Week Ahead 23-30 September 2026

Dear Friends 

Bhadra Purnima
Saturday 26 September
What is so special about Bhadra Purnima?
“If on the full moon day of the month of Bhadra one places Srimad Bhagavatam [SB] on a golden throne and gives it as a gift, he will attain the supreme transcendental destination.” SB 12.13.13
Ways you can “attain the supreme transcendental destination.”
Gift a set to family or a friend.
Contribute ANY amount towards a set.
Donate a set to an institution – such as a library, university or workplace. You can donate to the school you attended or the library in your area – in that way give back to your own community.
Club together with family & friends and together sponsor a set.
Payment options – here are affordable ways to sponsor a set.
Once-off = R3400
Over three months = R1134
Over six months = R567
Special Delivery
We can arrange for your set to be delivered on Bhadra Purnima.
Contact Radha Raman on 076 587 9558 or email sankirtanoffice@iskcondurban.net

2027 Calendar
The A5 desktop calendar is now available at the Book Table and Radhanath’s Gifts. Cost R60.

Week Ahead

Wednesday 23 September 
Ekadasi Break Fast: 05:44 – 09:47
Sri Vamana Dvadasi: Lord Vamanadeva’s Appearance
(Fast is observed on Tuesday, 22 September)

Thursday 24 September
Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur’s Appearance Anniversary 
Fast until midday. 
11:30am Kirtan
11:45am Class by His Grace Radhika Jivana Das
The bhoga offering will be at 12pm. You are welcome to bring food and flower offerings.
12:30pm Raj Bhoga Arati & Kirtan
1:00pm Pushpanjali & Guru-puja 

Saturday 26 September
Bhadra Purnima
Acceptance of sannyasa by Srila Prabhupada.
3rd Month of Chaturmasya begins. (Fas fromt milk for one month.)

Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
By Her Grace Maha Lakshmi Devi Dasi

Bhadra Purnima Sankirtan Festival @9:00am
Meet at 9am at the Book Office.
Register with Radha Raman 076 587 9558 before Thursday, 24 September.
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 27 September
Caitanya Caritamrita Class @7:30am
By His Grace Raghunath Bhatta Das

Love Feast @11am
With His Grace Swarup Damodar Das

Monday 28 September
Krishna Prema Nama-hatta (Unit 6/7) @7pm
Srimati Radharani & The Gopis of Vrindavan
By His Grace Bhakti Nischay
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth

Reminders

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
Govinda’s NEW WhatsApp Ordering & Queries Number: 073 009 3897

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

Week Ahead 23-30 September 2026

POSTED ON 23 SEPTEMBER, 2026 BY ADMIN

Dear Friends 

Bhadra Purnima
Saturday 26 September
What is so special about Bhadra Purnima?
“If on the full moon day of the month of Bhadra one places Srimad Bhagavatam [SB] on a golden throne and gives it as a gift, he will attain the supreme transcendental destination.” SB 12.13.13
Ways you can “attain the supreme transcendental destination.”
Gift a set to family or a friend.
Contribute ANY amount towards a set.
Donate a set to an institution – such as a library, university or workplace. You can donate to the school you attended or the library in your area – in that way give back to your own community.
Club together with family & friends and together sponsor a set.
Payment options – here are affordable ways to sponsor a set.
Once-off = R3400
Over three months = R1134
Over six months = R567
Special Delivery
We can arrange for your set to be delivered on Bhadra Purnima.
Contact Radha Raman on 076 587 9558 or email sankirtanoffice@iskcondurban.net

2027 Calendar
The A5 desktop calendar is now available at the Book Table and Radhanath’s Gifts. Cost R60.

Week Ahead

Wednesday 23 September 
Ekadasi Break Fast: 05:44 – 09:47
Sri Vamana Dvadasi: Lord Vamanadeva’s Appearance
(Fast is observed on Tuesday, 22 September)

Thursday 24 September
Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur’s Appearance Anniversary 
Fast until midday. 
11:30am Kirtan
11:45am Class by His Grace Radhika Jivana Das
The bhoga offering will be at 12pm. You are welcome to bring food and flower offerings.
12:30pm Raj Bhoga Arati & Kirtan
1:00pm Pushpanjali & Guru-puja 

Saturday 26 September
Bhadra Purnima
Acceptance of sannyasa by Srila Prabhupada.
3rd Month of Chaturmasya begins. (Fas fromt milk for one month.)

Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
By Her Grace Maha Lakshmi Devi Dasi

Bhadra Purnima Sankirtan Festival @9:00am
Meet at 9am at the Book Office.
Register with Radha Raman 076 587 9558 before Thursday, 24 September.
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 27 September
Caitanya Caritamrita Class @7:30am
By His Grace Raghunath Bhatta Das

Love Feast @11am
With His Grace Swarup Damodar Das

Monday 28 September
Krishna Prema Nama-hatta (Unit 6/7) @7pm
Srimati Radharani & The Gopis of Vrindavan
By His Grace Bhakti Nischay
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth

Reminders

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
Govinda’s NEW WhatsApp Ordering & Queries Number: 073 009 3897

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

Sri Radhastami 2026 Festival Guide

Dear Friends

A Meditation on Srimati Radharani
“Srimati Radharani is a tenderhearted feminine counterpart of the supreme whole, resembling the perfectional stage of the worldly feminine nature. Therefore, the mercy of Radharani is available very readily by the sincere devotees, and once She recommends such a devotee to Lord Krishna, the Lord at once accepts the devotee’s admittance in His association.” (Srimad Bhagavatam 2.3.23, purport) 

Week Ahead

Thursday 17 September
Srila Prabhupada’s Memorial Festival @9:30am
Incorporating the 81st Sri Vyasa-puja of His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami
Special Guests: His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami and His Holiness SB Keshava Swami
Venue: New Jagannath Puri Temple

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living @6pm
With His Holiness SB Keshava Swami
Venue: Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

Friday 18 September
SSRRT Special Pre-Radhastami Morning Class @7:30am
Preparing the Heart
With His Holiness SB Keshava Swami

SSRRT Adivas & Kirtan @5:30pm 
With His Grace Madhava Das & Her Grace Radhika Devi Dasi

Class at New Jagannath Puri Temple @6:30pm
With His Holiness SB Keshava Swami

Saturday 19 September
Sri Radhastami:
The Appearance Anniversary of Srimati Radharani
Fast until midday.

Morning Festival 
4:30am Mangal Arati & Kirtan • Darshan of the Deities in their 1st new outfit
5:15am Japa
7:15am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja
7:30am Greeting of the Deities in their 2nd new outfit
7:45am Class by His Grace Medhavi Das ACBSP

Midday Festival
9:00am Kirtan with His Grace Madhava Das & Her Grace Radhika Devi Dasi
Birthday Cards & Flower Bouquets Offerings to Srimati Radharani
10:00am Special Cake Offering
10:30am Maha Abhishek
Bookings are open until Friday, 18 September, midday. Sponsorship is R508.
Book here.
Queries: Bhakti-katha Dasi on 060 565 3504 or bhakti@iskcondurban.net.
11:00am Class by His Holiness SB Keshava Swami
12:30pm Rajbhoga Arati & Kirtan
1:00pm Prasad Feast 

Afternoon Festival
4:15pm Arati & Kirtan • Darshan of the Deities in their 3rd new outfit
Birthday Cards & Flower Bouquets Offerings to Srimati Radharani
4:30pm Initiation Ceremony by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
6:00pm Srimati Radharani & the Asta Sakhi Villages – A video presentation with Maharaj
6:30pm Light Prasad
7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan 

Other Radhastami Highlights
Radhanath’s Gifts Sale • 9:30am-4pm
10% OFF Everything! 

Govinda’s Festival Pop-up • 10am-2pm
Samoosas • Soya Fishcakes • Half Moons • Kachoris • Patha Rolls • Hot Chips & more.
Place your orders via WhatsApp: Kavitha 083 760 2565 or Pregashnie 082 896 4897 

Maha Jewellery Sale • From 10am
Venue: Marquee in the main car park.

Sunday 20 September
Caitanya Caritamrta Class @7:30am
By His Grace Medhavi Das ACBSP

Love Feast @11am
Who is that Girl with Krishna?
With His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

New Jagannath Puri Love Feast @11am
With His Grace Madhava Das & Her Grace Radhika Devi Dasi

Monday 21 September
Krishna Prema Nama-hatta (Unit 6/7) @7pm
Reading: Sri Harinam Cintamani
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth

Tuesday 22 September
Ekadasi: Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.
Fast until midday for Lord Vamana.

Wednesday 23 September
Ekadasi Break Fast: 05:44 – 09:47
Sri Vamana Dvadasi: Lord Vamanadeva’s Appearance
(Fast is observed on Tuesday, 22 September)

Thursday 24 September
Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur’s Appearance Anniversary
Fast until midday.
The festival will begin at 11:30am. This festival is open to everyone. Kindly register here if you wish to join the feast.

Reminders

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
Govinda’s NEW WhatsApp Ordering & Queries Number: 073 009 3897

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

Week Ahead 10-16 September 2026

Dear Friends

Sri Radhastami Festival is almost upon us. Our special guests are: His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami, His Grace Medhavi Das (ACBSP), His Holiness SB Keshava Swami, and Her Grace Radhika Devi Dasi & His Grace Madhava Das. Clear your calendar next weekend as we have planned a two-day celebration for Srimati Radharani. The festival details will be shared in the next Week Ahead.

Serve Sri Radha on Sri Radhashtami
Saturday • 19 September
Birthday Cards & Flower Bouquets @9:30am & 4:15pm
You are invited to offer birthday cards and/or flower bouquets to Srimati Radharani.

Cake Offering @10am
Anyone following the principles of Krishna consciousness and chanting Hare Krishna is invited to bake a cake as a personal offering to Srimati Radharani. Booking is essential, and no offering will be accepted without a confirmation. Book here.
IMPORTANT: Bookings close on Tuesday, 15 September.
Queries: Kasturi Manjari Devi Dasi on 083 307 2431 via WhatsApp.

Radhashtami Maha Abhishek @10:30am
Your opportunity to assist the pujaris of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath to bathe the Deities on the holy occasion of Sri Radhashtami.
Sponsorship is R508.
Book here.
Queries: Bhakti-katha Dasi on 060 565 3504 or bhakti@iskcondurban.net. 

Festival Sponsorships
There are a few sponsorships available for the Deity worship on Sri Radhashtami. Offerings can be made in the names of loved ones.
Book here. Queries: 063 297 4398

2027 Calendar
The A5 desktop calendar is now available at the Book Table and Radhanath’s Gifts. Cost R60.

Week Ahead

Saturday 12 September
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
By His Holiness Vishvavasu Swami

Sunday 13 September
Caitanya Caritamrta Class @7:30am
By His Holiness Vishvavasu Swami

Love Feast @11am
Can We See God?
With His Holiness Vishvavasu Swami

Invest in Invisible Wealth @4pm
With His Holiness SB Keshava Swami
Venue: Graduate School of Business and Leadership, UKZN Westville
Tickets: R100 per person and R80 for pensioners
Tickets are available online at Webtickets here and at Radhanath’s Gifts.
Transport from the temple is available via a free bus departing at 2:30pm. Book your seat by contacting +27 83 306 4323. Krishna Kitchen Cafe will be open at the event.

Monday 14 September
Krishna Prema Nama-hatta (Unit 6/7) @7pm
Srila Prabhupada’s Love for Sri Krishna
With His Holiness Vishvavasu Swami
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth

Tuesday 15 September
Srimati Sita Thakurani’s (Consort of Advaita Acharya) Appearance 

Thursday 17 September
Srila Prabhupada’s Memorial Festival @9:30am
Incorporating the 81st Sri Vyasa-puja of His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami
Special Guests: His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami and His Holiness SB Keshava Swami
Venue: New Jagannath Puri

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living @6pm
With His Holiness SB Keshava Swami
Venue: Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

Friday 18 September
SSRRT Special Pre-Radhastami Morning Class @7:30am
Preparing the Heart
With His Holiness SB Keshava Swami

Class at New Jagannath Puri Temple @6:30pm
With His Holiness SB Keshava Swami

SSRRT Sri Radhastami Adivas Kirtan @5:30pm 
With His Grace Madhava Das & Her Grace Radhika Devi Dasi

Saturday 19 September
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple 
9:00am His Grace Madhava Das & Her Grace Radhika Devi Dasi
11:00am Radhastami Midday Class with His Holiness SB Keshava Swami

Sunday 20 September
New Jagannath Puri Love Feast @11am
With His Grace Madhava Das & Her Grace Radhika Devi Dasi

Save the Date

Deity Worship Course
A high-quality, comprehensive course covering the principles and practices of the sacred science of deity worship. This course ensures the preservation and transmission of these traditions to create well-trained pujaris.
Only open to second-initiated devotees. Cost: R2500The 16 Items of Temple Worship (Sodasopacara-puja)
Part 1 – Theory
Duration: 16 hours (Online)
Dates: Sat, 10 Oct & Sat 7 Nov
Time: 8am – 10am
Course Facilitator: His Grace
Nrsimha Kavaca Das
Self-Study Sessions:
17, 24, & 31 October
and 14, 21, & 28 November
Part 2 – Practical
Duration: 56 hours (In-person)
Dates: 12-19 December
10am-1:30pm: Mantras, Arcaman & Puja Training
3:30pm – 7pm: Practicals on what was learned in the morning sessions. 

Course Facilitators
His Grace Nrsimha Kavacha Das (ISKCON Deity Worship Minister)
His Grace Murli Manohar Das (ISKCON UK Deity Worship Minister)
His Grace Premanjana Das (Mayapur Academy Teacher)
His Grace Devadeva Das (ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry Executive Director)

Successful submission of assignments and final practical assessment qualifies for an accredited certificate from the ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry. This course also forms part of the Mayapur Academy Diploma. Registration details to follow. 

Brahminical Culture & Ethics 
This course is one of the five core units in the Mayapur Academy Deity Worship Diploma and is open to anyone who chants 16 rounds of japa and follows the four regulative principles of freedom. Initiation is
not a perquisite.
Cost: R500, includes lunch.
21-26 December
9am – 2pm
Duration: 25 hours (In-person)

Course Facilitators
His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami (Governing Body Commissioner)
His Grace Nrsimha Kavacha Das (ISKCON Deity Worship Minister)
His Grace Murli Manohar Das (ISKCON UK Deity Worship Minister)
His Grace Premanjana Das (Mayapur Academy Teacher) 

Successful submission of assignments qualifies for an accredited certificate from the ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry. This course also forms part of the Mayapur Academy Diploma.

Reminders

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
Govinda’s NEW WhatsApp Ordering & Queries Number: 073 009 3897

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

Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2026 Festival Guide

Dear Friends

A Janmashtami Meditation
“What gives Janmashtami its enduring beauty is that beneath all its splendour
lies profound intimacy. Krishna does not ask for extravagance. He asks for love. In Bhagavad-gita 9.26, He says, “If one offers Me with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, fruit or water, I will accept it.” This is the true elegance of Janmashtami: not a display, but sincerity. A prayer offered with attention. A song sung with feeling. A lamp turned with devotion. A single day shaped around remembrance. In a world of speed, distraction, and excess, Janmashtami offers something rare — sacred depth. It invites us to pause, to return, and to remember that the soul is nourished not by possession, but by devotion.” Devadeva Das

Thursday 3 September
Sri Krishna Janmashtami (Smarta)
Fruit, Flowers, Ghee Lamp Offerings & Gifts • 11am-7:30pm
Free Vegetarian Meals • 11am – 7:30pm
Gita Week Conclusion with His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami • 6pm-7:30pm
Janmashtami Market • 11:30am -7:30pm
Wisdom Books • SSRRT Maha Shop • Govinda’s Snack Bar • Events & SSRRT Connect

Friday 4 September
Sri Krishna Janmashtami
Fast until midnight.
4:30am – Midnight

Temple Schedule
4:30am Mangal Arati & Darshan of the Deities in Their 1st new outfit
5:15am Japa
7:15am Guru-puja to Srila Prabhupada
7:30am Greeting the Deities in Their 2nd new outfit
7:40am Class by His Grace Vraja Renu Das
9am-9pm • Public Offerings
You may offer gifts, jewellery, fruit & flowers, ghee lamps, cooking ingredients, & birthday cards to Sri Sri Radha Radhanath.
9:30pm Sri Krishna Janmashtami Maha Abhishek
Bookings are still open. Book here.
10:30pm Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Midnight Darshan of the Deities in Their 3rd New Outfit
Arati Times: 8:00am • 12:30pm • 4:15pm • 7:00pm • 9:00pm Arati & Kirtan

Free Vegetarian Meals • 10am-11:30pm

Maha Yagna • 3pm
Bookings are still open. Book here.

Janmashtami Concert
Venue: Main Marquee
6:00pm Bhajans by Kamani Moodley
7:05pm Bhaktivedanta College Children’s Sloka Recital
7:25pm Bhajans by Sanjeeth Teeluck
8:25pm Krishna Katha by His Grace Vraja Renu Das
9:20pm Natkhat Nandal – A Dance Drama by the Radhe Shyam Dance Academy
9:40pm Bhajans by Preven Moodley
10:30pm Bhajans by Aap Ka Suraj
11:20pm Bhajans by Krishnastami Das
Midnight Vaishnava Bhajans by Ravindra Swarup Das
*Programme subject to change

Krishna Kids Birthday Party & Children’s Activities • 6pm-10:30pm

Janmashtami Market • 6pm-10:30pm
Wisdom Books • SSRRT Maha Shop • Govinda’s Snack Bar • Events & SSRRT Connect

Janmashtami Challenge • 6pm-10:30pm
This 45-minute challenge is for everyone! Enter as an individual, couple, team, or family. On completion of each task, you will be awarded a colour-coded sticker to apply to your score card.
Challenge #1
Krishna Lila Adventure: Journey through the pastimes of Krishna with
interactive storytelling.
Challenge #2
Mantra Walk: Chant 108 Hare Krishna maha-mantras.
Challenge #3
Floating Prayer Lamps: Offer a lamp to Krishna with intention, and then we
will assist you in floating it in the moat.
Challenge #4
Prayers to Lord Krishna: Write a heartfelt prayer that can be offered to the Deities or added to the Community Lotus.
Use your completed score card to claim your prize.

Other Highlights • 6pm-10:30pm
• Campfire Kirtan
• Mantra Park

Radhanath’s Gifts 
OPEN until 10:30pm
You one stop shop for all your devotional apparel and memorabilia.

Parking & Security
Your safety is vital. Metro Police, SAPS, and two private security companies, as well as ample car guards, will be visible during the festival. Guest parking on the Temple property grass will be available first come, first-served basis. Once the Temple Parking is full, traffic will be diverted accordingly. Note the shuttle service will run on Friday, 4 September, from 6pm until Saturday, 5 September 1:30am.
Additional Secure Parking
Secure parking has been arranged at the following venues with a shuttle service to and from the festival drop-off zone:
• City Treasury
• Chatsworth Centre Rooftop
• Mosque
• Manpower Department

Sunday 5 September
Sri Vyasa-puja of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Fast until midday.
10:00am Kirtan
10:30am Srila Prabhupada Abhishek
11:00am Offering of the Vyasa-puja book & the Meaning of Vyasa Puja
11:15am Senior Devotee talks
12:00pm Bhoga Offering in Srila Prabhupada’s Room
1:00pm Srila Prabhuapda Pushpanjali & Guru-puja

Offerings of Love for His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Anyone following the principles of Krishna consciousness and chanting Hare Krishna is invited to prepare bhoga offerings for Srila Prabhupada. Please hand in your offerings by 11am in the amphitheatre. Kindly note that no offerings will be accepted in polystyrene containers. You may purchase eco-packaging from Radhanath’s Gifts. You may also bring flowers, flower garlands, and cards.

Sunday 6 September
Caitanya Caritamrta Class @7:30am
By His Grace Navin Krishna Das

Love Feast @11am
ISKCON’s 60th Anniversary: An Offering of Gratitude to Srila Prabhupada
With His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami & His Grace Vraja Renu Das
As we commemorate this extraordinary milestone, we invite devotees to express their appreciation, gratitude, and heartfelt reflections.
• What has Srila Prabhupada’s contribution meant to you?
• How has Krishna consciousness touched your life?
• What would you like to offer at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada on this special occasion?
Your words may be a message of gratitude, a personal reflection or a prayer from the heart. Due to the program concluding at 12:30pm, everyone may not get the opportunity to read their offering. Please book your reading spot here. 

Monday 7 September
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.

Tuesday 8 September
Break Fast 06:02 – 09:56

Reminders

Book Your Deity Festival Sponsorship Now!
You are invited to sponsor the Deity worship on the following festival days: Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Srila Prabhupada’s Sri Vyasa-puja, and Sri Radhashtami. Offerings can be made in the names of loved ones. Book here. Queries: 063 297 4398

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
Govinda’s NEW WhatsApp Ordering & Queries Number: 073 009 3897

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

Week Ahead 27 August – 2 September

Dear Friends

A Meditation on Lord Balaram
“Powerful Lord Balaram is sixteen years old, full of the lustre of youth and has a fair complexion, the colour of crystal. Balaram wears blue garments and a garland of forest flowers. Balaram’s handsome hair is tied in a graceful topknot. Splendid earrings adorn Balaram’s ears. Sri Baladeva’s neck is splendidly decorated with garlands of flowers and strings of jewels. Splendid armlets and bracelets ornament Douji’s graceful and very strong arms. Balaram’s feet are decorated with splendid jewelled anklets. Sri Baladeva is Sri Krishna’s dearest friend. Baladeva is a great reservoir of the nectar mellows of many kinds of transcendental pastimes.”

Gita Week 
With His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
28 August – 3 September
Saturday & Sunday • 5pm-6pm
Monday – Friday • 6pm-7:30pm
Free meals will be served before the katha.

The July/August 2026 Hare Krishna News offers a guide to preparing your mind and heart for Sri Krishna Janmashtami, why we honour the spiritual master, Janmashtami activities for children, a special recipe to prepare for Krishna or Srila Prabhupada, and more. View/download here.

Offerings of Love on Sri Vyasa-puja for His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Saturday 5 September
Anyone following the principles of Krishna consciousness and chanting Hare Krishna is invited to prepare bhoga offerings for Srila Prabhupada. Please hand in your offerings by 11am in the amphitheatre. Kindly note that no offerings will be accepted in polystyrene containers. You may purchase eco-packaging from Radhanath’s Gifts. You may also bring flowers, flower garlands, and cards.

Week Ahead

Thursday 27 August
Sri Balaram Purnima
Fast until noon
2nd Month of Chaturmasya (Fast from yoghurt for one month.)
Jhulana Yatra ends.

Saturday 29 August
Srila Prabhupada’s Departure for the USA.
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
By His Grace Vraja Renu Das

Monthly Sankirtan Festival @9:00am
Meet at 9am at the Book Office.
Register with Radha Raman 076 587 9558 before Friday, 28 July.
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.

Sri Krishna Janmashtami Bangladesh Market Community Fest @9:30am
Venue: Bangladesh Market, Unit 3, Chatsworth
Lamp Offerings • Free Meals • Devotional Entertainment • Spiritual Discussion

Clare Estate Sri Krishna Janmashtami Festival @3pm
Guest Speakers: His Grace Smita Krishna Das & His Grace Vrajarenu Das
Kampara Conference Centre • 490 Clare Road
Queries: Paramatma Das • 076 549 5474(WhatsApp) 

Lotus Park Sri Krishna Janmashtami Festival @5pm
Lotus Park Community Hall • 4 Araucaria Place
Guest Speaker: His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Queries: Pranesh • 065 891 8287 or Krishnamrita Das 082 932 1139

Sunday 30 August
Caitanya Caritamrita Class @7:30am
By His Grace Radhika Jivana Das

Sri Krishna Janmashtami Pre-Festival • 11am – 5pm
A Special Class in the Temple @11am
The Night Everything Changed – Why the World Celebrates Janmashtami 
With His Grace Vraja Renu Das

Janmashtami Kirtan Concert 
2:30pm – 5pm
With JC Live, Kanhaiya, Krishnastami Das & Band

Festival Highlights
• Offerings & Gifts – You may offer fruit & flowers, gifts, jewellery, cooking ingredients & cards to Sri Sri Radha Radhanath.
Body Art • Kirtan Mela • Mantra Park • Krishna Katha • Wisdom Books • SSRRT Maha Shop • Govinda’s Snack Bar • Free Vegetarian Meals • ISKCON Durban Connect

Gita Week Class @5pm with His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Monday 31 August
Merebank Sri Krishna Janmashtami Festival @6:30pm
Merebank Secondary School • Juggernaut Road
Guest Speaker: His Grace Ramvijay Das
Queries: His Grace Panchamrita Das • 084 441 5647

Krishna Prema Nama-hatta (Unit 6/7) @7pm
Video Lecture: Lord Balaram – The Destroyer of Anarthas by His Grace Amarendra Das
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth
SSRRT Jhulana Yatra @7:25pm

Reminders

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
Govinda’s NEW WhatsApp Ordering & Queries Number: 073 009 3897

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