Dear Friends
Her Grace Urmila Devi Dasi Visits
4-17 December
Urmila Devi Dasi is a disciple of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. She is a member of the renounced order of vanaprastha. She regularly visits temples and holy places worldwide to hold discourses on topics of yoga, mantra meditation, and living in spiritual consciousness. She is a published author and has written numerous articles and books, both for adults and children, on the science of bhakti. She is the chairperson of the Sastric Advisory Council to ISKCON Governing Body Commission, and has a PhD in Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Urmila Devi Dasi has recently published two Amazon Best Seller books: Career Dharma and Krishna Meditations.
She will be doing a special series of classes based on Manah Siksha (Instructions for the Mind), Krishna Mediations classes based on her book, a writing workshop, the seminar Career Dharma based on her best-selling book, and more.
You can register for the Career Dharma Seminar here.
His Grace Kshudi Das Visits
30 November – 7 February
Kshudi Das is from the US and is a disciple of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. He and another devotee were the first to arrive in South Africa. He is the pioneer of the Krishna Consciousness movement in South Africa. When left alone, he remained in South Africa hiding from the apartheid government, to establish Krishna consciousness. He now lives in Vrindavan, India and travels the world preaching Krishna consciousness.
His Grace Ananta Sesa Visits
29 November – 6 December
Ananta Sesa Das served as the Temple President at ISKCON Nagpur & ISKCON Amravati and was the Youth Cultivation Director. He is currently serving as in congregational cultivation and as a counsellor. He is also the zonal supervisor for Maharashtra, a member of the ISKCON Sannyasa Ministry Secretariat Team and a sannyasa candidate.
2024 Prabhupada Marathon
Different Ways You Can Participate:
Include a book in your festive gifts
Have a pre-arranged spot at a local Mall or Market
Join the Harinam Party by sharing the Holy Name in the streets or distribute books door to door in your local area
Ask a friend to purchase a book or share it on your social media page
You can support book distributors by driving them to different locations, make lunch packs or even help carry their book bags!
You can give a donation towards book distribution initiatives or encourage others to contribute towards spiritual learning
Contact the Book Office Team on 076 587 9558 / sankirtanoffice@iskcondurban.net
Radhanath’s Gifts New Stock!
Finally incense bundles are back in stock and will be available from Saturday 30 November.
Week Ahead
Saturday 30 November
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
with His Grace Radhika Jivana Das
Monthly Sankirtan Festival
9:30am – 2:00pm
Come together to share the life-changing wisdom of Srila Prabhupada’s books with the world. Whether you’re a seasoned devotee or new to this service, everyone is welcome! No experience necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and love for spreading Krishna consciousness.
For more information, contact Radha Raman Das on 076 587 9558
Maha Harinam on North Beach Promenade @6pm
Starting point: Outside Mini Town
ISKCON Durban Youth Group presents
2024 Year-end Youth Kirtan Mela
Close this year by completely absorbing yourself in the transcendental holy name. You are welcome to bring your own instruments.
2:00pm – 7:30pm
Lunch and dinner will be served.
Register here
Sunday 1 December
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with His Grace Govardhan Das
Love Feast @11am
The Importance of Reading & Distributing Srila Prabhupada’s Books
with HIs Grace Ananta Sesa Das
Monday 2 December
Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth
RSVP: Alanath Das: 083 775 2760
Wednesday, 4 December
Saptah Mandhir Nama-hatta @6:30pm
Krishna Meditations (based on Srimad Bhagavatam)
Paramatma Das (0765495474)
Thursday 5 December
Writing Workshop @6:30pm
Book your seat via WhatsApp: Gaura Bhumi Devi Dasi 079 051 53 29
Saturday 7 December
Career Dharma for Learners (Under 18s)
10:30am – 1pm
Includes Lunch • Cost R80
Queries: Rukmini Dasi 084 579 1080
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Women’s Forum @2:00pm
Peace Over Worry 2025
Queries: Krisangi Radhe 083 254 8339
Reminders
ISKCON Durban Guesthouse
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
