Dear Friends
“Srimati Radharani is a tenderhearted feminine counterpart of the supreme whole, resembling the perfectional stage of the worldly feminine nature. Therefore, the mercy of Radharani is available very readily by the sincere devotees, and once She recommends such a devotee to Lord Krishna, the Lord at once accepts the devotee’s admittance in His association.” (Srimad Bhagavatam 2.3.23, purport)
Serve Sri Radha on Sri Radhashtami
Maha Abhishek
Your opportunity to assist the pujaris of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath to bathe the Deities on the holy occasion of Sri Radhashtami. Book here or contact Bhakti Katha 061 464 5327 (WhatsApp only) or bhakti@iskcondurban.net for queries. The sponsorship is R508.
Birthday Cards & Flower Bouquets for Srimati Radharani
Personal offerings of cards and/or flower bouquets to Srimati Radharani at 9:30am and again at 4:15pm.
Sri Radhashtami Festival Guide
Saturday 30 August
Special Festival Class @7:30am
by His Holiness Bhakti Brhad Bhagavata Swami
Sri Radhashtami Sankirtan Festival @9am
Meet at 9am at the Book Office. The Sankirtan Festival is a great way to celebrate the appearance anniversary of Srimati Radharani, the topmost sankirtan devotee. The festival culminates with realisations and a lunch feast at 2pm. Register with Radha Raman Das: 076 587 9558 before Friday, 29 August.
Radhashtami Sale @Radhanath’s Gifts
Up to 40% off selected women’s and children’s clothes.
From Thursday, 28 August until Sunda,y 31 August.
Sri Radhadashtami Boat Festival
12:00pm Kirtan
3:00pm Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja
3:15pm Special Class: Boating Pastimes in Vrindavan by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
4:15pm Arati & Kirtan
4:25pm Adivas Ceremony
4:30pm Boat Festival
5:30pm Prasad
6:30pm Kirtan (until 9:30pm)
Sunday 31 August
Sri Radhashtami –
Appearance Anniversary of Srimati Radharani
Fast until midday.
4:30am Mangal Arati & Kirtan
Darshan of the Deities in their 1st new outfit
7:15am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja
7:30am Greeting of the Deities in their 2nd new outfit
7:30am Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
9:30am Birthday Offerings to Srimati Radharani
Personally offer a card or flower bouquet to Srimati Radharani.
10:00am Special Cake Offering
40th Anniversary Special Announcement
Note: In order to comfortably accommodate everyone, the festival will be hosted in the marquee in the main parking.
10:30am Maha Abhishek
11:20am Class by His Holiness Bhakti Brhad Bhagavata Swami
12:20pm Everybody makes their way to the temple
12:30pm Rajbhoga Arati & Kirtan
1:30pm Prasad Feast
Note: Serve out will be from the prasad marquee and dining in the main marquee.
3:00pm Kirtan
4:15pm Arati & Kirtan
Darshan of the Deities in their 3rd new outfit
Personally offer a card or flower bouquet to Srimati Radharani.
4:30pm Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
5:30pm Maha Cake & Hot Drink Prasad
Reminders
Extension for Submission of SSRRT 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 Sunday, 31 August 2025. Submit using the link at the end of this email.
2026 Calendar Out Now!
The A2 four-page wall calendar is out now. You may purchase your copy from the Book Table or Radhanath’s Gifts. Cost: R60 each.
Bhadra Purnima – Go to Goloka!
Wednesday 7 September
Please see the poster for full details.
Contact Radha Raman 076 587 9558 or Radha Damodar 079 888 5643 or
Induprabha 083 232 2757 or sankirtanoffice@iskcondurban.net
ISKCON Durban Guesthouse
To book:
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
