Dear Friends
A Unique Opportunity to serve Sri Sri Radha Radhanath
On Sunday, February 9, we celebrate Chandan Yatra to help keep Sri Sri Radha Radhanath cool in the hot Summer days. Two sandalwood grinding stations are set up in the Temple. Take advantage of this opportunity to render intimate service to the Deities by grinding sandalwood.
Various Deity sponsorships are available on this special day and for Sri Advaita Acharya and Lord Nityananda’s celebrations. Please contact our sponsorship team on 063 297 4398
The side Entrance is Closed until Friday 14 February for Driveway Upgrade
We are happy to announce that the much-needed driveway upgrade has commenced. One of the offerings for the 40th and 50th Anniversary celebrations is to renovate and upgrade various areas of the Temple. Various contractors were approached over the years and a few days ago, unexpectedly an arrangement worked out for a service provider (who works on public roads) to reinstate and tar the driveway. The contractor is only available over the next two weeks and was able to start work during the week. We anticipate that this will cause inconvenience to many but want to beg your patience and tolerance in advance. The only parking available is in front of the main entrance. We have increased security in this area as well.
Devotee Kitchen Fund-raiser
Sunday • 9 February • 11am – 2.30pm
Dokra (4 pieces) R35
Mini heart cakes R35
Banana Muffins 2 for R30
Frozen Koftas 250g for R35
Stoneground Bread R35
Granola 500g for R100
Couscous Salad (large tub) R45
To avoid disappointment order by Thursday 6 February, 5pm via WhatsApp: Nikunja Seva Dasi 0731767552 or Sukumari Dasi 0762015948
Calendars are now HALF Price!
4-page Wall Calendar: R30
Desktop Calendar: R30
Single-page Wall Calendar: R15
Nitya Seva – A Lifetime Offering
The words nitya seva mean eternal service, and this beautifully captures the spirit and purpose of this initiative. The Nitya Seva program is a heartfelt invitation to be part of preserving Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple. This initiative is directed at ensuring the Temple’s temple’s presence, worship, and spiritual offerings continue well into the future.
Benefits
You will enable the ongoing operations of the Temple, Deity worship, community projects, renovations, and festivals through your consistent financial support. Sign up here.
Week Ahead
Friday 31 February
Kendra Nama-hatta @7pm
How to See Krishna – Practical Insights
with His Grace Dharamraj Das
Venue: Kendra Hall, 5 John Zikhali Rd, Greyville
RSVP via Whatsapp 083 453 3026 (Bhakta Shravan)
Saturday 1 February
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
with His Grace Kshudi Das
Sunday 2 February
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with Her Grace Ranga Devi Dasi
Love Feast @11am
Bhaktivedanta College of Education & Culture 2024 Graduation
with His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Tuesday 4 February
Sri Advaita Acharya’s Appearance
Fast until midday.
11:30am Kirtan
11:45am Class by His Grace Kshudi Das
12:30pm Raj Bhoga Arati & Kirtan
1:00pm Break Fast Lunch Prasad
Wednesday 5 February
Saptah Mandir Nama-hatta @6:30pm
Bhagavad Gita – The Most Confidential Knowledge
With His Grace Anantadeva Das
Venue: Saptah Mandir Meditation Room
5 Whittaker Avenue
Reservoir Hills
Queries Paramatma Das 076 549 5474 (WhatsApp only)
Save the Date
Lord Nityananda’s Appearance
Monday 10 February
Fast until midday.
His Grace Sundarananda Das and Her Grace Prema Manjari Devi Dasi Visit
7-15 February
This dynamic duo are disciples of His Holiness Gour Govinda Swami. They are from Indonesia and have pioneered the preaching there by establishing temples, nama-hattas, helped legally register ISKCON in Indonesia, taught various Bhakti sastra courses and so much more. Sundarananda Prabhu has recently become an ISKCON diksa-guru.
His Grace Agnideva Das (ACBSP) Visits
17-24 February
Agnideva Dasa met the devotees in New York and received initiation from Srila Prabhupada. His study of the Vedic philosophy led him to discover the devotional music of West Bengal, India. In 1972, he began publicly performing bhajan and kirtan in the traditional Bengali style. He is renowned as an expert devotional singer in ISKCON worldwide. He served as the Temple President of ISKCON Laguna Beach for several years and successfully ran his own restaurants. Agnideva Prabhu is now retired and dedicates his time to Srila Prabhupada’s mission.
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
