Dear Friends
As we begin our holidays, we invite you to close the year with Sri Sri Radha Radhanath. The Temple will be open and offer various events, celebrations, morning programs, service opportunities, and Vaishnava association. It is a great time to invest in your spiritual practice and realign for 2026.
November/December 2025 Hare Krishna News
This final edition for 2025 is our concluding dedication to Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple’s 40th Anniversary and Srila Prabhupada’s 50th Anniversary of his visit to South Africa. We share devotees’ memoirs, various departmental anniversary offerings, an exclusive interview with Nils Haug, who joined Srila Prabhupada on his Durban morning walks, a tribute to His Grace Gokulendra Prabhu, and more. View/download here
Govinda’s & Radhanath’s Gifts Public Holiday Trading Times
Thursday 25 Dec (Christmas Day) – CLOSED
Friday 26 Dec (Day of Goodwill) – open until 3PM
Thursday 1 Jan 2026 (New Year’s Day) – open until 3PM
2026 Calendars Out Now!
A2 four-page wall calendar: R60
A5 desktop calendar: R60
Single Page wall calendar: R30
Available at the Book Table, Radhanath’s Gifts or Sankirtan Office.
2026 Deity & Seva Donations Now Open
Annadaan R258, Pushpadaan R208, Take Care of Krishna R3008, Devotee Breakfast R1008 & Devotee Lunch R2008.
WhatsApp 063 297 4398
Radha Dāsya
Saturday • 10 January 2026 • 4pm
Venue: Milkwood Theatre, Durban North
In Radha Dāsya, the everyday hustle of devotional service meets the timeless rhythm of Vrindavan. From enthusiastic seva to divine surprises, the play reveals how devotion in this world mirrors the devotion of Śrī Rādhā’s own realm — sometimes chaotic, always beautiful, and ultimately transformative.
Tickets are R80 and available on Webtickets here and at Pick ‘n Pay stores.
2025 Prabhupada Marathon
Our FINAL 40th & 50th Anniversary Offering
Until 4 January 2026
Ways to Distribute Books:
Book and manage a table at a market or mall.
Ask your local grocer for permission to set up a table at their entrance.
Distribute books door-to-door in your local area.
Start a book club and get everyone to purchase the book.
For more information or to get involved, contact Radha Raman on 076 587 9558 / sankirtanoffice@iskcondurban.net
Week Ahead
Friday 19 December
IDYG Weekly Sanga @6pm
Story Time – Krishna’s Pastimes
Venue: Srila Prabhupada’s Room
Kindly note: this event is open to youth only (ages 13-28)
Please RSVP here.
Saturday 20 December
Transcendental Dairies Class @7:30am
With His Grace Kshudi Das (ACBSP)
Marathon Sankirtan Festival @9am
Contact Radha Raman on 076 587 9558 / sankirtanoffice@iskcondurban.net
Maha Harinam & Prasad Distribution @11am
With His Grace Kshudi Das
Outside Durban City Hall
Srila Prabhupada spoke at this venue 50 years ago.
RSVP: 061 735 3515 or 084 623 9164 (WhatsApp only)
Sunday 21 December
Caitanya Caritamrta Class @7:30am
With His Grace Jaisacinandana Das
Love Feast @11am
Coming to Krishna Consciousness
With His Grace Kshudi Das
Saturday 27 December
Transcendental Dairies Class @7:30am
With His Grace Smita Krishna Das
Marathon Sankirtan Festival @9am
Contact Radha Raman on 076 587 9558 / sankirtanoffice@iskcondurban.net
Sunday 28 December
Caitanya Caritamrta Class @7:30am
With His Grace Kshudi Das
Love Feast @11am
Staying in Krishna Consciousness
With His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Wednesday 31 December
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.
Thursday 1 January 2026
Ekadasi break fast
04:58 – 09:39
New Year’s Day Festival
8:30am Fruit, Flower & Lamp Offerings
11:30am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja
11:45am Class by His Grace Jagadananda Pandit Das
12:30pm Raj Bhoga Arati & Kirtan
1:00pm Fruit, Flower & Lamp Offerings continue
Prasad will be served from 10:30am until 2:00pm.
Saturday 3 January
Transcendental Dairies Class @7:30am
With His Grace Kshudi Das (ACBSP)
Last Marathon Sankirtan Festival @9am
Contact Radha Raman on 076 587 9558 / sankirtanoffice@iskcondurban.net
Sunday 4 January
Caitanya Caritamrta Class @7:30am
With His Holiness Subhag Swami
Love Feast @11am
Srila Prabhupada Inspiration & Our Connection to His Disciples
With His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami, His Holiness Subhag Swami, His Grace Kshudi Das, & His Grace Ramanujacharya Das
Monday 5 January
Krishna Prema Nama-hatta (Unit 6/7) @7pm
Bhagavad-gita Class
With His Grace Alanath Das
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth
Reminders
Memorials @Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple
Celebrate the life and legacy of your loved one by hosting a memorial at the lotus feet of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath.
Package includes:
• Kirtan to uplift the heart
• A spiritual class offering wisdom and solace
• Guru Puja to Srila Prabhupada
• A flower petal offering to your loved one
• Prasad
Memorials at the Temple are imbued with sacredness, devotion, and blessings, making them a meaningful tribute to those you cherish. For bookings, please contact Bhakti-katha Dasi on 061 464 5327 or bhakti@iskcondurban.net
ISKCON Durban Guesthouse
To book:
Call/WhatsApp +27 (0)65 678 9654
guesthouse@iskcondurban.net
Govinda’s Restaurant & Takeaway
Monday – Saturday 9:30am – 6pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm
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
