Week Ahead 11-17 December 2025

Dear Friends

His Grace Kshudi Das Visits
Kshudi Prabhu is a disciple of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, and the first devotee to come to South Africa. He will be visiting us from Monday, 15 December, until Thursday, 22 January 2026. Please keep an eye out on our social media for his engagements. 

Naam Ruchi Festival – Cultivating Taste for the Holy Name
Join us as we celebrate New Jagannath Puri Temple's 20th anniversary with a five-day spiritual celebration filled with devotion, music, and joy.
Venue: New Jagannath Puri Temple
Date: 28th December 2025 – 1st January 2026
Register here. Registration closes: 16th December 2025. This event is free; however, donations are welcome.

Memorials @Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple
Celebrate the life and legacy of your loved one by hosting a memorial at the lotus feet of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath.
Package includes:
• Kirtan to uplift the heart
• A spiritual class offering wisdom and solace
• Guru Puja to Srila Prabhupada
• A flower petal offering to your loved one
• Prasad
Memorials at the Temple are imbued with sacredness, devotion, and blessings, making them a meaningful tribute to those you cherish. For bookings, please contact Bhakti-katha Dasi on 061 464 5327 or bhakti@iskcondurban.net

Radha Dāsya
Saturday • 10 January 2026 • 4pm
Venue: Milkwood Theatre, Durban North
In Radha Dāsya, the everyday hustle of devotional service meets the timeless rhythm of Vrindavan. From enthusiastic seva to divine surprises, the play reveals how devotion in this world mirrors the devotion of Śrī Rādhā’s own realm — sometimes chaotic, always beautiful, and ultimately transformative.
Tickets are R80 and available on Webtickets here and at Pick ‘n Pay stores.

2025 Prabhupada Marathon
Our FINAL 40th & 50th Anniversary Offering
Until 4 January 2026
Ways to Distribute Books
Encourage friends and family to sponsor books for various initiatives or spiritual learning.
Support book distributors by driving them to different locations, making lunch packs, or even helping carry their book bags!
Join the Harinam Party by sharing the Holy Name on the streets & distributing books.
Volunteer time at a pre-arranged spot at a local mall or market.
Connect with Radha Raman to partner with other book distributors.
Join the Marathon Sankirtan Festival on a Saturday.
For more information or to get involved, contact Radha Raman on 076 587 9558 / sankirtanoffice@iskcondurban.net

Week Ahead

Friday 12 December
IDYG Weekly Sanga @6pm
Poetry with Bhaktin Radha Vinode
Venue: College Room
Kindly note: this event is open to youth only (ages 13-28)
Please RSVP here.

Saturday 13 December
Transcendental Dairies Class @7:30am
With His Grace Virabhadra Das

Marathon Sankirtan Festival @9am
Contact Radha Raman on 076 587 9558 / sankirtanoffice@iskcondurban.net

Sunday 14 December
Caitanya Caritamrta Class @7:30am
With His Grace Raghunath Bhatta Das

Love Feast @11am
Srila Prabhupada's House
With His Grace Panchamrita Das

Monday 15 December
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & grains.
Krishna Prema Nama-hatta (Unit 6/7) @7pm
Harinam Sankirtan & Book Distribution
With His Grace Devadeva Das
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth

Tuesday 16 December
Ekadasi Break Fast 04:49 – 09:31

Reminders

2026 Calendars Out Now!
A2 four-page wall calendar: R60
A5 desktop calendar: R60
Single Page wall calendar: R30
Available at the Book Table, Radhanath's Gifts or Sankirtan Office.

2026 Deity & Seva Donations Now Open
Annadaan R258, Pushpadaan R208, Take Care of Krishna R3008, Devotee Breakfast R1008 & Devotee Lunch R2008.
WhatsApp 063 297 4398

ISKCON Durban Guesthouse
To book:
Call/WhatsApp +27 (0)65 678 9654
guesthouse@iskcondurban.net

Govinda's Restaurant & Takeaway
Monday – Saturday 9:30am – 6pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm

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