Thursday, 4 September 2025

Week Ahead 4-10 September 2025

Dear Friends


37 Days to Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple's 40th Anniversary!

2025 Sri Radhashtami Festival Stats
2,100 Plates of prasad were distributed
1,300 Cakes, Cupcakes & Treats offerings
94 Deity Seva sponsorships
93 Maha Abhishek sponsorships
55 Flower Bouquets
37 Birthday Cards
25 Gifts

Bhadra Purnima
4 Days to Go to Goloka!
Sunday 7 September

What is so special about Bhadra Purnima?
“If on the full moon day of the month of Bhadra one places Srimad Bhagavatam [SB] on a golden throne and gives it as a gift, he will attain the supreme transcendental destination.” SB 12.13.13

Three possible ways you can “attain the supreme transcendental destination.”
Gift a set to a family member or a friend.
Contribute ANY amount towards a set.
Donate a set to an institution – such as a library, university or workplace. You can donate to the school you attended or the library in your area – in that way give back to your own community.
Club together 5-6 family & friends and together sponsor a set.

Payment options – we’ve come up with affordable ways to sponsor a set.
Once-off = R3400
Over three months = R1134
Over six months = R567

Special Blessing
The Bhagavatam sets will be offered on the altar. 

Special Delivery
We can arrange for your set to be delivered on Bhadra Purnima. 

Contact Radha Raman on 076 587 9558 or Radha Damodar on 079 888 5643 or Induprabha on 083 232 2757, or email sankirtanoffice@iskcondurban.net

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. 

Week Ahead

Thursday 4 September
Sri Vamana Dvadasi: Appearance of Lord Vamanadev

(Fast was observed on Wednesday, 3 September)
Srila Jiva Gosvami’s Appearance Anniversary

Friday 5 September
Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur’s Appearance Anniversary 

Fast until midday.
Festival Schedule
11:30am Kirtan
11:45am Special Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
12:30pm Raj Bhoga Arati & Kirtan
1:00pm Pusha-puja & Guru-puja

Saturday 6 September
Transcendental Diaries @7:30am

with His Grace Swarup Damodar Das

Verulam Festival of Chariots @10am 
Venue:48 Todd Street/Verulam Road (CBD)
The parade starts at the corner of Wick Street & Todd Street (opposite Verulam Fruit & Veg Store/Asmalls Clothing/ Verulam Westham Bakery)
Free Bus Service
A bus will depart from Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple at 8am.

Sunday 7 September
Sri Bhadra Purnima
Anniversary of Srila Prabhupada accepting sannyasa
3rd Month of Chaturmasya begins 
(Fast from milk for one month.)

Caitanya Caritamrta Class @7:30am
with His Grace Virabhadra Das

Love Feast @11am
Bhadra Purnima Festival
with His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Monday 25 August
Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm

Bhagavad Gita Class
with His Grace Bhakta Nischay
Venue: Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth

Reminders

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 

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