Dear Friends
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
Purushottama Adhik Maas
Vaisnava: Saturday 16 May – Saturday 13 June
Smarta: Sunday 17 May – Sunday 14 June
Click on the link at the end of this email to read about the significance and benefits of Purushottama Adhik Maas.
Special Offerings During Purushottama Adhik Maas
Puja for Gurus (A)
Puja for Lord Caitanya (B)
Puja for Sri Sri Radha Radhanath (C)
Mangal Arati (4:30am) (D)
Shringar Arati (7:00am) (E)
Pushpa Arati (8:00am) (F)
Raj Bhoga Arati (12:30pm) (G)
Utthapan Arati (4:15pm) (H)
Sandhya Arati (7:00pm) (I)
Shayan Arati (9:00pm) (J)
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. Please book here.
Week Ahead
Saturday 16 May
Purushottama Adhik Maas begins.
Lamps offerings daily from 9am-7:30pm.
Transcendental Dairies Class @7:30am
By Her Grace Maha Lakshmi Devi Dasi
Sunday 17 May
Caitanya Caritamrta Class @7:30am
By His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami
Love Feast @11am
How To Be Happy No Matter What Happens
With His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Monday 18 May
Krishna Prema Nama-hatta (Unit 6/7) @7pm
Q&A With His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth
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 and see more details 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
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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