Week Ahead 29 May – 4 June 2025

Dear Friends

Submission for homages to Srila Prabhupada Close on Sunday 1 June
Call for Written Offerings to Śrīla Prabhupāda
BBT Pan-African Vyāsa-pūjā Book 2025
The Vyāsa-pūjā of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda takes place on Sunday, 17 August 2025. You are invited to share your heartfelt appreciation, service reports, and realisations. Offerings for the Pan-African Vyāsa-pūjā book may be submitted anytime from now until Sunday, 1 June. All offerings must be submitted here. Once submitted, a confirmation will be displayed on the webpage.

Week Ahead

Saturday 31 May
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
with His Grace Raghunath Bhatta Das

Monthly Sankirtan Festival @9am
Meet at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Book Office. Book packs, teams, and spots will be provided. Return at 2:00pm for realizations and the special feast.
Contact: Radha Raman Das 076 587 9558

Durban CBD Harinam @10:30am
Starting point: Outside Victoria Street Curio Market, Fish Market Street 

Sunday 1 June
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with Her Grace Ranga Devi Dasi

Love Feast @11am
Is My Spiritual Life Alive
with Her Grace Gaura Bhumi Devi Dasi 

Gaura Hari Prema Nama-hatta (Clare Estate) @3pm
Dharma Defined
with His Grace Madhumangal Das
Venue: Kampara Conference Centre
Kampara Business Park, 490 Clare Road, Clare Estate
Queries: Paramatma Das on +27765495474 via WhatsApp 

Monday 2 June
Krishna Prema Nama-hatta (Unit 6/7) @7pm
Srila Prabhupada: The Acharya Series, Part 2
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth

Wednesday 4 June
Nitai Gaura Prema Nama-hatta (Saptah Mandir) @6:30pm
Bhagavad Gita Class
with His Grace Anantadeva Das
Venue: Saptah Mandir
5 Whittaker Avenue, Reservoir Hills
Queries: Paramatma Das on +27765495474 via WhatsApp

Reminders

Take Care of Krishna
Offer gratitude to their Lordships, celebrate a special occasion, honour a loved one or create auspiciousness for a family member who passed on by taking care of Krishna for a day. This means all the puja, gratis, and food offerings are offered in your chosen loved one’s name/s. This seva offers eternal benefit for both the person in whose name it’s done and the person sponsoring the seva. You are also invited for the midday arati at 12:30pm and thereafter collect your special mahaprasad reciprocation from Their Lordships. Please connect with Ishara via WhatsApp on 063 297 4398. Payment plans are available. 

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 to 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. Please sign up here. 

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

Week Ahead 22-28 May 2025

Dear Friends

School of Bhakti Durban Presents
Gita Life – The Course
A Fresh Look at a Timeless Classic – Online!
Begins Saturday, May 24th
Saturdays 10am-12pm
Embark on a transformative online journey through the Bhagavad Gita—a sacred text that offers profound insights into life’s meaning and purpose. This introductory course challenges you to “Think Different,” inviting you to see the world with new eyes. If you’re looking for a meaningful first step on the journey to spiritual enlightenment—all from the comfort of your home—this course is for you. This course is designed by His Holiness SB Keshava Swami and presented by local teachers. Register here.

Saturday 31 May
Monthly Sankirtan Festival @9am
Meet at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Book Office. Book packs, teams, and spots will be provided. Return at 2:00pm for realizations and the special feast.
Contact: Radha Raman Das 076 587 9558

Bhakti Theatre’s 50th & 40th Anniversary Offering – Call for Actors
Drama: Make Me Dance
Written and Directed by Gaura Bhumi Devi Dasi and Rukmini Devi Dasi
Performance Date: Saturday 12 July
Venue: The Playhouse – The Loft
Rehearsal Dates
Sunday 15th June
Monday 16th June
Saturday 28th June
Sunday 29th June
Saturday 5th July
Sunday 6th July
8th-11th July (Tues-Fri evenings)
12th July Show-day
Please WhatsApp Rukmini at 084 579 1080 by Monday 2 June. Even if you can’t make all days please do reach out as we are trying to arrange that not everyone has to come for every rehearsal.

Call for Written Offerings to Śrīla Prabhupāda
BBT Pan-African Vyāsa-pūjā Book 2025
The Vyāsa-pūjā of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda takes place on Sunday, 17 August 2025. You are invited to share your heartfelt appreciation, service reports, and realisations. Offerings for the Pan-African Vyāsa-pūjā book may be submitted anytime from now until Sunday, 1 June. All offerings must be submitted here. Once submitted, a confirmation will be displayed on the webpage.

Week Ahead

Friday 23 May
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes

Saturday 24 May
Ekadasi Break Fast 06:38-10:08
Srila Vrindavana Das Thakur’s Appearance Anniversary
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
with Her Grace Indu-prabha Devi Dasi

Florida Road Harinam @8pm
Starting point: Corner of Florida and Currie Roads 

Sunday 25 May
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with His Grace Virabhadra Das

Love Feast @11am
Srila Prabhupada’s Inspiration
with His Grace Smita Krishna Das
We can also look forward to the Festivals Team sharing upcoming festival plans and feedback. 

Gaura Hari Prema Nama-hatta (Clare Estate) @3pm
Like Poison in the Beginning but Nectar in the End
with His Grace Madhumangal Das
Venue: Kampara Conference Centre
Kampara Business Park, 490 Clare Road, Clare Estate
Queries: Paramatma Das on +27765495474 via WhatsApp 

Monday 26 May
Krishna Prema Nama-hatta (Unit 6/7) @7pm
Bhagavad Gita Class
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth

Wednesday 28 May
Nitai Gaura Prema Nama-hatta (Saptah Mandir) @6:30pm
Bhagavad Gita Class
with His Grace Ujjvala Das
Venue: Saptah Mandir
5 Whittaker Avenue, Reservoir Hills
Queries: Paramatma Das on +27765495474 via WhatsApp 

Reminders

Take Care of Krishna
Offer gratitude to their Lordships, celebrate a special occasion, honour a loved one, or create auspiciousness for a family member who passed on by taking care of Krishna for a day. This means all the puja, gratis, and food offerings are offered in your chosen loved one’s name/s. This seva offers eternal benefit for both the person in whose name it’s done and the person sponsoring the seva. You are also invited for the midday arati at 12:30pm and thereafter collect your special mahaprasad reciprocation from Their Lordships. Please connect with Ishara via WhatsApp on 063 297 4398. Payment plans are available. 

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

Week Ahead 15-22 May 2025

Dear Friends

Call for Written Offerings to Śrīla Prabhupāda
BBT Pan-African Vyāsa-pūjā Book 2025
The Vyāsa-pūjā of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda takes place on Sunday, 17 August 2025. You are invited to share your heartfelt appreciation, service reports, and realisations. Offerings for the Pan-African Vyāsa-pūjā book may be submitted anytime from now until Sunday, 1 June. All offerings must be submitted here. Once submitted, a confirmation will be displayed on the webpage.

Take Care of Krishna
Offer gratitude to their Lordships, celebrate a special occasion, honour a loved one or create auspiciousness for a family member who passed on by taking care of Krishna for a day. This means all the puja, gratis, and food offerings are offered in your chosen loved one’s name/s. This seva offers eternal benefit for both the person in whose name it’s done and the person sponsoring the seva. You are also invited for the midday arati at 12:30pm and thereafter collect your special mahaprasad reciprocation from Their Lordships. Please connect with Ishara via WhatsApp on 063 297 4398. Payment plans are available. 

Week Ahead

Saturday 17 May
Sri Ramananda Raya’s Disappearance Anniversary
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
with His Grace Raghunath Bhatta Das

Port Shepstone Maha Harinama with Srila Prabhupada @10am
Starting point: Port Shepstone Post Office, 53 Wooley Street.
End Point: Port Shepstone Civic Hall, 10 Connor Street
Distance: 3km
Prasad will be served.

Sunday 18 May
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with His Grace Bhakti Nashvin

Love Feast @11am
Homage from the Heart: Why & How to Write to Srila Prabhuapda
with Her Grace Krsangi Radhe Dasi

Gaura Hari Prema Nama-hatta (Clare Estate) @3pm
Deluded By Dualities
with His Grace Madhumangal Das
Venue: Kampara Conference Centre
Kampara Business Park, 490 Clare Road, Clare Estate
Queries: Paramatma Das on +27765495474 via WhatsApp 

Monday 19 May
Krishna Prema Nama-hatta (Unit 6/7) @7pm
Srila Prabhupada Video Lecture
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth

Wednesday 21 May
Nitai Gaura Prema Nama-hatta (Saptah Mandir) @6:30pm
The Yoga of the Supreme Person
with His Grace Raghunath Bhatta Das
Venue: Saptah Mandir
5 Whittaker Avenue, Reservoir Hills
Queries: Paramatma Das on +27765495474 via WhatsApp 

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

Week Ahead 8-15 May 2025

Dear Friends

Sri Nrsimha Chaturdasi Meditation
Appearance Anniversary of Lord Nrsimha
“I offer my respectful obeisances unto Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva, the source of all power. O my Lord who possess nails and teeth just like thunderbolts, kindly vanquish our demonlike desires for fruitive activity in this material world. Please appear in our hearts and drive away our ignorance so that by Your mercy we may become fearless in the struggle for existence in this material world. May there be good fortune throughout the universe, and may all envious persons be pacified. May all living entities become calm by practicing bhakti-yoga, for by accepting devotional service they will think of each other’s welfare. Therefore let us all engage in the service of the supreme transcendence, Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa, and always remain absorbed in thought of Him.” Srimad Bhagavatam 5.18.8-9

Call for Written Offerings to Śrīla Prabhupāda
BBT Pan-African Vyāsa-pūjā Book 2025
The Vyāsa-pūjā of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda takes place on Sunday, 17 August 2025. You are invited to share your heartfelt appreciation, service reports, and realisations. Offerings for the Pan-African Vyāsa-pūjā book may be submitted from now until Sunday, 1 June. All offerings must be submitted here. Once submitted, a confirmation will be displayed on the webpage.

Week Ahead

Thursday 8 May
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.

Friday 9 May
Ekadasi Break Fast 06:29 – 10:04

His Holiness SB Keshava Swami’s Arrival Address @7:30pm
New Jagannath Puri Temple

Saturday 10 May
Special Class @7:30am
Roaring Compassion – Lord Nrsimhadeva’s Soft-heartedness
by SB Keshava Swami

Monthly Sankirtan Festival @9:00am
With His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das
Location: Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple (Marquee)
Join us for this special edition of the Monthly Sankirtan Festival as we go out together to spread the mercy of Lord Caitanya through book distribution! Book sponsorships are welcome.
Special Blessing:
All participants will receive a special opportunity of their names being offered in the Sri Nrsimha Fire Yajna taking place this Sunday.
To register, please contact Radha Raman Das at 076 587 9558

Durban CBD Harinam @10:30am
Starting point: Outside Victoria Street Curio Market, Fish Market Street, Durban

The Gita Code – Access Your Higher Self @12pm
School of Bhakti Seminar
With SB Keshava Swami
Venue: Milkwood Theatre
Danville Girls High School
Bookings via Webticket only. (Please find the link at the end of this email. )

Sunday 11 May
Sri Nrsimha Chaturdasi
Appearance Anniversary of Lord Nrsimha
Fast until dusk (5:39pm)

4:30am Mangal Arati & Japa
7:15am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja
7:30am Greeting the Deities in Their new outfits
7:45am Special Lord Nrsimha Class: Prayers of a Conquered Heart by SB Kesava Maharaja

11:00am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru Puja
11:30am Audio-visual tour of the Nrsimhadev Temples of South India by Her Grace Vaisnava Priya Dasi
12:30pm Arati & Kirtan
1:00pm Sri Nrsimha Kavacha by Bhakta Kanhaiya Das
1:45pm “The descent of the Great Protector” A drama by Westville Nama-hatta
2:30pm Nrsimha Chaturdasi Class by SB Kesava Swami
3:45pm Sri Nrsimha Yajna (booking essential, no walk-ins)
Sri Nrsimha Yagna Booking
The sastra states no yagna is complete without daan (or giving). We therefore invite you to offer a minimum donation of R108 per person. Booking is essential and limited. Please book here.
5:10pm Sri Nrsimha Maha Abhishek
Maha Abhishek Booking
You are invited to sponsor Lord Nrsimhadeva’s Maha Abhishek. The cost is R508. Please book here.
Contact Bhakti Katha via WhatsApp 061 464 5327
5:40pm Break Fast Feast
(Maharaja will speak at New Jagannath Puri Temple @4:30pm)

Monday 12 May
Krishna Prema Nama-hatta (Unit 6/7) @7pm
Bhagavad Gita Discussion
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth

Tuesday 13 May
Srimad Bhagavatam Class @7:30am
by SB Keshava Swami

Wednesday 14 May
Nitai Gaura Prema Nama-hatta (Saptah Mandir) @6:30pm
Lord Nrsimha Slays the King of the Demons
with His Grace Anantadeva Das
Venue: Saptah Mandir
5 Whittaker Avenue, Reservoir Hills
Queries: Paramatma Das on +27765495474 via WhatsApp 

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

Week Ahead 2-8 May 2025

Dear Friends

Sri Nrsimha Chaturdasi
Appearance Anniversary of Lord Nrsimha
Sunday 11 May 
Fast until dusk (5:39pm)
We are offering two options for active participation in the upcoming Nrsimha Festival. You may take advantage of either or both:
Sri Nrsimha Yagna @3:45pm
The sastra states no yagna is complete without daan (or giving). We therefore invite you to offer a minimum donation of R108 per person. Booking is essential and limited. Please book here.
Maha Abhishek @5:10pm
You are invited to sponsor Lord Nrsimhadeva’s Maha Abhishek.
The cost is R508. Please book here.
Contact Bhakti Katha via WhatsApp 061 464 5327

Call for Written Offerings to Śrīla Prabhupāda
BBT Pan-African Vyāsa-pūjā Book 2025
The Vyāsa-pūjā of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda takes place on Sunday, 17 August 2025. You are invited to share your heartfelt appreciation, service reports, and realisations. Offerings for the Pan-African Vyāsa-pūjā book may be submitted anytime from now until Sunday, 1 June. All offerings must be submitted here. Once submitted, a confirmation will be displayed on the webpage.

Week Ahead

Saturday 3 May
Transcendental Dairies Class @7:30am
by His Grace Raghava Caitanya Das

North Beach Harinam @5pm
Starting point: Mini Town Parking

Sunday 4 May
Krishna Book Class @7:30am 
by His Grace Bhakta Nischay

ISKCON Ladysmith celebrates
Srila Prabhupada’s 50th Landmark Visit to South Africa @9am
Venue: YHCSS Hall
69 Kandahar Avenue

Love Feast @11am
The Glories of Lord Nrsimhadeva
With His Grace Jaisacinandana Das

Gaura Hari Prema Nama-hatta (Clare Estate) @3pm
The Power of Chastity
with His Grace Madhumangal Das
Venue: Kampara Conference Centre
Kampara Business Park, 490 Clare Road, Clare Estate
Queries: Paramatma Das on +27765495474 via WhatsApp 

Monday 5 May
Krishna Prema Nama-hatta (Unit 6/7) @7pm
Srila Prabhupada Video Lecture
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth

Wednesday 7 May
Nitai Gaura Prema Nama-hatta (Saptah Mandir) @6:30pm
The Science of God
with His Grace Jaisacinandana Das
Venue: Saptah Mandir
5 Whittaker Avenue, Reservoir Hills
Queries: Paramatma Das on +27765495474 via WhatsApp 

Thursday 8 May
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.

Friday 9 May
Ekadasi Break Fast 06:29 – 10:04

His Holiness SB Keshava Swami’s Arrival Address @7:30pm
New Jagannath Puri Temple

Saturday 10 May
Special Class @7:30am
Roaring Compassion – Lord Nrsimhadeva’s Soft-heartedness
by SB Keshava Swami

The Gita Code – Access Your Higher Self @12pm
School of Bhakti Seminar
with SB Keshava Swami
Venue: Milkwood Theatre
Danville Girls High School
Book via Webtickets here

Sunday 11 May
Sri Nrsimha Chaturdasi
Appearance Anniversary of Lord Nrsimha
Fast until dusk (5:39pm)

4:30am Mangal Arati & Japa
7:15am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja
7:30am Greeting the Deities in Their new outfits
7:45am Special Lord Nrsimha Class: Prayers of a Conquered Heart by SB Kesava Maharaja

11:00am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru Puja
11:30am Audio visual tour of the Nrsimhadev Temples of South India by Her Grace Vaisnava Priya Dasi
12:30pm Arati & Kirtan
1:00pm Sri Nrsimha Kavacha by Bhakta Kanhaiya Das
1:45pm “The descent of the Great Protector” A drama by Westville Nama-hatta
2:30pm Nrsimha Chaturdasi Class by SB Kesava Swami
3:45pm Sri Nrsimha Yajna (booking essential, no walk-ins)
5:10pm Sri Nrsimha Maha Abhishek
5:40pm Break Fast Feast
(Maharaja will speak at New Jagannath Puri Temple @4:30pm)

Tuesday 13 May
Srimad Bhagavatam Class @7:30am
by SB Keshava Swami

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