Week Ahead 19-25 June 2025

Dear Friends

Share Your Memoirs 
To celebrate our 40th Anniversary we invite you to share your service history, impressionable remembrances, and recollections. This is your personal memoir to Sri Sri Radha Radhanath. No service is too small or insignificant. All submissions will be collated into an online publication in time for the 40th Anniversary Celebrations (11 & 12 October 2025). Submissions close on Thursday 31 July 2025. Submit here. 

Book Your Deity Festival Sponsorship Now!
You are invited to offer Deity sponsorships on the following festival days: Sri Balaram Purnima, Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Srila Prabhupada’s Sri Vyasa-puja, and Sri Radhashtami. Contact the TCK sponsorship number here to make your booking. Offerings can be made in the names of loved ones.

Monthly Sankirtan Festival
Saturday 28 June @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. Register with Radha Raman Das 076 587 9558

Week Ahead

Friday 20 June
Sri Srivas Pandit’s Disappearance
Srivas Pandit is a member of the Sri Panca Tattva and one of the most important personalities who assisted Lord Caitanya. As the treasurer of the holy name, he would select the participants in Lord Caitanya’s confidential kirtans. He was very attached to the holy name and his home served as the headquarters of the Lord’s sankirtan movement. The daily Bhagavatam classes, nightly kirtans, and many confidential Vraja pastimes of Lord Gauranga occurred here. He surrendered his body, mind, home, and all his possessions to Lord Gaura’s service. Srivas Pandit represents the marginal living entity. 

Saturday 21 June
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
with Her Grace Gaura Premi Devi Dasi

Sunday 22 June 
Ekadasi Break Fast 06:51 – 10:15
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with His Grace Rather Krishna Das

Love Feast @11am
Why Chant Hare Krishna?
with His Grace Ramvijay Das 

Gaura Hari Prema Nama-hatta (Clare Estate) @3pm
Bhagavad Gita Class
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 23 June
Krishna Prema Nama-hatta (Unit 6/7) @7pm
Bhagavad Gita Class
By His Grace Raghava Caitanya Das
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth

Wednesday 25 June
Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur’s Disappearance Anniversary 
Fast until midday.
Festival begins @11:30am

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

ISKCON Durban Guesthouse
Call/WhatsApp +27 (0)65 678 9654
guesthouse@iskcondurban.net

Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts
For Govinda’s daily menu and orders WhatsApp
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 12-18 June 2025

 Dear Friends

🎭 Bhakti Theatre presents, in honour of the 50th Anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s visit to South Africa,
Make Me Dance
A Dance & Poetry Drama
July 12 | 12pm & 4pm | The Playhouse
Fifty years ago, a spiritual visionary stepped onto South African soil — and sparked a quiet revolution. A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, founder of the Hare Krishna Movement, came with a bold message: love of God transcends race, nationality, and social barriers. 

Arriving during the height of Apartheid, his teachings inspired a generation to rise above division — and to live with purpose and joy. Make Me Dance is a powerful tribute to that legacy — a rich fusion of dance, poetry, music, and storytelling. We trace his journey from India to America to South Africa and hear from the voices of those shaped by his teachings: their triumphs, questions, struggles, and transformations. This is not just a historical drama —
It is a celebration of spiritual awakening, a call to move, feel, and remember what truly matters. Whether you’ve known his story or are just discovering it, Make Me Dance invites you into a journey of the heart. Get your tickets from Webtickets here. This show also marks Bhakti Theatre’s 10th Anniversary! 

@DurbanKrishna on YouTube
Due to a policy change on Facebook, all classes will be deleted. You can still watch them on YouTube here and remember to subscribe to the channel.

Week Ahead

Thursday 12 June
Sri Syamananda Prabhu’s Disappearance

Saturday 14 June
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
with His Grace Raghunath Bhatta Das 

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

Sunday 15 June
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with Her Grace Radhe Radhe Dasi

Love Feast @11am
The Golden Incarnation
with His Grace Virabhadra Das 

Monday 16 June
Sri Vakresvara Pandit’s Appearance
ISKCON Durban Youth Group in collaboration with Jaganath Puri Youth Group
present
Youth Day Kirtan Mela @12pm
Venue: New Jagannath Puri Temple, Phoenix
Please RSVP here. 

Wednesday 18 June
Nitai Gaura Prema Nama-hatta (Saptah Mandir) @6:30pm
How to See Krishna’s Hand in My Daily Life
with His Grace Ratim Krishna Das
Venue: Saptah Mandir
5 Whittaker Avenue, Reservoir Hills
Queries: Paramatma Das on +27765495474 via WhatsApp

Reminders

Share Your Memoirs 
To celebrate our 40th Anniversary we invite you to share your service history, impressionable remembrances, and recollections. This is your personal memoir of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath. No service is too small or insignificant. All submissions will be collated into an online publication in time for the 40th Anniversary Celebrations (11 & 12 October 2025). Submissions close on Thursday 31 July 2025. Submit here. 

Book Your Sponsorship Via our Dedicated WhatsApp Number
063 297 4398
Please use the above number for all anadaan, pushpadaan, Take Care of Krishna, Maha-garlands, and devotee breakfast & lunch bookings.
What is 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. 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 5-11 June 2025

Dear Friends

Share Your Memoirs
To celebrate our 40th Anniversary we invite you to share your service history, impressionable remembrances, and recollections. This is your personal memoir of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath. No service is too small or insignificant. All submissions will be collated into an online publication in time for the 40th Anniversary Celebrations (11 & 12 October 2025). Submissions close on Thursday 31 July 2025. Submit here. 

Devotee Kitchen Fundraiser
Sunday 8 June from 12pm until 2.30pm.
Dokra: 4 for R35
Frozen Koftas: R35/250g
Stoneground Bread: R35
Luxury Granola: R100/500g
Savory Muffins: 2 for R35
Brownies: 2 for R35
Fresh Cream Caramel Tartlets: 2 for R35
Order by Friday at 7pm to avoid disappointment. Orders can be fetched from Devotee Kitchen. 
Nikunja Seva Dasi 073 176 6552 or Sukumari dasi 076 201 5948 

Book Your Sponsorship Via our Dedicated WhatsApp Number
063 297 4398 
Please use the above number for all anadaan, pushpadaan, Take Care of Krishna, Maha-garlands, devotee breakfast & lunch bookings, and festival offerings.

­May/June 2025 Hare Krishna News
­Event highlights over the last two months, a story of how Sri Sri Radha Radhanath reciprocates with Their devotees and more. View/Download here

ONE Link
Click here for access to all the Temple’s bookings, online, and social media platforms.

Week Ahead

Friday 6 June
Pandava Nirjal Ekadasi
Fast from all grains, beans & legumes. 

ISKCON Durban Youth Group Kirtan @6:30pm 
Please RSVP using the link at the end of this email. 

Saturday 7 June
Ekadasi Break Fast 07:57 – 10:11
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
with Her Grace Gaura Premi Devi Dasi 

Sunday 8 June
Panihati Chida Dahi Utsava
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with Her Grace Vaishnava Priya Dasi

Love Feast @11am
Panihati Chida Dahi Festival
with His Grace Ramanujacharya Das (ACBSP) 

Gaura Hari Prema Nama-hatta (Clare Estate) @3pm
Bhagavad Gita Class
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 9 June
Krishna Prema Nama-hatta (Unit 6/7) @7pm
Bhagavad Gita Class
By His Grace Raghava Caitanya Das
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth

Wednesday 11 June
Snana Yatra in Jagannath Puri
Sri Mukunda Datta’s Disappearance Anniversary
Sri Sridhara Pandit’s Disappearance Anniversary

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 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. 

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