Dear Friends
2026 Durban Festival of Chariots News
Snana Yatra at New Jagannath Puri Temple
Sunday 29 March @9am
Snana Yatra is celebrated as the day when Krishna first assumed His Lord Jagannath form. In this form, Krishna becomes ecstatic from hearing His own glories told by Mother Rohini to the Queens of Dwarka. Due to His ecstatic emotions, Krishna’s hands and legs withdrew into His body. His eyes grew wide, and He had a huge smile. His brother, Balaram and sister, Subhadra, were also hearing these pastimes, and their limbs also withdrew into their bodies.
The Srimad Bhagavatam 11.27.16 states: “In worshiping the temple Deity, my dear Uddhava, bathing and decoration are the most pleasing offerings.” Devotees get special mercy by bathing Lord Jagannath, Baladeva and Subhadra Devi. Generally, only brahmanas are allowed to bathe the Deities, but on Snana Yatra, everyone is allowed to bathe the Deities. Jagannath showers His mercy on everyone!
We will be sharing more festival highlights in the coming weeks.
Week Ahead
Friday 13 March
IDYG Weekly Sanga @6pm
Game Night: Lord Ramachandra Edition
College Room
Kindly note: this event is open to youth only (ages 13-25)
Please RSVP here.
Kendra Nama-hatta @7pm
Bhakti Beckons Where the Glories of Hanuman Are Heard
With His Grace Jagadananda Pandit Das
Venue: Kendra Hall, 5 John Zikhali Rd, Greyville
RSVP via WhatsApp 083 453 3026 (Bhakta Shravan)
Saturday 14 March
Transcendental Dairies Class @7:30am
By Her Grace Gaura Premi Devi Dasi
Sunday 15 March
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes
Caitanya Caritamrta Class @7:30am
By His Grace Virabhadra Das
Love Feast @11am
When 99 is Greater than 100
With Her Grace Champakalata Devi Dasi
Monday 16 March
Ekadasi Break Fast 05:56 – 06:13
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
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
• 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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