Sri Gaura Purnima 2024 Festival Guide

Dear Friends

Durban Festival of Chariots News
Easter Weekend (29 March – 1 April)
North Beach Bay of Plenty Lawns & Amphitheatre
We will be sharing a comprehensive festival guide on Tuesday 26 March. 

Govinda’s and Radhanath’s Gifts at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple
Easter Trading Times
Friday, 29 March 2024 (public holiday) 9.30am to 3pm.
Saturday, 30 March 2024 9.30am to 4pm.
Sunday, 31 March 2024 9.30am to 3pm.
Monday, 1 April 2024 (public holiday) 9.30am to 3pm.

Sri Gaura Purnima Festival Guide

Festival Sponsorships
You are invited to render personal service to the Deities by sponsoring the worship on Sri Gaura Purnima. Contact Ishara on 063 297 4398.

Sri Gaura Purnima Maha Abhishek 
Monday 25 March @5.30pm
Book your sponsorship now. Cost R1508
Contact Bhakti-katha Dasi via Whatsapp 0614645327 or email psdgbhakti@gmail.com

Commemorate Gaura Purnima by Distributing Books
Distribute or sponsor a set of Sri Caitanya Caritamrta for R1750 or a gift pack of a collection of books on Lord Caitanya for either R100 to R200. Payment plans are available. Contact the Sankirtan Office on 079 378 9762. 

Sri Gaura Purnima Festival Day 1
Saturday 23 March 

Morning Class @7:30am
Teachings of Lord Caitanya – Introduction Part 1
by His Grace Virabhadra Das

Sankirtan Festival @9:30am
Meet at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Prasad Marquee. Book packs, teams, and spots will be provided. Return at 1:00pm for realizations and lunch prasad.
Contact: Radha Raman Das 076 587 9558

Sri Gaura Purnima Maha Harinama @10:30am
Mini Town North Beach

Kirtan Durban’s 2-hour Kirtan Mela @5:30pm

Special Online Class @5:45pm
by His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami
Join Zoom Meeting here.
Meeting ID: 324 373 6215
Passcode: HareKrsna

Sri Gaura Purnima Festival Day 2
Sunday 24 March 

Morning Class @7:30am
Teachings of Lord Caitanya – Introduction Part 2
by His Grace Rasaraj Das (GRS)

Love Feast @11am
Preparing Our Hearts to Receive Lord Caitanya
with His Grace Swarup Damodar Das

Sri Gaura Purnima Festival Day 3
Sri Gaura Purnima – Appearance Anniversary of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu
Monday 25 March
Fast until moonrise (6:10pm)
4:30am Mangal Arati & Kirtan
5:15pm Japa
7:15am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja & Kirtan
7:30am Greetings of the Deities in a new outfit, followed by kirtan
7:45am Gaura Purnima Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

9:00am – 4:30pm His Holiness Bhaktimarga Swami’s Drama Rehearsals

5:00pm Kirtan
5:30pm Maha Abhishek of Lord Caitanya
6:00pm Break Fast Prasad
7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan
7:30pm Durban Festival of Chariots News
7:40pm Gaura Purnima Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
8:40pm Kirtan

Reminders

Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm

How to Connect to the Temple?
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