Dear Friends
Sri Nrsimha Chaturdasi
Appearance Anniversary of Lord Nrsimha
Thursday 30 April
Fast until dusk (5:47pm)
We are offering two options for active participation in the upcoming Nrsimha Festival. You may take advantage of either or both:
Sri Nrsimha Yagna @3:00pm
The sastra states no yagna is complete without daan (giving). We therefore invite you to offer a minimum donation of R108 per person. Booking is essential and limited. Please book here.
Maha Abhishek @5:15pm
You are invited to sponsor Lord Nrsimhadeva’s Maha Abhishek.
The cost is R508. Please book here.
Contact Bhakti Katha via WhatsApp 061 464 5327
Week Ahead
Saturday 18 April
Transcendental Dairies Class @7:30am
By His Grace Madan-mohana Das
Sunday 19 April
Caitanya Caritamrta Class @7:30am
By His Grace Madan-mohana Das
2026 Durban Festival of Chariots Appreciation Festival
New Jagannath Puri Temple @11am
SSRRT Love Feast @11am
Lord Nrsimha – The Divine Protector
With His Grace Dhruva Das
Monday 20 April
Krishna Prema Nama-hatta (Unit 6/7) @7pm
Bhagavad-gita Class
With His Grace Madan-mohana Das
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth
Wednesday 22 April
Nitai Gaura Prema Nama-hatta (Saptah Mandir) @6:30pm
Self-Knowledge & Natural Inclinations
With His Grace Madan-mohana Das
Venue: Saptah Mandir
5 Whittaker Avenue, Reservoir Hills
Queries: Paramatma Das on 076 549 5474 via WhatsApp
Save the Date
Saturday 25 April
Sri Vyasa Puja of His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami @10:30am
Venue: Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple
Bhoga offerings are most welcome.
Samskara Course
Learn the spirit, mood and culture behind the essential samskaras recommended by the sages and sastras. Samskaras refine our entire being so that our contributions to ourselves and others are impactful. A person who goes through this system grows to be physically strong, emotionally stable, mentally benevolent, intellectually truthful and spiritually filled with servitude. 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
Registration and more details here.
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