Week Ahead 13-19 September 2024

Dear Friends 

Bhadra Purnima
6 Days to Go to Goloka!
Wednesday 18 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

Three possible 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 5-6 family & friends and together sponsor a set.

Payment options – we’ve come up with affordable ways to sponsor a set.
Once-off = R3400
Over three months = R1134
Over six months = R567

Special Blessing
On Bhadra Purnima (Wednesday 18 September) there will be a yagna held in Sri Dham Mayapur to offer the heroic efforts of all devotees, participants and donors from around the world. The yagna will be broadcast live on Mayapur TV. The time is to be confirmed. 

Special Delivery
We can arrange for your set to be delivered on Bhadra Purnima. 

Contact Radha Raman on 076 587 9558 or Ujjvala Rasa on 072 158 0918 or email sankirtanoffice@iskcondurban.net

Week Ahead

Friday 13 September
SSRR Youth Group BookClub – ONLINE @ 6pm 
The book club is one hour and we will be reading from In Essence. You may purchase a copy of In Essence (R50) from the Book Table or Book Office.
Please contact Shyam 071 863 0568 or Rohini 060 527 3328

Kendra Nama-hatta @7pm
An evening with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami
Venue: Kendra Hall, 5 John Zikhali Rd, Greyville

Saturday 14 September
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.
Fast until noon for Lord Vamana.

Transcendental Diaries @7:30am
with His Grace Virabhadra Das

Sunday 15 September
Appearance Anniversary of Lord Vamana
(Fast is observed on Saturday 14 September)
Ekadasi Break Fast 05:53 – 09:52

Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with Her Grace Priya Kishori Devi Dasi 

Love Feast @11am
Saranagati – Principles of Surrender
with His Grace Smita Krishna Das

Monday 16 September
Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur’s Appearance
Fast until midday. 
Festival begins at 11:30am

Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth

Tuesday 17 September
Sri Vyasa-puja of His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami
The festival will be held at New Jagannath Puri Temple, Phoenix.
9am-2pm

Wednesday 18 September
Bhadra Purnima

Reminders

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

Sri Radhashtami 2024 Festival Guide

Dear Friends

“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) 

Sri Radhashtami Festival Guide
Wednesday 11 September
Fast until Midday

Morning Festival
4:30am Mangal Arati, darshan of the Deities in their 1st new outfit
7:15am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja
7:30am Greeting of the Deities in their 2nd new outfit
7:30am Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Midday Festival
9:30am Offering of Birthday Cards to Srimati Radharani – Anyone can personally offer a card to Srimati Radharani.
10:00am Special Cakes Offering – Would you like to bake a cake as a personal offering to Srimati Radharani? Booking is essential. Contact Nitya Manjari 073 023 3761 via WhatsApp only. Note: No offerings will be accepted without a confirmed booking.
10:15am Kirtan with His Grace Madhava Das (through to 11:30am)
10:30am Maha Abhishek – Sponsor the Maha Abhishek. Your opportunity to assist the pujaris to bathe Sri Sri Radha Radhanath. Book using this link or contact Bhakti Katha 061 464 5327 (WhatsApp only) or psdgbhakti@gmail.com for queries. Sponsorship is R508.
11:30am Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
12:30pm Rajbhoga Arati and kirtan
1:30pm Prasad Feast 

Evening Festival
4:15pm Arati and kirtan, and birthday cards offering – Anyone can personally offer a card to Srimati Radharani.
5:00pm Kirtan with His Grace Madhava Das & Her Grace Radhika Dasi
7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan, darshan of the Deities in their 3rd new outfit
7:30pm Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami and His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami
8:30pm Arati and kirtan
8:45pm Light prasad

Week Ahead

Saturday 7 September
Transcendental Diaries @7:30am
with Her Grace Radhika Dasi

New Jagannath Puri Temple Youth Festival @10:30am
with His Grace Madhava Das & Her Grace Radhika Dasi
You are required to register to attend this festival here

Westville Nama-hatta @3pm
Attaining the Ultimate Goal of Life
with Her Grace Gaura Premi Devi Dasi
Venue: UKZN Westville Hindu Centre
RSVP: Karuna-sakti Dasi on 071 051 5320 (WhatsApp only)

Sunday 8 September
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

SSRRT Love Feast @11am
with Madhava Das & Radhika Dasi 

NJP Love Feast @11am
with Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Monday 9 September
Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth

Tuesday 10 September
ISKCON Pietermaritzburg’s Kirtan Festival @6pm
with Madhava Das & Radhika Dasi 

SSRR Youth Group BookClub – ONLINE
Starting 13 September @ 6pm 
The book club is one hour and we will be reading from In Essence. You may purchase a copy of In Essence (R50) from the Book Table or Book Office. Please contact Shyam 071 863 0568 or Rohini 060 527 3328

The Bhaktivedanta College of Education & Culture’s Kirtan Seminar has been postponed.

Bhadra Purnima
18 September
The Gift of Srimad Bhagavatam 
Be a part of the Go to Goloka campaign this Bhadra Purnima by purchasing or gifting a set of Srimad Bhagavatam. A Srimad Bhagavatam set costs R3400, with payment plans if required. For more information, contact Radha Raman on 076 587 9558 or Ujjvala Rasa on 072 158 0918.

Festival Receipt Books
A reminder to all devotees who have outstanding receipt books for Janmashtami to return them to the temple as soon as possible.

Reminders
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