Dear Friends
May/June 2026 Hare Krishna News
Check out the latest issue of Hare Krishna News, filled with community news, children’s activities, a recipe, and light reading. This is a 100% South African publication. View/download here
SSRRT Women’s Forum
Yoga & Mantra Sanga
Saturday • 20 June • 2pm
Join us for an afternoon of yoga, connection, stillness, and upliftment. Register here
Conscious Cuisine E-Book
This cookbook is dedicated to honouring the wonderful cooks of our temple community, whose loving seva has nourished generations through prasada.
This heartfelt project will feature cherished Satvik recipes, along with the devotional journeys, memories, and service of the devotees behind each dish. The cookbook will launch during Women’s Month in August as a tribute to the women whose devotion and service continue to nourish our community.
For more details and to participate click here
Bhakti Theatre’s Winter Production – Call for Actors
Drama: Govardhan Lila
Written and Directed by Rukmini Devi Dasi
Performance Date: Saturday 18 July
Venue: Milkwood Theatre
Rehearsal Dates
Friday 10th July (evening)
11th – 17th July (Saturday-Friday)
18th July Show-day
Please WhatsApp Rukmini 084 579 1080 by Monday, 29 June. There will also be two online sessions. Even if you can’t make all the days, please do reach out, as we are trying to arrange it so that not everyone has to come to every rehearsal.
Week Ahead
Saturday 6 June
Transcendental Dairies Class @7:30am
By Her Grace Maha Lakshmi Devi Dasi
Sunday 7 June
Caitanya Caritamrta Class @7:30am
By His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Love Feast @11am
Parama Ekadasi – Gateway to Goloka
With His Grace Atri Risi Das
Monday 8 June
Krishna Prema Nama-hatta (Unit 6/7) @7pm
Video Lecture: Managing the Mind by His Holiness Radhanath Swami
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth
Thursday 11 June
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.
Friday 12 June
Break Fast 06:48 – 10:13
Upcoming Courses
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 more details here
Reminders
Purushottama Adhik Maas Seva
Vaisnava: Saturday 16 May – Saturday 13 June
Smarta: Sunday 17 May – Sunday 14 June
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.
Sponsor devotee breakfast and/or lunch offerings during this auspicious month. Book here
Queries: WhatsApp 063 297 4398
New ONLINE booking system for Take Care of Krishna, Annadaan, Devotee Breakfast and Devotee Lunch. Book here
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 & Public Holidays 9:30am – 6pm
Sundays 9:30am-3pm
Govinda’s NEW WhatsApp Ordering & Queries Number
Please save as a new contact or update your existing Govinda’s contact with this number: 073 009 3897
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
