Dear Friends
9 Days to the 40th Anniversary!
Celebrate 40 Years of Devotion with a Timeless Keepsake
To mark the 40th Anniversary of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath, the Temple proudly unveils its first-ever Commemorative Coin Collection—a rare and elegant tribute to this sacred milestone. Available in gold, silver or bronze plating, each coin comes encased in a premium collector’s box. This exclusive release is more than a memento—it’s a piece of spiritual history to cherish for generations. Limited quantities available. Secure yours today and honour this divine legacy forever.
Bronze – R1508
Silver – R2508
Gold – R4508
Full Set – R8008
Purchase your coin/s here.
Anniversary Maha Abhisheks
There will be three spectacular abhisheks honouring this momentous occasion:
1. Srila Prabhupada's Commemorative 50th Anniversary Maha Abhishek
Saturday • 11 October • 3pm
Donation: R258
This includes a clay pot that you will use to personally bathe Srila Prabhupada.
2. Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Maha Amrita Abhishek
Saturday • 11 October • 2:30pm
Donation: R508
3. Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Maha Pushpa Abhishek
Sunday • 12 October • 1pm
Donation R208
Book your Maha Abhishek/s here.
Queries: Bhakti Katha Dasi 061 464 5327 or bhakti@iskcondurban.net
Kartik – The Month of Damodar
7 October – 5 November
Deity Seva
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Anniversary
Mother Yasoda & Lord Damodar garlands – R250
Vaishnava Seva
Offering of names – R108
Ghee lamps – R558/day
Evening Prasad – R758/day
Please WhatsApp 063 297 4398 for bookings.
Week Ahead
Thursday 2 October
Ramachandra Vijayotsava – Victory of Lord Ramachandra
Sri Madhvacharya Appearance Anniversary
Friday 3 October
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.
7:30am Srila Prabhupada Lilamrta by His Grace Medhavi Das (ACBSP)
Saturday 4 October
Break Fast 05:30 – 09:40
7:30am Transcendental Dairies Class by His Grace Kshudi Das (ACBSP)
Srila Prabhupada 50th Anniversary Commemorative Bus Tour @9am
With His Grace Medhavi Das, His Grace Kshudi Das, & His Grace Srutakirti Das.
Note: This program is fully booked.
Living with the Divine: Integrating Deity Worship into Daily Life @4pm
With Her Grace Vishakha Devi Dasi
Hosted by Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Women's Forum
Vishakha Devi is dedicated to the Deity Care Department at ISKCON Vrindavan. She will share with us how to make deity worship part of your everyday life, thus capturing the Lord in your heart. She will cover simple to elaborate offerings both at home and at the Temple. This presentation is open to all – beginners and experienced devotees. Register here.
Sunday 5 October
7:30am Sri Caitanya Caritamrita Class by His Grace Medhavi Das (ACBSP)
Love Feast @11am
Srila Prabhupada Pastimes
With His Grace Srutakirti Das (ACBSP)
Srila Prabhupada's Commemorative 50th Anniversary Maha Abhishek Clay Pot Collection
You are invited to personalise your offering: collect your claypot on Sunday, October 5th, between 11am and 1pm to take home to decorate or meet Serena in the Prasad Marquee to decorate it at the Temple.
Srila Prabhupada’s 50th Anniversary Commemorative Celebration @2pm
His Grace Medhavi Das, His Grace Kshudi Das, His Grace Srutakirti Das & His Holiness Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami
Note: This event is fully booked and bookings are closed.
Monday 6 October
7:00am Visit to the Old Fort Military Park, 208 K E Masinga Road
7:30am Japa Walk on the Beachfront, starting at Durban Mini Town
Srila Prabhupada went to these places on his morning walks 50 years ago.
With His Grace Medhavi Das, His Grace Kshudi Das, & His Grace Srutakirti Das. RSVP: 061 735 3515 or 084 623 9164
Tuesday 7 October
Kartik Begins – Sharad Purnima
Sri Krishna Saradiya Rasayatra
4th Month of Chaturmasya – Fast from urad dal for one month.
Note: Lamp offerings will begin on Tuesday night, and they will be available throughout the day during the month of Kartik. Reusable brass lamps will be used this year. Kindly do not take them away, as they will be washed and used every day.
7:30am Srimad Bhagavatam Class by His Grace Kshudi Das (ACBSP)
10:00am Harinam Sankirtan at Durban City Hall
11:00am Srila Prabhupada Disciples Sanga at the Japanese Gardens & Lunch
With His Grace Medhavi Das, His Grace Kshudi Das & His Grace Srutakirti Das. RSVP: 061 735 3515 or 084 623 9164
Sharad Purnima Festival – 1st Night of Kartik
5:30pm Kirtan
6:00pm Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami and His Grace Madhan Mohan Das
7:00pm Darshan of the Deities in Their new outfit. Arati & Kirtan
7:25pm Singing of the Damodarastaka followed by the first offering of lamps to Lord Damodar and Mother Yashoda
7:45pm Prasad
8:30pm Arati & Offering of Lamps
For the month of Kartik singing of Damodarastaka and offering of lamps will be from 7:25pm-7:45pm daily.
Wednesday 8 October
7:30am Srimad Bhagavatam Class by His Grace Srutakirti Das (ACBSP)
Thursday 9 October
7:30am Srimad Bhagavatam Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Shri Luxmi Narayan Temple Festival @6pm
With His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami, His Grace Medhavi Das, His Grace Kshudi Das & His Grace Srutakirti Das.
Venue: 49 Green Fern Road, Mobeni Heights
This is the only venue in Chatsworth that Srila Prabhupada visited 50 years ago.
RSVP: 061 735 3515 or 084 623 9164
Friday 10 October
7:30am Srimad Bhagavatam Class by His Grace Madan Mohan Das
Reservoir Hills Hindu Seva Samaj Festival @6pm
With His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami, His Grace Medhavi Das, His Grace Kshudi Das, His Grace Srutakirti Das & His Holiness Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami
Venue: 9 Battersea Avenue, Reservoir Hills
This venue is one of the three public events that were arranged for Srila Prabhupada in Durban. RSVP: 061 735 3515 or 084 623 9164
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple 40th Anniversary Festival Guide
Featuring at the Festival:
1. The Memory Vault: An archive of your experiences, service, and special moments at our beloved temple.
Share Your Story:
Your first darshan or unforgettable service
A special reciprocation from Sri Sri Radha Radhanath
Devotees who inspired you along the way
Cherished festival memories and transformations
Photos and keepsakes that hold deep meaning
Every memory will be recorded live on 11 & 12 October (10am-4pm) and preserved for future generations. Please book your recording slot with Priya Kishori via WhatsApp: 082 806 1646 or priyakishori@iskcondurban.net. Your story is part of our temple's history. Let's honour this sacred journey together!
2. 40th & 50th Exhibition
Walk through the historical gallery of Srila Prabhupada’s visit to South Africa 50 years ago and Sri Sri Radha Radhanath festivals over these past 40 years. The exhibit will take visitors on a journey from the early construction days through to the opening festivities, up to the current day. There will be a photo exhibit, videos and a continuous loop of hundreds of photographs to take one down memory lane. We would like to recognise all the devotees, including those who have departed, who have rendered any service to Their Lordships. Hence, there will be a Memory Wall where visitors will have an opportunity to place a card with a photo of either themselves with a written description of their service or of a departed devotee. A visitors' book will also be available, and we encourage everyone to record their names in the book; this will eventually form part of the historic records of attendance at this monumental event.
The exhibit will also showcase the various programs the temple continually runs, such as nama-hattas, the Deity program, Bhakti Yoga Society, Book Distribution, the Women’s Forum, Youth Group, Sunday Love Feast, SSRRT Connect & Hare Krishna News, Bhakti Theatre, Festivals, Food For Life, Bhaktivedanta College of Education & Culture, Community Connection, and Donations.
3. Govinda’s Pop-Up
Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 10am-1pm
Veg Fish Cakes, Half Moons, Samosas, Patha Rolls, Kachoris, Vadas, Dhal Roti, Aloo Parathas
Boba & Hot Chips
Frozen: Range of Indian snacks.
4. Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Items
Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 10am-12pm
40th Anniversary Commemorative Coins
2026 Calendars
Desk Mats
Tote Bags
Resin Lapel Pins
Laser Cut Deity Frames
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Lockets
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Maha Jewellery
Festival Day 1
Saturday 11 October
7:30am Greeting of Their Lordships in Their new outfit & Adivas Ceremony
7:45am Class by His Grace Kshudi Das (ACBSP)
Main Tent
10:00am Kirtan
10:30am Official Opening Ceremony with VIPs & Senior Devotees
With His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami, His Grace Medhavi Das, His Grace Kshudi Das, His Grace Srutakirti Das, His Holiness Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami & ISKCON GBC Chairperson, His Grace Govardhan Das
11:40am Drama by Bhakti Theatre: Make Me Dance
Fifty years ago, one man arrived in South Africa with a message that transcended race, fear, and division: real love knows no borders. Through dance, poetry, music, and story, we celebrate the legacy of Srila Prabhupada — and those who dared to awaken spiritually during Apartheid. Feel. Move. Remember.
12:25pm Everyone makes their way to the Temple for the Raj Bhoga Arati & Kirtan
1:15pm Prasad
Temple Room
2:30pm Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Maha Amrita Abhishek
3:00pm Srila Prabhupada Maha Abhishek
3:30pm Petal & Mantra Immersion Mela
Help prepare petals for the Maha Pushpa Abhishek.
5:30pm Srila Prabhupada Disciples Sanga
With His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami, His Grace Medhavi Das, His Grace Kshudi Das, His Grace Ramanujacharya Das, His Grace Srutakirti Das & His Holiness Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami.
7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan
7:30pm Damodarastaka & Lamp Offerings
8:00pm Fireworks Display followed by Prasad
Festival Day 2
Sunday 12 October
Temple Room
7:15 am Srila Prabhupada Guru-puja
7:30 am Greeting of Their Lordships in Their new outfit
7:45 am Class by His Grace Srutakirti Das (ACBSP)
9:00 am Special Breakfast
10:00am Depart for the Pada-yatra with Sri Sri Radha Radhanath
Amphitheatre
11:00am 40th Anniversary Bhoga Offering
For the first time, everyone will get the opportunity to personally prepare a food offering for Sri Sri Radha Radhanath. However, there are guidelines, and booking is essential. No offerings will be accepted without a confirmed booking. Contact Shalina 076 689 7186.
Temple Room
11:00am Srila Prabhupada Guru-puja
11:15am 40th Anniversary Memoirs & Anecdotes facilitated by His Holiness Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami
With His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami, His Grace Medhavi Das, His Grace Kshudi Das, His Grace Ramanujacharya Das & His Grace Srutakirti Das
12:30pm Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Darshan in Their flower outfit
Raj Bhoga Arati & Kirtan
1:00pm Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Maha Pushpa Abhishek
2:00pm Feast
NB: The program is subject to change.
Reminders
Govinda's Extended Trading
17 September – 17 October
We’ve extended our trading hours – just for you!
Deliciously hearty, sattvic, and wholesome meals.
You can also save time by ordering through WhatsApp 078 849 4291 – quick, simple, and hassle-free.
Just order, pick up, and pay – dinner sorted!
Mondays – Saturdays: 9:30am – 6pm
Sundays: 9:30am – 3pm
ISKCON Durban Guesthouse
To book:
Call/WhatsApp +27 (0)65 678 9654
guesthouse@iskcondurban.net
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
