Week Ahead 26 January – 1 February 2024

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Durban Festival of Chariots News

Easter weekend (29 March – 1 April)

Bay of Plenty Lawns & Amphitheatre

Something new: THE QUEST

This new addition encourages individuals and teams to complete four unique tasks at the festival to win a prize. 

 

2024 Calendars at Half Price 

We have just a few calendars left. They are marked down to half price from Saturday 27 January.

Four-page wall calendar: R30 each

One-page wall calendar: R15 each

Week Ahead

Friday 26 January

Kendra Nama-hatta @7pm

An Evening with His Grace Kshuddi Das (ACBSP)

Venue: Kendra Hall, 5 John Zikhali Rd, Greyville

RSVP via WhatsApp: 083 453 3026 (Bhakta Shravan)

 

Saturday 27 January

Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am

By Her Grace Gaura Premi Devi Dasi

Sunday 28 January

Chandan Yatra

Don't miss this breath-taking darshan of Their Lordships in chandan. 

This is our first Deity festival for the year and there are Deity sponsorships still available. Kindly contact Ishara on 063 297 4398

 

Krishna Book Class @7:30am

with His Grace Smita Krishna Das 

Love Feast @11am

Devotional Service

with His Grace Kshuddi Das (ACBSP) 

Durban Festival of Chariots Launch

with His Grace Ramvijay Das

 

Monday 15 January

Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm

Venue: Shantik Foundation, Corner of Roads 729/741, Montford
 
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

Week Ahead 19-25 January 2024

Dear Friends


 
Durban Festival of Chariots News
Easter weekend (29 March – 1 April)
Bay of Plenty Lawns and Amphitheatre on the Durban Beachfront Promenade.
You can look forward to a Sunshine Parade on Friday 29 March and a Sunset Parade on Monday 1 April.
More news in the coming weeks.
 
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple celebrates the opening of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir 
Sunday 21 January & Monday 22 January
You are invited to take darshan of Sita-Rama Lakshman Hanuman on the altar and offer a lamp on both days. 

2024 Sponsorships
Vaisnava Seva – Sponsor the Love Feast 
You can dedicate your sponsorship on behalf of family or friends and your names will offered to Sri Sri Radha Radhanath and Vaisnavas. Book here or contact Ishara on 063 297 4398

Deity Sponsorships
View/download the sponsorship list here
Contact Ishara on 063 297 4398 

On Sunday 28 January, we celebrate Chandan Yatra to help keep Sri Sri Radha Radhanath cool in the hot Summer days. There are two sandalwood grinding stations set up in the Temple. Take advantage of the opportunity to render intimate service to the Deities by grinding sandalwood.


Week Ahead


Saturday 20 January
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
By His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami

Westville Nama-hatta @3pm
Caring for Devotees
With His Grace Kshuddi Das (ACBSP)
Venue: University Hindu Centre, UKZN Campus
Queries via WhatsApp: 076 549 5474 (Paramatma Das)


Sunday 21 January
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans, and legumes.

Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with His Grace Virabhadra Das 


Love Feast @11am
Prabhupada Marathon Awards Ceremony
with His Grace Kshuddi Das (ACBSP) and National Minister for Book Distribution, His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das
Ayodhya Ram Temple Special
An Interview with His Grace Smita Krishna Das
 
Monday 22 January
Ekadasi Break Fast: 05:15-09:49

Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm
With His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami
Venue: Shantik Foundation, Corner of Roads 729/741, Montford
 


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


First Week Ahead for 2024

Dear Friends

May Sri Sri Radha Radhanath bless you to come closer to Their lotus feet in 2024! We are so pleased to connect with you again and have so much to share. We are delighted to announce that we are hosting the first four-day Durban Festival of Chariots since 2019, over the Easter weekend (29 March – 2 April) at the Bay of Plenty Lawns and Amphitheatre on the Durban Beachfront Promenade. You can anticipate an elevated bhakti celebration with a soul quest, seminars, Q&A, “bhakti-tainment,” an obstacle course, a flea market and festival staples: Govinda’s Deli, the boutique, Jagannath Palace, and kids zone. Confirmed guests thus far are His Holiness Indradyumna Swami and His Holiness Bhaktimarga Swami. We will be sharing more information each week.

The 2023 Prabhupada Marathon was a great success with devotees surpassing our goal and distributing a total of 15788 books. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the organisers, support team, and book distributors. Save the Date: Prabhupada Marathon Awards on Sunday 21 January.

On Sunday 28 January, we celebrate Chandan Yatra to help keep Sri Sri Radha Radhanath cool in the hot Summer days. There are two sandalwood grinding stations set up in the Temple. Take advantage of the opportunity to render intimate service to the Deities by grinding sandalwood.

Week Ahead

Friday 12 January
Kendra Nama-hatta @7pm
Establishing Rama Rajya within our Hearts
An Evening with His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami
Venue: Kendra Hall, 5 John Zikhali Rd, Greyville
RSVP via WhatsApp: 083 453 3026 (Bhakta Shravan)

Saturday 13 January
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
By His Grace Kshudi Das (ACBSP)

Westville Nama-hatta @3pm
Who is the Supreme Personality of Godhead
with His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami
Venue: University Hindu Centre, UKZN Westville Campus
Queries via WhatsApp: 076 549 5474 (Paramatma Das)

Sunday 14 January
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with Her Grace Ranga Devi Dasi 

Love Feast @11am
Srila Prabhupada’s Pastimes
with His Grace Ramanujacharya Das (ACBSP)

Monday 15 January
Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm
With His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami
Venue: Shantik Foundation, Corner of Roads 729/741, Montford

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