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Friday 24 November 2023
2023 Prabhupada Marathon Guide
Friday 17 November 2023
Week Ahead 17-23 November 2023
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Week Ahead
Friday 17 November
Disappearance Anniversary of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Fast until midday
You are invited to bring flower garlands, bouquets, and food offerings for Srila Prabhupada. Food offerings must be handed in at the Amphitheatre by 11am.
Midday Festival
10:30am Damodarastaka followed by offering of lamps
11:15am Srila Prabhupada Maha Abhishek
11:45am Class by His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami
12:30pm Rajbhoga Arati & Kirtan
1:00pm Puspanjali & Guru-puja to Srila Prabhupada
1:30pm: Prasad Feast
Evening Festival
6:00pm Damodarastaka followed by offering of lamps
6:30pm Kirtan
7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan
7:15pm Devotees assemble at Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasasana
7:20pm Arati to Srila Prabhupada
7:35pm Bhajan: Swa Parsada Bhagavad Viraha Janita Vilapa
7:45pm Homages from His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami and His Grace Ramanujacarya Das
8:30pm Light Prasad
Saturday 18 November
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
By His Grace Balaram Das (PSDG)
Westville Nama-hatta @3pm
The Glories of Kartik
with His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami
Venue: UKZN Westville Hindu Centre
Queries: Paramatma Das via WhatsApp 076 549 5474
Kirtan Durban @5pm
Kirtan Immersion – A Guided Sacred Sound Meditation
Eagles View Yoga Studio
4 Galloway Lane, Winston Park, Gilletts
Spaces are limited and booking is essential. Book here.
Sunday 19 November
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami
Love Feast @11am
The Art of Mind Control
with His Grace Jagadananda Pandit Das
Kartik Kids • 11am-1pm
Art & Craft Day
Monday 20 November
Gopastami
Krishna and Balaram started herding the cows on this day. Prior to this, They tended to the calves only.
Bhishma Panchaka
23-27 November
Thursday 23 November
Ekadasi – Fast from grains, beans & legumes.
Srila Gaura Kisor Das Babaji’s Disappearance Anniversary
Fast until midday.
The Festival will begin at 11:30am
Friday 24 November
Ekadasi Break Fast 04:48 – 09:24
Reminders
Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm
How to Connect to the Temple?
031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net
Friday 10 November 2023
Week Ahead 10-17 November 2023
Dear Friends
Within the next seven days, we celebrate two of the most anticipated festivals in the Vaishnava calendar: Sri Govardhan Puja and the Disappearance Anniversary of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Please find the festival schedules in the Week Ahead.
We wish you and your family a bhakti-filled Diwali. Note we will be hosting a special Diwali Love Feast on Sunday 12 November @11am.
Govinda’s and Radhanath’s Gifts
Diwali Extended Trading Times
Govinda’s has a wide range of the finest quality Indian sweets and Radhanath’s Gifts has a beautiful range of 100% cotton outfits for girls and women, T-shirts for boys and men and so much more.
Friday 10 November 9 am – 6 pm
Saturday 11 November 9 am – 6 pm
Sunday 12 November 9 am – 2 pm
Week Ahead
Saturday 11 November
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
By His Grace Bhakta Nischay
Westville Nama-hatta @3pm
A Kartik Meditation: Who could be more merciful than Narada Muni?
with His Grace Jagadananda Pandit Das
Venue: UKZN Westville Hindu Centre
Queries: Paramatma Das via WhatsApp 076 549 5474
Kartik Evening @5:30pm
with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami
Light prasad will be served.
Sunday 12 November
Diwali (Hindu)
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with His Grace Jaisacinandana Das
Love Feast @11am
The Return of Lord Rama
with His Grace Smita Krishna Das
Kartik Kids • 11am-1pm
Krishna Storytelling & Drama
Monday 13 November
Diwali (Vaishnava)
Tuesday 14 November
Govardhan Puja
Festival Schedule
7:00am Srila Prabhupada’s guru-puja
7:15am Greeting the Deities in Their new outfit
7:20am Offering of lamps
7:45am Special Class by Her Grace Gaura Bhumi Devi Dasi
10:00am Damodarastaka followed by offering of lamps
10:30am Sri Giriraj Govardhan Maha Abhishek & kirtan
11:30am Festival Class by Her Grace Rukmini Devi Dasi
12:00pm Giriraj Arati & Kirtan
12:15pm Circumambulation of Govardhan Hill & Kirtan
12:30pm Rajbhoga Arati & Kirtan
1:15pm Prasad Feast
Govardhan Puja – Deity Seva
Sponsor to help build Govardhan Hill – R508
(Note: there is a limited amount of spaces available for this service.)
Contact Ishara via WhatsApp 063 297 4398
Govardhan Maha Abhishek – R508
Book here
Contact Bhakti Katha via WhatsApp 061 464 5327
Wednesday 15 November
Lotus Park Nama-hatta @7pm
Govardhan Rediscovered
with His Grace Smita Krishna Das
Supper will be served
Queries: Dayal Caitanya Das 083 557 1062
Friday 17 November
Disappearance Anniversary of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Fast until midday
Festival Schedule
7:00am Guru-puja to Srila Prabhupada
7:15am Greeting the Deities
7:20am Offering of lamps
7:45am Class on Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance by His Grace Radhika Jivana Das
10:30am Damodarastaka followed by offering of lamps
11:15am Srila Prabhupada Maha Abhishek
11:45am Homages to His Divine Grace and talks
12:30pm Rajbhoga Arati & Kirtan
1:00pm Puspanjali & Guru-puja to Srila Prabhupada
1:30pm: Prasad Feast
6:00pm Damodarastaka followed by offering of lamps
6:30pm Kirtan
7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan
7:15pm Devotees assemble at Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasasana
7:20pm Arati to Srila Prabhupada
7:40pm Homages
8:30pm Light Prasad
Reminders
Kartik Sponsorships
Daily Offerings
Ghee lamps R508
Evening Prasad R758
Vaishnava Seva
Devotee breakfast (standard R1008)
Devotee lunch (R2008)
Contact Ishara via WhatsApp 063 297 4398
Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm
How to Connect to the Temple?
031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net
Friday 3 November 2023
Week Ahead 3-9 November 2023
Dear Friends
Kartik Truck Schedule (Week 2)
Saturday 4 November: Clare State & Reservoir Hills
Sunday 5 November: Park Rynie, Umkomaas & Illovo
Monday 6 November: Woodhurst (Unit 10), Chatsworth
Tuesday 7 November: Woodhurst (Unit 10), Chatsworth
Wednesday 8 November: Croftdene (Unit 5), Chatsworth
Thursday 9 November: Croftdene (Unit 5), Chatsworth
Friday 10 November: Arena Park (Unit 6), Chatsworth
Daily Kartik Sponsorships
Daily Offerings
Ghee lamps R508
Evening Prasad R758
Vaishnava Seva
Devotee breakfast (standard R1008)
Devotee lunch (R2008)
Contact Ishara via WhatsApp 063 297 4398
Govardhan Puja – Deity Seva
14 November
Help build Govardhan Hill
Sponsorship – R508
(Note: there is a limited amount of spaces available for this service.)
Contact Ishara via WhatsApp 063 297 4398
Govardhan Maha Abhishek – R508
Contact Bhakti Katha via WhatsApp 061 464 5327
Week Ahead
Saturday 4 November
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
By His Grace Bhakta Nashvin
Kartik Sankirtan Festival • 10am-12:30pm
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Prasad Marquee
Book packs, teams and spots to be provided
Lunch prasad will be served. Contact: sankirtanoffice@iskcondurban.net or Radha Raman Das 076 587 9558
Kartik Festival @3pm
with His Grace Smita Krishna Das
Venue: Salligram Hall, 346 Clare Road, Clare Hills
Queries: Sarvanga Sundri Devi Dasi 071 381 8886
Kartik Evening @5:30pm
with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami
5:30pm Kirtan
6:00pm Class by Maharaja
7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan
7:20pm Singing of Damodarastaka followed by offering of lamps
7:45pm Altar closes
Light prasad will be served.
Sunday 5 November
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with Her Grace Ranga Devi Dasi
Love Feast @11am
Jiva – Our Connection with the Supreme Jiva
with Her Grace Champakalata Devi Dasi
Kartik Kids • 11am-1pm
Bhajan & Kirtan Workshop
Thursday 9 November
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.
Friday 10 November
Ekadasi Break Fast 04:55 - 09:07
Reminders
Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm
How to Connect to the Temple?
031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net
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