Dear Friends
2026 Durban Festival of Chariots Highlights
Sunset Parade
Monday • 6 April • 5:00pm
Route: Starting at the North Beach Bay of Plenty Amphitheatre (festival site), proceeding on lower Marine Parade (promenade) to North Beach Paddling Pools and back. This route is 2kms.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours.
Aerial Fireworks Display
Saturday • 4 April • 9:30pm
Watch the spectacular fireworks from the festival site – Bay of Plenty Lawns and Amphitheatre. (This highlight is weather-dependent.)
Drama: Shiva & Sati
3 & 4 April @7pm and 6 April @6pm
The stirring story of the in-law dynamics between the great God of Dissolution, Lord Shiva and his father-in-law Daksha, the Progenitor of the World. Shiva’s consort, Sati, insists on visiting her parents at a gala; however, the consequences culminate in a shocking end, demonstrating love and rejection. This is a riveting tale of loyalty and commitment. It is a strong endorsement of a wholesome divine couple.
Bus Service from Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple & New Jagannath Puri Temple
Friday 3 April
The bus leaves the temple at 8:30am and leaves the site at 9pm.
Saturday 4 April
The bus leaves the temple at 10:30am and leaves the site at 10pm.
Sunday 5 April
The bus leaves the temple at 10:30am and leaves the site at 9pm.
Monday 6 April
The bus leaves the temple at 10:30am and leaves the site at 8pm.
Safety & Security
The festival site, entrance from the Amphitheatre, and parking area will have security to ensure the safety of festival visitors.
Secure Paid Parking will be available at the Old Military Museum.
Easter Opening Times
Govinda’s
Friday, 3 April 9:30am-6pm
Saturday, 4 April 9:30am-6pm
Sunday, 5 April CLOSED
Monday, 6 April 9:30am-6pm
Radhanath’s Gifts
Friday, 3 April 9:30am-3pm
Saturday, 4 April 9:30am-3pm
Sunday, 5 April CLOSED
Monday, 6 April 9:30am-3pm
Book Table
3-6 April • 9:30am-5pm
Note: The Temple will be open for darshan and arati as per usual.
Week Ahead
Thursday 26 March
Sri Rama Naumi (Smarta)
Sri Sri Sita-Ram Lakshman & Hanuman Darshan
Fruit, Flower, Incense & Lamp Offerings
10am-6pm
Free Vegetarian Meals
10am-7pm
6:00pm Kirtan
6:15pm Rama-katha with His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
7:00pm Arati & Kirtan
Friday 27 March
Sri Rama Naumi (Vaisnava)
Fast until midday
Sri Sri Sita-Ram Lakshman & Hanuman Darshan
Fruit, Flower, Incense & Lamp Offerings and Free Vegetarian Meals
10am-6pm
Morning Festival
4:30am Mangal Arati
5:15am Japa
7:15am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja
7:30pm Greetings the Deities in Their new outfit
7:45am Special Rama Naumi Class by His Grace Jagadananda Pandit Das
Midday Festival
11:15am Kirtan
11:30am Rama-katha by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
12:30pm Arati & Kirtan
1:00pm Break Fast prasad
Evening Festival
6:00pm Kirtan
6:15pm Rama-katha by His Grace Swarup Damodar Das
7:00pm Arati & Kirtan
7:30pm Prasad
Saturday 28 March
Transcendental Dairies Class @7:30am
By His Grace Bhakta Nashvin
Sri Rama Naumi Sankirtan Festival
Meet at 9am at the Book Office.
Register with Radha Raman 076 587 9558 before Friday, 27 March.
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 quality company & conversation, and have a phenomenal experience.
Pre-Durban Festival of Chariots Maha Harinam @5pm
Starting at Mini Town Parking
Sunday 29 March
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.
Caitanya Caritamrta Class @7:30am
By His Grace Smita Krishna Das
Snana Yatra at New Jagannath Puri Temple @9am
Love Feast @11am
Srila Prabhupada’s Vision for the Ratha-yatra
With His Grace Swarup Damodar Das
Monday 30 March
Ekadasi Break Fast 06:05 – 10:01
Krishna Prema Nama-hatta (Unit 6/7) @7pm
Bhagavad-gita Class
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth
Wednesday 1 April
Appearance of Sri Radha-kunda
Hanuman Jayanti
Special Class @7:30am
With His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami
Reminders
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
