Dear Friends
Kartik 2026
26 October – 24 November
“Kartik is treasured as a month of special mercy. In The Nectar of Devotion, Srila Prabhupada notes the exceptional value of devotional activities performed during this period. The practices themselves may be simple: a lamp offered before the Deity, a prayer sung every night, a vow observed with sincerity, extra services rendered, but the spiritual effect is great. Kartik does not change the process of bhakti; it intensifies its atmosphere.” Excerpt from Message from the Temple President, His Grace Devadeva Das. In the latest issue of Hare Krishna News, we spotlight Kartik, showcase various festivals, and get a glimpse into the National Bhakti Yoga Society Retreat held here on the South Coast. You can view/download this special Kartik edition here.
Kartik Deity & Vaishnava Seva
Mother Yasoda & Lord Damodar Daily Garlands – R250
Ghee lamps – R608/day
Evening Prasad – R808/day
Offering Loved Ones’ Names to Their Lordships – R118
Devotee Breakfast – R1308/day
Devotee Lunch – R2008/day
Please contact Ishara via the Sponsorship WhatsApp: 063 297 4398.
Govardhan Puja Maha Abhishek
You are invited to sponsor Giriraj Govardhan’s Maha Abhishek. The Abhishek sponsorship is R508. Please book here. Queries: Bhakti-katha Dasi on 060 565 3504 or bhakti@iskcondurban.net.
Week Ahead
Friday 23 October
Break Fast 05:09 – 09:30
Srila Raghunath Das Gosvami’s Disappearance
Srila Raghunath Bhatta Gosvami’s Disappearance
Srila Krishnadas Kaviraja Gosvami’s Disappearance
Saturday 24 October
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
By His Grace Braja Madhava Das
Sunday 25 October
Caitanya Caritamrta Class @7:30am
By His Grace Jaisacinandana Das
Love Feast @11am
Bound – How Kartik Ignites Faith
With Her Grace Rukmini Devi Dasi
Monday 26 October
Sharad Purnima: First Night of Kartik
Sri Krishna Saradiya Rasayatra
4th Month of Chaturmasya – Fast from urad dal for one month.
Kartik Festival
6:15pm Kirtan
6:30pm Class by His Grace Ramvijay Das
7:00pm Darshan of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath in Their New Outfit
Gaura Arati & Kirtan
7:20pm Singing of the Damodarastaka Prayers
7:30pm Offering of lamps
7:50pm Prasad
Note: Lamp offerings will begin on Tuesday night and after that will be available throughout the day during the month of Kartik. Singing of Damodarastaka will be from 7:25pm daily. Reusable brass lamps will be used. Kindly do not take them away, as they will be washed and used every day.
Save the Date
BYS Mini Market
Sunday • 1 November • 10:30am – 1:30pm
Tofu Burgers • Vegetable Chow Mein • Durban Broad Beans Bunny • Loaded Cheesy Fries • Hot Chips • Pies • Cinnabons • Decadent Choc Cupcakes • Belgian Waffles & More.
Pre-order to secure your favourites here.
Queries: Contact Vasanti at +27 62 836 7766. All proceeds support student outreach initiatives. Also, don’t miss Bhakti Theatre’s Fragrance Fest.
Reminders
2027 Calendar
The A5 desktop calendar is now available at the Book Table and Radhanath’s Gifts. Cost R60.
Memorials @Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple
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 & Public Holidays 9:30am – 6pm
Sundays 9:30am-3pm
Do you know you can skip the Govinda’s queue?
Order via WhatsApp!
Receive a confirmation • Go straight to the counter • Pick up and pay.
It’s that simple!
Please subscribe to Govinda’s WhatsApp Channel here to view the daily menu. The link is at the end of this email.
WhatsApp your order here: 073 009 3897
Note: To be respectful of the people following the queue, we do not allow last-minute additions to your order.
Radhanath’s Gifts
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm
Queries: WhatsApp 083 893 1736
How to Connect to the Temple?
031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net
