Dear Friends
4 Days to Go!
Call for Written Offerings to Śrīla Prabhupāda
BBT Pan-African Vyāsa-pūjā Book 2026
The Vyāsa-pūjā of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda takes place on Saturday, 5 September. You are invited to share your heartfelt appreciation, service reports, and realisations. Offerings for the Pan-African Vyāsa-pūjā book may be submitted anytime from now until Sunday, 31 May. All offerings must be submitted here. Once submitted, a confirmation will be displayed on the webpage.
Bhakti Yoga Society & Bhakti Theatre Fundraiser Mini Market
Sunday • 31 May • 10am-2pm
Preorder meals here.
Also Available:
Gourmet Sauces
Ekadasi Pasta
Hemp bags
Painted Beadbags
Tulsi Bracelets
Face Painting
Bhakti Theatre is hosting a fragrance festival featuring a locally manufactured range of fine-fragrance body care products.
Bhakti Theatre’s Winter Production – Call for Actors
Drama: Govardhan Lila
Written and Directed by Rukmini Devi Dasi
Performance Date: Saturday 18 July
Venue: Milkwood Theatre
Rehearsal Dates
Friday 10th July (evening)
11th – 17th July (Saturday-Friday)
18th July Show-day
Please WhatsApp Rukmini at 084 579 1080 by Monday, 29 June. There will also be two online sessions. Even if you can’t make all the days, please do reach out, as we are trying to arrange it so that not everyone has to come to every rehearsal.
Govinda’s NEW WhatsApp Ordering & Queries Number
EFFECTIVE FROM MONDAY, 1 JUNE
Please save as a new contact or update your existing Govinda’s contact with this number: 073 009 3897
Women’s Forum Online Book Club
The Teachings of Queen Kunti
Every fortnight on Wednesdays at 7pm.
The next reading will take place on Wednesday, 10th June.
This event is only open to women.
Please join here.
Week Ahead
Saturday 30 May
Sri Vyasa-puja of His Holiness Indradyumna Swami @7:30am
Purushottama Maas Sankirtan Festival @9:00am
Meet at 9am at the Book Office.
Register with Radha Raman 076 587 9558 before Friday, 29 May.
The Sankirtan Festival is a great way to experience the flood of mercy of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Try your hand at introducing someone to Krishna consciousness in the company of quality people & conversation, and have a phenomenal experience.
Sunday 31 May
Caitanya Caritamrta Class @7:30am
By His Grace Jaisacinandana Das
Love Feast @11am
Transforming the Heart Through Bhakti
With Her Grace Krsangi Radhe Dasi
Monday 1 June
Krishna Prema Nama-hatta (Unit 6/7) @7pm
Reading from Harinam Chintamani
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth
Upcoming Courses
Learn to Play Mrdanga
With His Grace Ramanujacharya Das ACBSP
17 x one-hour sessions
Sundays at 10am
This course starts on Sunday, 7 June.
You will need your own mrdanga. The course fee is R200 and includes Practical Mrdanga Lessons instruction manual, and access to audio corresponding to the book’s mantras. Deadline for registration is Sunday, 31 May. Please register here.
Samskara Course
This course is based on the Sat-kriyā-sāra-dīpikā by Śrīla Gopāla Bhaṭṭa Gosvāmī and covers the 16 major samskaras, from conception to final rites. The ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry accredits the course, and this course forms part of the Mayapur Academy Diploma.
Part 1: Theory (Online)
Dates: 13; 14; 16; 20; 21; 28 & 29 June
Cost: R200
PLUS: You will also require the book: Sat-kriyā-sāra-dīpikā by Śrīla Gopāla Bhaṭṭa Gosvāmī. Cost: R350.
Part 2: Practical (In-person)
Dates: 3-12 July
Full days on the weekends and three hours on weekday evenings.
Cost: R300
Register here.
Reminders
Purushottama Adhik Maas Seva
Vaisnava: Saturday 16 May – Saturday 13 June
Smarta: Sunday 17 May – Sunday 14 June
Click on the link at the end of this email to read about the significance and benefits of Purushottama Adhik Maas.
Special Offerings During Purushottama Adhik Maas
Puja for Gurus (A)
Puja for Lord Caitanya (B)
Puja for Sri Sri Radha Radhanath (C)
Mangal Arati (4:30am) (D)
Shringar Arati (7:00am) (E)
Pushpa Arati (8:00am) (F)
Raj Bhoga Arati (12:30pm) (G)
Utthapan Arati (4:15pm) (H)
Sandhya Arati (7:00pm) (I)
Shayan Arati (9:00pm) (J)
How to Book
WhatsApp 063 297 4398 with your preferred date: puja/arati option and your name. E.g.: 17/05/A for Krishna Das
All pujas and aratis are R108 each and only valid during Purushottama Maas.
Sponsor devotee breakfast and/or lunch offerings during this auspicious month. Please book using the link at the end of this email.
Queries: WhatsApp 063 297 4398
New ONLINE booking system for Take Care of Krishna, Annadaan, Devotee Breakfast and Devotee Lunch. Book here.
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
• 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 060 565 3504 or events@iskcondurban.net
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 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
