Week Ahead 28 October – 10 November 2022

Dear Friends

Change in the Monthly Sankirtan Festival
There has been a change to Monthly Sankirtan Festival this Saturday, 29 October, as it is the disappearance day of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

We will incorporate the Monthly Sankirtan Festival during the midday program in the temple room where we will have book packs available for devotees to purchase for distribution at their leisure. These scores will be offered to Srila Prabhupada at the evening program. We encourage everyone to attend the midday program and take advantage of this Sankirtan effort.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused to those who made prior arrangements to go out on book distribution.

Service to the Vaishnavas on Srila Prabhupada’s Tirobhava Festival
We invite you to render service to the Vaishnava community by sponsoring the feast. Kindly contact Rupa Vilas 072 613 2197

2023 Calendars Now Available 
Get your 4-page wall calendar for R60 each from the Book Table, Govinda’s, or Radhanath’s Gifts. 

Week Ahead

Saturday 29 October
Srila Prabhupada Tirobhava Festival: Disappearance Anniversary of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Fast until midday.

7:30am Transcendental Diaries, Chapter two – Sri Vrndavana-dhama 10 & 11 December 1975 by His Grace Jaisacinandana Das

Midday Festival
You are invited to bring food (bhoga) offerings, bouquets, flowers, and flower garlands for Srila Prabhupada. Bhoga offerings are to be handed in by 11:15am.
10:00am Kirtan
10:30am Abhisek
11:00am Talks
12:00pm Bhoga offering & Puspanjali
12:15pm Guru-puja to Srila Prabhupada
12:30pm Rajbhoga Arati & Kirtan
1:00pm Damodarastakam & Offering of lamps
1:15pm Prasada Feast

Evening Festival
You are invited to bring bouquets, flowers, and flower garlands for Srila Prabhupada. 
5:00pm Offering of lamps until 6pm
6:00pm Talks
6:50pm Je Anilo Prema Dhana song 7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan
7:15pm Gather at Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasasana
7:20pm Arati to Srila Prabhupada, offering of garlands, etc.
7:40pm Light prasadam on exit

Sunday 23 October
Morning Class @7:30am
Sri Isopanishad, Mantra 11 – Knowledge and different forms of Nescience
with His Grace Jai Krishna Das

Love Feast @11am
Srila Prabhupada – The most Glorious Journey
with Her Grace Krsangi Radhe Dasi 

Tuesday 1 November
Gopashtami

Friday 4 November
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes
Srila Gaura Kishor Das Babaji’s Disappearance Anniversary
Fast until midday.

Bhishma Panchaka
4-8 November

Saturday 5 November
Ekadasi Break Fast 04:58 – 09:25
Morning Class @7:30am
Transcendental Diaries, Chapter two – Sri Vrndavana-dhama 12 &13 December 1975

Sunday 6 November
Morning Class @7:30am
Sri Isopanishad, Mantra 12

Love Feast @11am

Tuesday 8 November
Kartik Punima – Last Night of Kartik

Reminders

Last opportunity to sponsor the Deity Festivals this year!
There are just a few bookings available for Kartik Purnima – Last Night of Kartik.
Contact 063 297 4398 or takecareofkrishna@gmail.com
Note: Sponsorships are subject to availability.

ISKCON DURBAN Community Database
If you have not done so already, please register on our community database so that we can connect you to our programs and service opportunities. This is for all members of the congregation: young or old, initiated or uninitiated. Please click here. Please forward this message to other family members or friends.

Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm
CLOSED on Wednesdays.
Note: The Temple Receptionist can assist you at Radhanath’s Gifts on weekdays between 8am-4pm.

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

Week Ahead 20-27 October 2022

Dear Friends

Govinda’s and Radhanath Gifts Diwali Trading Hours
Govinda’s offers a wide range of the finest traditional sweets, savouries, and cakes. Enjoy 25% off ALL gopi outfits at Radhanath’s Gifts. There is a wide selection of 100% cotton outfits in traditional Ikat handloom weaves.
Saturday 22 October 9:30am to 6pm
Sunday 23 October 9:30am to 6pm
Kindly Note: Govinda’s dining room will be closed from 2pm on Thursday 20 October until 6pm on Sunday 23 October. The takeaway will be open and you can take advantage of having your meal in our beautiful gardens. 

Govardhan Puja
Wednesday 26 October
7:15am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru Puja
7:30am Greeting Sri Sri Radha Radhanath in Their new outfit
6:30am Setup of hill until 9:30am
10:00am Kirtan
10:30am Sri Giriraj Govardhan Maha Abhishek
11:00am Class
12:00pm Bhoga offering to Giriraj
12:30pm Arati to Govardhana Hill & Kirtan followed by circumambulation of Govardhana Hill
1:00pm Singing of Damodarastaka
1:15pm Offering of lamps
1:45pm Prasada Feast

Sri Giriraj Govardhan Maha Abhishek Sponsorship
Wednesday 26 October
Contact Bhakti Katha 061 464 5327 or psdgbhakti@gmail.com

Kartik Festival Sponsorships
Bookings are open for sponsorships for Govardhan Puja, Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance Day, and Kartik Purnima – Last Night of Kartik.
Contact 063 297 4398 or takecareofkrishna@gmail.com
View/download the complete list of sponsorships here
Note: Sponsorships are subject to availability.

Protecting Sri Sri Radha Radhanath’s Garden
Recently two beloved trees, a King Palm and an Ashoka on the “Krishna” side of the garden became irreversibly infected by the Polyphagous Shothole Borer beetle. This beetle is foreign to our lands and is infecting various areas throughout South Africa. Unfortunately, there is no cure nor prevention of infection. Only early detection can save a tree. These two trees have not survived the infection and have left their bodies. The trees have been cut down to ensure there is no spread of the beetle throughout the garden. We are grateful to these trees for providing beauty and shelter to the community.

September/October Hare Krishna News. Includes highlight of the One Spirit Heritage Fest. View/Download here

Week Ahead

Friday 21 October
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.

Saturday 22 October 
Break Fast 05:10 – 09:30
Morning Class @7:30am
A Transcendental Diary, Chapter 2, Sri Vrndavana-dhama 8 & 9 December 1975
with Her Grace Ranga Devi Dasi

Sunday 23 October
Morning Class @7:30am
Sri Isopanishad, Mantra 10 – Realised Knowledge and Nescience
with His Grace Virabhadra Das

Love Feast @11am
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Memoirs
with His Grace Ramanujacharya Das (ACBSP)

Monday 24 October
Diwali (Hindu)

Tuesday 25 October
Diwali

Wednesday 26 October
Govardhan Puja
Please see the festival details above. 

Reminders

ISKCON DURBAN Community Database
If you have not done so already, please register on our community database so that we can connect you to our programs and service opportunities. This is for all members of the congregation: young or old, initiated or uninitiated. Please click here. Please forward this message to other family members or friends.

Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm
CLOSED on Wednesdays.
Note: The Temple Receptionist can assist you at Radhanath’s Gifts on weekdays between 8am-4pm.

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

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple 37th Anniversary (Week Ahead 14-20 October 2022)

Dear Durban Krishna

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple 37th Anniversary
Sunday 16 October
This festival helps us reflect on what our lives would have been like without the Deities and the Temple, and marvel at the profound impact of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath’s active engagement in our lives.

7:15am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru Puja
7:30am Greeting Sri Sri Radha Radhanath in Their new outfit

Festival @10:30am
To celebrate and show gratitude to the Deities, we are hosting a discussion with
Her Grace Champakalata Devi Dasi,
His Grace Jaisacinandan Das,
Her Grace Radha Radhanath Devi Dasi,
His Grace Ramvijay Das,
Her Grace Rasamrta Devi Dasi, &
His Grace Sri Nathji Dasa

We invite you to share your heart with Sri Sri Radha Radhanath by writing a letter/card of gratitude. You can drop off your letters with Alanath Prabhu who will pass them on to the pujari who will hand-deliver them to Sri Sri Radha Radhanath. You may also bring gifts such as basmati rice, butter, ghee, flowers, raw nuts (almonds/pecans/walnuts/cashews).

Week Ahead

Saturday 15 October
Morning Class @7:45am
A Transcendental Diary, Chapter 2, Sri Vrndavana-dhama 6 & 7 December 1975
with His Grace Jai Krishna Das

Sunday 16 October
Morning Class @7:30am
Sri Isopanishad, Mantra 9 – Misguided Knowledge
with His Grace Radhika Jivana Das

Kartik Services
Kartik Sponsorships:
1. Devotee Breakfast R908
2. Devotee Lunch R2008
3. Evening Prasada R708
4. Bookings are open for sponsorships for Govardhan Puja, Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance Day, and Kartik Purnima – Last Night of Kartik. Contact 063 297 4398 or takecareofkrishna@gmail.com

Lamp Offerings:
7:00pm Gaura Arati and Damodarastakam prayers
7:10pm Lamps offerings until the altar closes around 7:30pm
Note: Anyone can come and offer a lamp during the day.

Reminders

ISKCON DURBAN Community Database
If you have not done so already, please register on our community database so that we can connect you to our programs and service opportunities. This is for all members of the congregation: young or old, initiated or uninitiated. Please click here. Please forward this message to other family members or friends.

Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm
CLOSED on Wednesdays.
Note: The Temple Receptionist can assist you at Radhanath’s Gifts on weekdays between 8am-4pm.

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

Kartik Begins…(Week Ahead 7-13 October 2022)

Dear Friends

Kartik – Month of Damodar
Sunday 9 October – Tuesday 8 November
It’s that time of year again – how wonderful is it that by simply offering a ghee lamp to Lord Damodar, one’s bhakti is enhanced many times over?! This Kartik we encourage you to help as many people as possible receive the same benefit. Invite friends, family, and your greater community to offer a lamp. Here is the general daily schedule, (however anyone can come and offer during the day as well):
7:00pm Gaura Arati and Damodarastakam prayers
7:10pm Lamps offerings until the altar closes around 7:30pm

Kartik Services Available
1. Help make ghee wicks
2. Set up lamps in the evening
3. Clean up after the lamp offering
4. Distribute prasada after the lamp offering
Contact Alanath Das 083 775 2760

Festival Sponsorships for Services and Offerings to the Deities
Festival during Kartik and other sponsorships:
1. Ghee Lamps R450 per day. (Excludes all festival days & Sundays.)
2. Devotee Breakfast R908
3. Devotee Lunch R2008
4. Evening Prasada R708
Contact 063 297 4398 or takecareofkrishna@gmail.com
Note: Bookings are open for sponsorships towards Govardhan Puja, Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance Day, and Kartik Purnima – The Last Night of Kartik. 

ISKCON DURBAN Community Database
If you have not done so already, please register on our community database so that we can connect you to our programs and service opportunities. This is for all members of the congregation: young or old, initiated or uninitiated. Please click here. Please forward this message to other family members or friends.

Radhanath’s Gifts Gopi Outfit Sale – 25% OFF
Select your Diwali outfit from our wide range of 100% cotton gopi outfits. Until stocks last.

Week Ahead

Saturday 8 October
Morning Class @7:30am
A Transcendental Diary, Chapter 2, Sri Vrndavana-dhama 4 & 5 December 1975
with Her Grace Gangamata Goswamini Dasi

Sunday 9 October
Sharad Purnima – 1st Night of Kartik (begins 4:54pm)
Morning Class @7:30am
Sri Isopanishad, Mantra 8 – The Transcendental and Eternal form of the Absolute Personality of Godhead
with Her Grace Priya Kishori Devi Dasi

Note: The Sunday Love Feast is moved to 4:00pm for this Sunday, 9 October only.

1st Night of Kartik Festival
4:00pm Kirtan
4:15pm Darshan of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath in Their new outfit and arati & kirtan
4:45pm Class: Diving Deeper into Damodar Lila
with His Grace Jagadananda Pandit Das
5:30pm Singing Damodarastakam followed by offering of lamps
6:00pm Prasad

Reminders

Hare Krishna News
Are you a writer, poet, or artist? We would love to feature your work. Please email the Editor: rasasthali@iskcondurban.net

COVID Protocol at the Temple
1. If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, kindly stay at home.
2. You are not required to wear a mask, however, you are welcome to exercise personal choice in this matter.

Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm
CLOSED on Wednesdays.
Note: The Temple Receptionist can assist you at Radhanath’s Gifts on weekdays between 8am-4pm.

Govinda’s Dining
Monday – Saturday 10am – 3pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 10am – 2pm
CLOSED on Wednesdays.
Function Booking for the Dining Area
1. Maximum 30 people
2. Booking to be placed five days in advance
3. Please take note of our dining times.
4. To discuss details, please get in touch with the temple.

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