Thursday, 29 January 2026

Week Ahead 29 January – 4 February 2026

Dear Friends

There are just a few days left to offer intimate service to Sri Sri Radha Radhanath by grinding sandalwood. There are two sandalwood grinding stations set up in the Temple. Various Deity festival sponsorships are available on Sri Nityananda Trayodasi. Please contact our sponsorship team on 063 297 4398.

Week Ahead

Thursday 29 January
Ekadasi 
– Fast from all grains, beans & legumes
Fast until midday for Lord Varahadeva

Friday 30 January
Varaha Dvadasi: Appearance of Lord Varahadeva

Ekadasi Break Fast 05:22 – 07:41

Friday 30 January
IDYG Weekly Sanga @6pm

Sri Nityananda Trayodasi Kirtan Night
Venue: Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple
All welcome.
Please RSVP here

Saturday 31 January
Sri Nityananda Trayodasi: Lord Nityananda’s Appearance Day

Fast until midday
Morning Festival
7:15am Guru-puja
7:30am Deity Greeting
7:40am Special Morning Class by Her Grace Rukmini Devi Dasi

Midday Festival
11:00am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja
11:30am Class by His Grace Sri Gauranga Das (GKG)
12:30pm Raj Bhoga Arati & Kirtan
1:00pm Break Fast Feast

Westville Nama-hatta @4pm
Harinam & Book Distribution
Venue: Mahogany Road, Herwood Park, uMhlanga
RSVP: Gaura Premi Devi Dasi via WhatsApp 084 623 9164

Sunday 1 February
Srila Narottama Das Thakur’s Appearance Anniversary
Chandan Yatra & 2025 Prabhupada Marathon Awards 

Don’t miss this breath-taking darshan of Their Lordships in chandan.

Maha Morning Program • 4:30am – 9am
The morning programme was perfectly designed by Srila Prabhupada to rejuvenate us with spiritual energy as we start our day. Since many of us are not able to attend every day, let us come together once a month to experience the beauty, spiritual nourishment and joy of the morning programme.
4:30am Mangal Arati
5:15am Japa
7:00am Guru-puja
7:20am Caitanya Caritamrita Class by His Grace Sri Gauranga Das
8:20am Deity Darshan: Chandan Yatra
8:30am Delicious Breakfast

Love Feast @11am
2025 Prabhupada Marathon Awards 
Class with His Holiness Bhakti Brhad Bhagavata Swami

Monday 2 February
Krishna Prema Nama-hatta (Unit 6/7) @7pm

Bhagavad Gita Class
By His Grace Alanath Das
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth

Wednesday 4 February
Reservoir Hills Nama-hatta @6:30pm

An Evening with His Holiness Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami
Venue: Saptah Mandir
5 Whittaker Avenue (Entrance through Mountbatten Drive)
Queries: Paramatma Das on 076 549 5474 via WhatsApp 

Save The Date

Friday 6 February
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur’s Appearance Anniversary

Sunday 15 February
Maha Shivaratri

With His Holiness Bhakti Brhad Bhagavad 

Sunday 22 February
The Bhaktivedanta College of Education & Culture 2025 Graduation

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 060 565 3504 or events@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

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