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