the holy name. There are limited seats available. Book here

Westville Nama-hatta
ZOOM @6:30pm
Sri Siksastakam
with His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami

Sunday 10 October

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath’s Morning Program @4:30am
Spend Sunday morning immersed in prayer and meditation with mangal aarti, tulasi-puja, japa, a short class by His Grace Nadiya Godrume Das, Srila Prabhupada’s guru-puja, and greeting the Deities.
Book your space here

Westville Nama-hatta
ZOOM @4pm
Don’t Tell God How Big Your Problems Are!

Tell Your Mind How Big God Is!
with His Grace Rathim Krishna Das

Monday 11 October

Westville Nama-hatta
ZOOM @7pm

Story Telling & Past Times of Lord Caitanya – Part 3

with His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das

Tuesday 12 October

Westville Nama-hatta 
ZOOM @7pm
The Nectar of Book Distribution
with Her Grace Surabhi Kunje Devi Dasi

Wednesday 13 October

Westville Nama-hatta
ZOOM @7pm
Krishna’s Transcendental Blanket
with Her Grace Ranga Devi Dasi

Reminders

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Darshan
Darshan times: Daily 9am-7:30pm
Note: There is a limit of 20 visitors in the temple at a time. Since this is a walk-through darshan only, you are welcome to rejoin the darshan queue as many times as you like. Strict COVID-19 safety protocols will be maintained.

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
Trading times:
Fridays & Saturdays 9:30am-4pm
Sundays 9:30am-1pm

How to Connect to the Temple?

031 403 3328
temple@iskcondurban.net

Week Ahead 1-6 October 2021

Dear Friends

Please accept our best wishes. All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

The month of October brings much auspiciousness into our lives. For a devotee, true auspiciousness descends when there are more opportunities to be touched by the mercy of the Lord in the form of association, darshan, and service. All these will be more manifest in the auspicious month of October.

Starting Monday, 4 October, we are happy to announce that the temple darshan times have been extended to 9am until 7:30pm. Next Saturday, 9 October, the temple will host a kirtan evening, details of which will be shared early next week.

We are delighted to announce that His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami is expected to return to Durban in a few weeks, after being away for almost two years! So, we can look forward to wonderful programs with Maharaj.

And of course – Kartik starts on Wednesday, 20 October. Devotees are busy making arrangements for inspiring programs, which can be safely experienced by all who attend. Please keep an eye and ear out for the details of all the upcoming programs.

The increased opening of the temple has many service opportunities for devotees. Please engage with us at temple@iskcondurban.net to discuss how you can be engaged at the temple.

Thank you. Hare Krishna.

Your servants,
Ramvijay Das
Swarup Damodar Das

We’re Hiring

Full-time Cook at Govinda’s

Looking for a dynamic experience and would love to join our team?

Must be vegetarian and have cooking experience. It is preferred if you are an ISKCON member and have at least two years of experience in the food industry. Send your CV by Friday 8 October to reception@iskcondurban.net or call Prabashnee 031 403 3328.

Week Ahead

Saturday 2 October

Ekadasi – Fast from grains, beans & legumes. 

Practical Meditation for Beginners

hosted by Bhakti Yoga Society
Begins Saturday 2 October @6pm via zoom.
Register here or contact Rukmini at 0845701080

Sunday 3 October

Ekadasi Break Fast 05:31-09:40

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath’s Morning Program @4:30am
Spend Sunday morning immersed in prayer and meditation with mangal aarti, tulasi-puja, Japa, a short class, Srila Prabhupada’s guru-puja, and greeting the Deities.
Book your space here.

Monday 4 October

Westville Nama-hatta
ZOOM @7pm

Story Telling & Past Times of Lord Caitanya – Part 2

with His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das
Meeting ID: 991 2936 4231
Password: Krsna

Reminders

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Darshan
Darshan times: Daily 9am-7:30pm
Note: There is a limit of 20 visitors in the temple at a time. Since this is a walk-through darshan only, you are welcome to rejoin the darshan queue as many times as you like. Strict COVID-19 safety protocols will be maintained.

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
Trading times:
Fridays & Saturdays 9:30am-4pm
Sundays 9:30am-1pm

How to Connect to the Temple?

031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net