Dear Friends
Sri Gaura Purnima Festival Guide
This Gaura Purnima we celebrate Lord Caitanya and the Holy Name over five days. You are invited to take advantage of the celebration and participate as much as you can.
Festival Sponsorships
Render personal service to the Deities by sponsoring the worship on Sri Gaura Purnima. Please contact the Deity Sponsorship Team on 063 297 4398 for bookings.
Sri Gaura Purnima Maha Abhishek
Tuesday 3 March @6pm
Book your sponsorship here.
Cost R1008
Queries: Bhakti-katha Dasi: 060 565 3504 or bhakti@iskcondurban.net
Commemorate Gaura Purnima by Distributing Books
Distribute or sponsor a set of Sri Caitanya Caritamrta for R1750. Payment plans are available. Contact Radha Raman Das on 076 587 9558.
Week Ahead
Friday 27 February
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.
IDYG Weekly Sanga @6pm
Sri Gaura Purnima Kirtan Night
Venue: Temple Room
Please RSVP here.
Kendra Nama-hatta @7pm
Finding a Balance Between Householder and Spiritual Life
With His Grace Prabhanu Das
Venue: 5 John Zikhali Rd, Greyville
Saturday 28 February
Ekadasi Break Fast 05:46 – 10:00
Gaura Purnima Special Class 1 @7:30am
Why Kali-Yuga Needs a Golden Avatar
By His Grace Sundarananda Das
Sri Gaura Purnima Sankirtan Festival • 9am-2pm
Meet at 9am at the Book Office.
Register with Radha Raman 076 587 9558 before Friday, 27 February.
The Sri Gaura Purnima Sankirtan Festival is a great way to experience the flood of mercy of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Try your hand at introducing someone to Krishna consciousness in quality company & conversation, and have a phenomenal experience. Since it is Gaura Purnima, we invite you to distribute a set of Sri Caitanya Caritamrita (set of 9 hardcover books for R1750). The festival culminates with realisations and a feast.
Sri Gaura Purnima Maha Harinam on the Beachfront @5pm
Starting at Mini Town.
Contact Virabhadra Das on 071 870 0588 for more details.
Sunday 1 March
Gaura Purnima Special Class 2 @7:30am
The Revolution of the Holy Name
By Her Grace Krsangi Radhe Devi Dasi
Love Feast @11am
Gaura Purnima Special Class 3
Becoming Agents of Mercy
By His Grace Sundarananda Das
Monday 2 March
Gaura Purnima Special Class 4 @7:30am
Lord Caitanya: Our Ultimate Ista-deva
By Her Grace Prema Manjari Dasi
Sri Gaura Purnima Adivas @7pm
Sri Gaura Purnima – Appearance Anniversary of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu
Tuesday 3 March
Fast until moonrise (6:28pm)
Morning Festival
4:30am Mangal Arati & Darshan of the Deities in Their 1st new outfit.
5:00am Japa
7:00am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja
7:15am Greeting the Deities in Their 2nd new outfit
7:30am Sri Gauranga Mahaprabhu by Her Grace Gaura Bhumi Devi Dasi
Evening Festival
6:00pm Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s Maha Abhisek
6:30pm Break Fast Prasad
7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan
7:20pm Durban Festival of Chariots Update
7:30pm Sri Gaura Purnima by His Grace Govardhan Das
9:00pm Arati & Kirtan
Wednesday 4 March
Jagannath Misra Festival
Special Morning Class @7:30am
The Jagannatha Misra Festival
By His Grace Sundarananda Das
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
