Week Ahead 28 July – August 2023

Dear Friends

The Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Women’s Forum are hosting their annual Women’s Day High Tea. This event will fill the mind, body, and soul through music, discussion, meditation, ayurveda, and hearty vegetarian delicacies. The event is at the most beautiful Hare Krishna Temple in Chatsworth, a serene and spiritual environment to meet like-minded individuals and create friendships. This is a ladies only event. Tickets are R120 pp and R100 for seniors.Book your tickets here. 

Prasadam Cookout Success
Well done to all the volunteers at the prasadam cookout. Watch the highlights video here. 

Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture present
Nectar of Instruction Overview
3-hour course
Saturday • 12 August • 1:00pm-4:00pm
Venue: Srila Prabhupada’s Room at the Sri Sri Radhanath Temple. There are no pre-requisites for this course. The course fee is R20-00, payable on the day. You require the book, The Nectar of Instruction.
Course Facilitator: Vaisnavi-priya Devi Dasi 078 442 8080

Bhakti Sastri Module 1 – Bhagavad Gita (Chapters 1-5)
1st of Five Modules.
Starts: Saturday • 17 August • 6:00pm-8:00pm
Venue: College Room at the Sri Sri Radhanath Temple. The course fee is R100-00, payable at the first session. You require the book, Bhagavad Gita As It Is. Course Facilitator: Lilavatar Gaura Das 084 410 6769

You can message the course facilitators directly or register here.

Devotee Care SA
invite you to a Couple’s Retreat (online)
The Seven Principles for Making Relationships Work
– A practical success guide based on over forty years of marriage research.
with His Grace Mahatma Das (ACBSP) and Her Grace Jahnava Devi Dasi
Saturday 12 August & Sunday 13 August • 1:00pm – 4:30pm
Whether you are engaged, a newlywed, have been married for decades, or are in any committed relationship, this workshop will teach you how to avoid the pitfalls of relationship disaster and give you tools to become a relationship master. You will learn insights and practical tools that will immediately improve your relationship and give you a fresh focus for creating a happy, fulfilling relationship. Register here. 

Week Ahead

Friday 28 July
Kendra Nama-hatta @7pm
Purushottama Maas
with His Grace Jaisacinandana Das
Venue: Kendra Hall
RSVP via WhatsApp on 083 453 3026 (Shravan)

Hillary Nama-hatta @7pm
Venue: 38 4th Street, Hillary
Inquiries: Alanath Das 083 775 2760

Saturday 29 July
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans, and legumes.

Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
By His Grace Vishvarupa Das

Monthly Sankirtan Festival @9:30am
Meet at the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Prasadam Marquee to collect your book pack and join a team on book distribution. We will meet at the temple at 1pm for realisations and a prasada feast.

Sunday 30 July
Ekadasi Break Fast: 06:42 – 07:05

Krishna Book Class @7:30am
By Bhakta Nashvin

Love Feast @11am
Darshan – A Feast for the Eyes

Monday 31 July
Unit 6/7, Chatsworth Nama-hatta @7pm
Venue: Shantik Foundation, corner of roads 741 & 742
Inquiries: Alanath Das 083 775 2760

Save the Date
Devotee Care – End of Life Care Seminar
Saturday 26 August
Venue: Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

ISKCON Disciples Course
with His Grace Swarup Damodar Das
Rose Heights Primary School
10, 16, 25, 30 Sep & 1 Oct
Inquiries Alanath Das 083 775 2760

Reminders

Purushottama Maas
Ends Wednesday 16 August
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Special Purushottama Maas Offerings
Take advantage of the special offerings (aratis and pujas) available only during the month of Purushottam.
How to Book
WhatsApp Ishara on 063 297 4398. All pujas and aratis are R108 each. Note this is only valid during Purushottama Maas.

Deity Sponsorship Price Increase
Effective from 1st September
Annadaan
Standard R258
Festival R358
Pushpadaan
Standard R208
Festival R308
Take Care of Krishna
R3008
Contact Ishara 063 297 4398

Volunteer with Purpose @Sri Krishna Janmashtami
Reach out to us to find out how you can be involved in this dynamic service. Sign up to offer your assistance here or WhatsApp 065 549 5690.

Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm
Note: Govinda’s is now open on Wednesdays.

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

Week Ahead 20-27 July 2023

Dear Friends

ISKCON Durban and Food For Life Join Hands
Prasadam Cookout
Saturday 22 July
8:00am Prasadam prep
12:00pm Prasadam distribution & kirtan
Render 67 minutes of service in the spirit of Mandela Day to honour Srila Prabhupada. Join us in preparing a sumptuous prasada feast for the underprivileged. Relishing the sacred remnants of Krishna-prasada (mercy) purifies and protects the heart…let’s share that mercy together! This is a call especially to our youth – make your mark in the world, invest in your spiritual development, and have a fantastic time with friends. Contact Ramananda Priya Das 082 698 3089 or Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Devi Dasi 076 039 3977 or RSVP here. 

SSRRT Women’s Forum High Tea
Wednesday 9 August @2:00pm
The Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple’s Women’s Forum hosts the annual Women’s Day High Tea.
This event fills the mind, body and soul through music, discussion, meditation, ayurveda and hearty vegetarian delicacies. The event is at the beautiful Hare Krishna Temple in Chatsworth, a serene and spiritual environment to meet like-minded individuals and create friendships. This is a ladies only event.Cost R120; Seniors R100. Get your tickets here. 

Week Ahead

Friday 21 July
Kendra Nama-hatta @7pm
Ratha Yatra – The Exprience
with Bhaktin Raksha Devraj
Venue: Kendra Hall
RSVP via WhatsApp on 083 453 3026 (Shravan)

Saturday 22 July
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
By His Grace Mukunda Datta Das

Prasadam Cookout @8:00am

Sunday 23 July
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
By His Grace Vaishnavi Priya Dasi

Love Feast @11am
Mantra Mechanics: Part 4 – Harinama
with His Grace Virabhadra Das

Monday 24 July
Unit 6/7, Chatsworth Nama-hatta @7pm
Bhagavad Gita Class by Bhakti Rajiv
Venue: Shantik Foundation, corner of roads 741 & 742
Inquiries: Alanath Das 083 775 2760

Save the Date
Devotee Care – End of Life Care Seminar
Saturday 26 August 

Reminders

Purushottama Maas
Ends Wednesday 16 August
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Special Purushottama Maas Offerings
Take advantage of the special offerings (aratis and pujas) available only during the month of Purushottam.
How to Book
WhatsApp Ishara on 063 297 4398. All pujas and aratis are R108 each. Note this is only valid during Purushottama Maas.

Volunteer with Purpose @Sri Krishna Janmashtami
Reach out to us to find out how you can be involved in this dynamic service. Sign up to offer your assistance here or WhatsApp 065 549 5690.

Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm
Note: Govinda’s is now open on Wednesdays. The Temple Receptionist will assist you at Radhanath’s Gifts on Wednesdays.

How to Connect to the Temple?

031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net 

Week Ahead 14-20 July 2023

Dear Friends

Purushottama Maas
Starts Monday 17 July – Ends Wednesday 16 August
Read all about Pururshottama Maas here.

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Special Purushottama Maas Offerings
Take advantage of the special offerings (aratis and pujas) available only during the month of Purushottam.
How to Book
WhatsApp Ishara on 063 297 4398. All pujas and aratis are R108 each. Note this is only valid during Purushottama Maas.

Bhaktivedanta College Course
Nectar of Devotion Overview
Three 2-hour sessions
Saturdays • 15, 22 & 29 July • 1:00pm-3:00pm
Venue: College Room at the Sri Sri Radhanath Temple
The course fee is R50-00, payable on the day. You require the book, Nectar of Devotion.
Facilitator: Radhika Sundari Dasi 083 611 5194
You can message the course facilitator directly or register here.

Volunteer with Purpose @Sri Krishna Janmashtami
The cultural entertainment on Sunday, 3 September and Thursday, 7 September is going to be a mulitcultural celebration of colour, dance, music, and drama. Are you a performing artist? Have stage management skills? Program co-ordinator? Or public speaker? Then this service is perfect for you. Reach out to us to find out how you can be involved in this dynamic service. Sign up to offer your assistance here or WhatsApp 065 549 5690.

Week Ahead

Saturday 15 July
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
By His Grace Smita Krishna Das

Go To Goloka Launch @11am

Bhakti Theatre @4pm
4:00pm Kirtan with Kanhaiya
4:20pm My Old Friend – The Musical
4:45pm Contemporary Bhakti Music with Shyam Hasti
5:05pm The Divine Song – Movement Drama
Tickets are R50 and available at Radhanath’s Gifts. Under 6 enter free. Tickets will also be at the door. Bring your cushions and blankets to keep you warm from the chilly winter evening.
Bhakti Theatre Cafe Menu
Soya-mayo Rolls, Hot Chips, Pop-corn, Hot Chocolate, Coffee, Water, Appletiser, and Milk Tart

Sunday 16 July
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
By His Grace Raghunath Bhatta Das

Love Feast @11am
Mantra Mechanics: Part 3 – Bhajan
with His Grace Ramanujacharya Das (ACBSP)

Monday 17 July
Purushottama Maas begins. (Chaturmasya is not observed during Purushottama Maas)

Unit 7, Chatsworth Nama-hatta @7pm
Bhagavad Gita Class
Venue: Shantik Foundation, corner of roads 741 & 742
Inquiries: Alanath Das 083 775 2760

Wednesday 19 July
Hillary Nama-hatta @7pm
Venue: 38 4th Street, Hillary
Inquiries: Alanath Das 083 775 2760

Save the Date
Saturday 22 July
Prasadam Cookout
Prep @8am
Distribution @12pm
Render 67 minutes of service in the spirit of Mandela Day to honour Srila Prabhupada. ISKCON Durban and Food For Life join forces to prepare a sumptuous prasada feast for the underprivileged. Relishing the sacred remnants of Krishna-prasada (mercy) purifies and protects the heart…let’s share that mercy together! This is especially a call to our youth – make your mark in the world, invest in your spiritual development, and have a fantastic time with friends. Food For Life (FFL) looks forward to serving with you!
Contact Ramananda Priya Das 082 698 3089 or Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Devi Dasi 076 039 3977

Reminders

Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm
Note: Govinda’s is now open on Wednesdays. The Temple Receptionist will assist you at Radhanath’s Gifts on Wednesdays.

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

Week Ahead 7-13 July 2023

Dear Friends

Purushottama Maas
Starts Monday 17 July – Ends Wednesday 16 August

Purushottama Adhik Maas or the auspicious month of Purushottama comes every two, sometimes three years. It is a special month and very dear to Krishna. It is equal to performing 16 Kartik Vratas and therefore it is a perfect time to engage in full devotional service.

Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur writes, “Sri Krishna Himself has ascertained that this month, Purushottam, is the best of all. It is even superior to the greatly pious months of Kartik, Maag, and Vaishakha. This month, you should especially perform worship of Sri Sri Radha and Krishna. You will thereby attain all types of perfection.”

One should perform service in the Purushottam month with all of one’s endeavours. Such service in this month is superior to all types of devotional practice and fulfils all varieties of desires. The Lord of Vraja, Bhagavan Sri Krishna, is the sovereign of this month; therefore the Purushottam month is dear to every devotee.

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Special Purushottama Maas Offerings
A. Puja for Gurus
B. Puja for Lord Caitanya
C. Puja for Sri Sri Radha Radhanath
D. Mangal Arati (4:30am)
E. Shringar Arati (7:00am)
F. Pushpa Arati (8:00am)
G. Raj Bhoga Arati (12:30pm)
H. Utthapan Arati (4:15pm)
I. Sandhya Arati (7:00pm)
J. Shayan Arati (9:00pm)

How to Book
WhatsApp Ishara on 063 297 4398 with your preferred date, puja/arati option and your name. e.g. 17/07/A for Krishna Das.
All pujas and aratis are R108 each. Note this is only valid during Purushottama Maas.

Bhaktivedanta College Courses
Bhakti Sadacara (Bhakti Philosophy & Practice)
Twenty 1.5-hour lessons
The course fee is R150, payable on the 1st session. You require the book, Science of Self Realization.
IN-PERSON
Starts: Monday • 10 July • 6:30pm-8:00pm
Venue: College Room at the Sri Sri Radhanath Temple
Facilitator: Lilavatar Gaura Das 084 410 6769
ONLINE
Starts: Saturday • 15 July • 4:00pm-6:00pm
Facilitator: Madhava Das 074 601 0061

Sri Isopanisad Overview
Two 2-hour sessions
Saturdays • 8 & 15 July • 2:00pm-4:00pm
Venue: Srila Prabhupada’s Room at the Sri Sri Radhanath Temple
The course fee is R30-00, payable on the day. You require the book, Sri Isopanisad.
Facilitator: Raghunath Bhatta Das 082 614 0335

Nectar of Devotion Overview
Three 2-hour sessions
Saturdays • 15, 22 & 29 July • 1:00pm-3:00pm
Venue: College Room at the Sri Sri Radhanath Temple
The course fee is R50-00, payable on the day. You require the book, Nectar of Devotion.
Facilitator: Radhika Sundari Dasi 083 611 5194

You can message the course facilitators directly or register here. 

Volunteer with Purpose @Sri Krishna Janmashtami
The Janmashtami festival is planned to be even more vibrant with new features this year. Planning is well underway and we look forward to your assistance in whichever area you can serve. The success of the festival is dependent on funds. You can help us fund-raise! We appeal to you to help us raise funds to make this Janmashtami unforgettable. Assistance can be as simple and effortless as sharing the info on your social media statuses.
Sign up to offer your assistance here or WhatsApp 065 549 5690. 

ISKCON Durban is #1 in Africa for book distribution during the month of May. We congratulate all the devotees who helped us achieve this.

Bhakti Theatre
Saturday 15 July @4pm
4:00pm Kirtan with Kanhaiya
4:20pm My Old Friend – The Musical
4:45pm Contemporary Bhakti Music with Shyam Hasti
5:05pm The Divine Song – Movement Drama
Tickets are R50 and available at Radhanath’s Gifts. Under 6 enter free. Tickets will also be at the door. Bring your cushions and blankets to keep you warm on the chilly winter evening.
Bhakti Theatre Cafe Menu
Soya-mayo Rolls, Hot Chips, Popcorn, Hot Chocolate, Coffee, Water, Appletiser, and Milk Tart

Go To Goloka Campaign
“If on the full moon day of the month of Bhādra, one places Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam on a golden throne and gives it as a gift, he will attain the supreme transcendental destination.” Srimad Bhagavatam 12.13.13

Bhadra Purnima is on the 29th of September this year and in anticipation of this glorious occasion, we invite you to the launch of the Go to Goloka campaign where we will share tips on how to distribute a Srimad Bhagavatam set as well as our Bhadra Purnima offerings from the Sankirtan Office at the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple. We will also hear from our senior devotees on the glories of the Srimad Bhagavatam and the spiritual benefit one will have when they receive and read the Srimad Bhagavatam. Please register here before 13 July.

Week Ahead

Saturday 8 July
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
By His Grace Krishna Caitanya Das

Westville Nama-hatta @3pm
The Glories of Purushottama Month
By Her Grace Sarvanga Sundari Devi Dasi
Venue: UKZN Westville Hindu Centre
RSVP via WhatsApp Gaura Premi Devi Dasi 084 623 9164

New Jagannath Puri Winter Festival @5pm
With His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami

Sunday 9 July
Srimad Bhagavatam Class @7:30am
By Her Grace Ranga Devi Dasi

Love Feast @11am
Mantra Mechanics: Part 2 – Kirtan
with His Grace Raghunath Bhatta Das

Monday 10 July
Unit 7, Chatsworth Nama-hatta @7pm
Bhagavad Gita Class
Venue: Shantik Foundation, corner of roads 741 & 742
Inquiries: Alanath Das 083 775 2760

Tuesday 11 July
The incorporation of ISKCON in New York

Wednesday 12 July
Hillary Nama-hatta @7pm
Venue: 38 4th Street, Hillary
Inquiries: Alanath Das 083 775 2760

Thursday 13 July
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes

Friday 14 July
Ekadasi Break Fast: 06:50 – 10:18

Reminders

Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm
Note: Govinda’s is now open on Wednesdays. The Temple Receptionist will assist you at Radhanath’s Gifts on Wednesdays.

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