Week Ahead 9-15 February 2024

Dear Friends

Durban Festival of Chariots News
Easter weekend (29 March – 1 April)
Bay of Plenty Lawns & Amphitheatre
Do you know that we cater 140000 free vegetarian meals at the festival? The team begin preparing just after midnight each day. Ever wondered what the secret of the biryani is? All the meals are cooked over a wood fire and offered to the Lord with love. 

We Need You!
Volunteer your time, energy, and skills to make the festival a success. Complete the Service Opportunities form here. 

Online ISKCON Disciples Course
with His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
This course is tailored for devotees seeking a deeper understanding of the sacred guru-disciple relationship, particularly those aspiring for first and second initiations. The course includes studying the ISKCON Disciples Course Manual, mandatory viewing of pre-recorded classes on YouTube, active and mandatory participation in a facilitated online group discussion, and an open-book assessment. Participants will receive an ISKCON Disciples Course certification from BCAIS Education upon successful completion. Registration is open to all, with no prerequisites. Join us from 11 to 25 February 2024.
Register here

Week Ahead 

Saturday 10 February
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
By Her Grace Surabhi Kunj Devi Dasi 

Westville Nama-hatta @3pm
Recognising Our Position
With His Grace Smita Krishna Das
Venue: University Hindu Centre
UKZN Westville Campus
Enquiries via WhatsApp Paramatma Das 076 549 5474

Sunday 11 February
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with Her Grace Gaura Premi Devi Dasi

Love Feast @11am
My Mind – Friend or Enemy
with Her Grace Champakalata Devi Dasi

Monday 12 February
Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm
Venue: Shantik Foundation, Corner of Roads 729/741, Montford

Tuesday 13 February 
Vasanth Panchami

Wednesday 14 February
Srimati Vishnupriya Devi’s Appearance
(Consort of Lord Caitanya)

Friday 16 February
Sri Advaita Acharya’s Appearance
(Fast until noon)
Midday Festival

Save the Date

Sunday 18 February
BCEC Graduation @11am

ISKCON Education Ministry SA and Mayapur Institute
presents
Srimad Bhagavatam Level 1 Online Course
Age Group: 9-16 Years Old
Course Times: Every Tuesday • 5:30pm-6:30pm
Duration: 19 weeks
Course Begins: Tuesday 27 February
This course is free.
Register here.
Queries: Ratnalekha 079 483 0317 (WhatsApp only)

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