Dear Friends
Purushottama Adhik Maas
Vaisnava: Saturday 16 May – Saturday 13 June
Smarta: Sunday 17 May – Sunday 14 June
Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur writes, “Sri Krishna Himself has ascertained that this month, Purushottama, is the best of all. It is even superior to the greatly pious months of Kartik, Maag, and Vaishakha. This month, you should especially perform worship of Sri Sri Radha and Krishna. You will thereby attain all types of perfection.” Service in this month is superior to all types of devotional practice, and fulfils all varieties of desires. The Lord of Vraja, Bhagavan Sri Krishna, is the sovereign of this month; therefore, the Purushottam month is dear to every devotee. For the full article, click here.
Special Offerings During Purushottama Adhik Maas
Puja for Gurus
Puja for Lord Caitanya
Puja for Sri Sri Radha Radhanath
Mangal Arati (4:30am)
Shringar Arati (7:00am)
Pushpa Arati (8:00am)
Raj Bhoga Arati (12:30pm)
Utthapan Arati (4:15pm)
Sandhya Arati (7:00pm)
Shayan Arati (9:00pm)
How to Book
WhatsApp 063 297 4398 with your preferred date: puja/arati option and your name. E.g.: 17/05/A for Krishna Das
All pujas and aratis are R108 each and only valid during Purushottama Maas.
New ONLINE booking system for Take Care of Krishna, Annadaan, Devotee Breakfast and Devotee Lunch. Click here
Call for Written Offerings to Śrīla Prabhupāda
BBT Pan-African Vyāsa-pūjā Book 2026
The Vyāsa-pūjā of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda takes place on Saturday, 5 September. You are invited to share your heartfelt appreciation, service reports, and realisations. Offerings for the Pan-African Vyāsa-pūjā book may be submitted anytime from now until Sunday, 31 May. All offerings must be submitted here. Once submitted, a confirmation will be displayed on the webpage.
Govinda’s NEW WhatsApp Ordering & Queries Number
EFFECTIVE FROM MONDAY, 1 JUNE
Please save as a new contact or update your existing Govinda’s contact with this number: 073 009 3897
Week Ahead
Friday 8 May
IDYG Weekly Sanga @6pm
Session with His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Venue: Maharaja’s Apartment
Kindly note: this event is open to youth only (ages 13-25).
Please RSVP here.
Saturday 9 May
Transcendental Dairies Class @7:30am
By Her Grace Vaishnava Priya Dasi
Sunday 10 May
Caitanya Caritamrta Class @7:30am
By Her Grace Rukmini Devi Dasi
Love Feast @11am
Queen Kunti – Mother of Devotion
With Her Grace Gaura Bhumi Devi Dasi
Monday 11 May
Krishna Prema Nama-hatta (Unit 6/7) @7pm
Video Lecture: Symptoms of the Spiritually Successful
By His Holiness S. B. Keshava Swami
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth
Wednesday 13 May
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.
Gaura Prema Nama-hatta (Reservoir Hills Nama-hatta) @6:30pm
An Evening with His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami
Venue: Saptah Mandir
5 Whittaker Avenue (Entrance through Mountbatten Drive)
Queries: Paramatma Das on +27 76 549 5474 via WhatsApp
Thursday 14 May
Srila Vrindavan Das Thakur’s Appearance Anniversary
Ekadasi Break Fast
06:32 – 07:53
Save the Date
Samskara Course
This course is based on the Sat-kriyā-sāra-dīpikā by Śrīla Gopāla Bhaṭṭa Gosvāmī and covers the 16 major samskaras, from conception to final rites. The ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry accredits the course, and this course forms part of the Mayapur Academy Diploma.
Part 1: Theory (Online)
Dates: 13; 14; 16; 20; 21; 28 & 29 June
Cost: R200
PLUS: You will also require the book: Sat-kriyā-sāra-dīpikā by Śrīla Gopāla Bhaṭṭa Gosvāmī. Cost: R350.
Part 2: Practical (In-person)
Dates: 3-12 July
Full days on the weekends and three hours on weekday evenings.
Cost: R300
Register here.
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 9:30am-3pm
Follow the Govindas Durban WhatsApp channel for daily menus here
Radhanath’s Gifts
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm
Radhanath’s Gifts WhatsApp: 083 893 1736
How to Connect to the Temple?
031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net
