Week Ahead 26 July – 1 August 2024
Dear Friends
40th Anniversary Logo Contest
We received 55 entries, which were both creative and artistic. Thank you to all who entered. Deciding on the top three challenged our four judges. The final selection was based on ease of social media & print usage and alignment with the Temple’s brand. Congratulations to the top designs, they can be viewed on our social media. Now it’s your turn. Vote for the logo you like best. You can vote on any one of the following platforms (note: voting closes on Monday, 29 July, midday.):
ISKCON Durban News WhatsApp Channel
Facebook @DurbanKrishna
Instagram @DurbanKrishna
Women’s Day High Tea
Hosted by ISKCON Durban Women’s Forum
Friday • 9 August • 1pm to 4pm
Mantra Meditation with Anasuya Devi Dasi
Spiritual Principles & The Women Who Perfectly Followed Them with Gaura Premi Devi Dasi (Dr Gourisha Jugunan – Keynote Speaker)
Your Best Investment with Krisangi Radhe Dasi
Cooking Demonstration with Manjari Sevika Dasi
Ayurveda for Women with Syama Premi Devi Dasi (Dr Aditi Bipath)
R150 per person includes tea ¶ snacks and supper. R120 for pensioners.
Tickets are available at Radhanath’s Gift or online.
Want to be a vendor at the Janmashtami Festival Lotus Market?
Saturday 24th August & Sunday 25th August
10am – 3pm
Contact the following devotees to book a stall:
Dayal Caitanya 083 557 1062
Paramatma 076 549 5474
Nerson 084 401 0119
Shanil 068 344 0313
Panchamrita 084 441 5647
What you can expect at the market: Vegan & Veg Food, Arts & Crafts, Kids Activities, Jumping Castle, Live Entertainment, Laser Tag and more.
Week Ahead
Saturday 27 July
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
with Her Grace Gaura Premi Devi Dasi
July Monthly Sankirtan Festival @10am
Meet at the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Prasad Marquee to collect your book pack and join a team on book distribution. We will meet back at the temple at 1:00pm for realisations and a prasad feast.
Westville Nama-hatta @3pm
How to Become a Sage of Steady Mind
with Her Grace Gaura Premi Devi Dasi
Venue: UKZN Westville Hindu Centre
RSVP: Karuna-sakti Dasi on 0710515320 (WhatsApp only)
The women’s month program this week: This event begins at 2pm with advice on technology by Bhakta Dean and a cooking demo by Karuna-sakti Dasi.
Sunday 28 July
Srila Lokanath Gosvami’s Disappearance
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with His Grace Jaisacinandana Das
Love Feast @11am
Inspiration from Srila Prabhupada
with His Grace Seva Kunja Das
Monday 29 July
The Incorporation of ISKCON in New York
Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth
Wednesday 31 July
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans, and legumes.
Thursday 1 August
Ekadasi Break Fast 06:40 – 10:15
Save the Date
The Bhaktivedanta College of Education & Culture May Course Guide
ONLINE – Nectar of Devotion Overview
3 x 2-hour sessions
You require the book, The Nectar of Devotion. The course fee is R 50.
Fridays • 2; 6 & 16 August • 2pm-4pm
Course facilitator: Ranga Devi Dasi (0715579448)
ONLINE – Bhakti Sastri Degree Module 1
Classes are 2-hour sessions
You require the book, Bhagavad-gita As It Is. The course fee is R 100.
Saturdays • commencing 10 August • 2pm-4pm
Course facilitator: Raghunath Bhatta Das (0826140335)
ONLINE – Bhagavad-gita As It Is Overview
Five x 2-hour sessions
You require the book, Bhagavad-gita As It Is. The course fee is R 50.
Sundays • commencing 18 August • 5pm-7pm
Course facilitator: Vaisnava-priya Dasi (0784428080)
You can message the facilitator AND register here.
Reminders
ISKCON Durban Sponsorships
You are invited to offer Vaishnava-seva by sponsoring a devotee breakfast or lunch.
You may also offer Deity sponsorships, which include: Take Cake of Krishna, annadaan, pushpadaan, and special festival offerings. Note: Sponsorships for Balaram Purnima, Janmashtami, and Srila Prabhupada’s Appearance Day are now open.
Contact Ishara at 063 297 4398 to make your booking.
Offerings can be made in the names of loved ones.
ISKCON Durban Guesthouse
To book:
Call/WhatsApp +27 (0)65 678 9654
guesthouse@iskcondurban.net
Govinda’s Restaurant & 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
