Thursday, 12 November 2026

Week Ahead 12-18 November 2026

Dear Friends

“He lives forever by his divine instructions, and the follower lives with him.” Srila Prabhupada wrote this to Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur in the Dedication to Srimad Bhagavatam. 

2027 Calendars
Available at the Book Table and Radhanath’s Gifts.
A5 desktop calendar: R60 each.
A2 4-pager calendar: R60 each.
A2 Single-page wall calendar: R30 each.

Week Ahead

Friday 13 November
Tirobhava Festival: Disappearance Anniversary of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Fast until midday
You are invited to bring flower garlands, bouquets, and food offerings for Srila Prabhupada. Food offerings must be handed in at Srila Prabhupada’s Room by 11am. Contact Rukmini on 084 579 1080.
Morning Festival
7:00am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja
7:15am Greeting the Deities
7:20am Offering of Lamps
7:45am Class by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Midday Festival
10:30am Damodarastaka followed by offering of lamps
11:15am Srila Prabhupada Maha Abhishek
11:45am Talk by His Grace Ramanujacharya Das
12:30pm Rajbhoga Arati & Kirtan
1:00pm Puspanjali & Guru-puja to Srila Prabhupada
1:30pm Prasad Feast

Evening Festival
6:00pm Damodarastaka followed by offering of lamps
6:30pm Kirtan
7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan
7:15pm Devotees assemble at Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasasana
7:20pm Arati to Srila Prabhupada
7:35pm Bhajan: Swa Parsada Bhagavad Viraha Janita Vilapa
7:50pm Prasad feast

Saturday 14 November
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am

By His Grace Vrindavan Chandra Das

Sunday 15 November
Caitanya Cariamrita Class @7:30am

By His Grace Vrindavan Chandra Das

Love Feast @10:45am
The Vrata of Responsibility: Imbibing the Mood of Kartik Beyond the Month
With Her Grace Gaura Bhumi Devi Dasi 

Reminders

Kartik Deity & Vaishnava Seva
Mother Yasoda & Lord Damodar Daily Garlands – R250
Ghee lamps – R608/day
Evening Prasad – R808/day
Offering Loved Ones’ Names to Their Lordships – R118
Devotee Breakfast – R1308/day
Devotee Lunch – R2008/day
Please contact Ishara via the Sponsorship WhatsApp: 063 297 4398.

Kartik Lamp Offerings
Lamp offerings will be throughout the day during the month of Kartik. Singing of Damodarastaka will be from 7:25pm daily. Reusable brass lamps will be used. Kindly do not take them away, as they will be washed and used every day.

Memorials @Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple
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
Do you know you can skip the Govinda’s queue?
Order via WhatsApp!
Receive a confirmation • Go straight to the counter • Pick up and pay.
It’s that simple!
Please subscribe to Govinda’s WhatsApp Channel to view the daily menu here.
WhatsApp your order here: 073 009 3897
Note: To be respectful of the people following the queue, we do not allow last-minute additions to your order.

Radhanath’s Gifts
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm
Queries: WhatsApp 083 893 1736

How to Connect to the Temple?
031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net

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