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
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