Thursday, 11 May 2017

Week Ahead 11 – 17 May

Dear Friends
 
The Prayer Tree
You can offer a prayer to the Supreme Mother, Srimati Radharani on this Mother's Day, Sunday, 14 May. Simply come to the temple on Sunday, write your prayer, and hang it on the "Prayer Tree". You may write a personal prayer or a prayer for your mother. All the prayers will be collected and offered to the lotus feet of Srimati Radharani. This is a SSRRT Women's Forum initiative. 
 
Disciples Course
By His Grace Swarup Damodar Das
The ISKCON Disciples Course is a training program which deepens devotees’ understanding of guru tattva and guru padasraya within the multiple guru environment of ISKCON. Designed for new devotees preparing to take initiation in ISKCON, the course is also recommended for leaders, preachers, councilors and educators in ISKCON. The course was developed under the direction of the Guru Services Committee, with the combined efforts of leading educators in ISKCON. The course is based on the teachings of Srila Prabhupada and current ISKCON Law and references the writings of the broader Gaudiya Vaisnava tradition. – http://bhakticourses.com.
New Jagannath Puri Temple
Friday, 12 May 7pm – 8:30pm
Saturday, 13 May 11am – 5:30pm
Sunday, 14 May 9:30am – 4:30pm
Saturday, 20 May 11am – 5:30pm
Sunday, 21 May 9:30am – 12:30pm
Registration: Merumala Devi Dasi
083 676 0844 or merumaladd.kks@gmail.com.
Course fees: R200.00. Concessions are available.
Here is the online option for those who can’t make the course this year:
http://bhakticourses.com/iskcon-disciple-course-material/
 
Srila Prabhupada Vyasa-puja Homage
BBT Africa invites you to submit an offering to His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
Submission deadline is Sunday, 14 May 2017. For guidelines and to submit your offering please click on the link:
http://wowmedia.me/vyasa-puja-offerrings-2017/

Your Week Ahead
 
Friday, 12 May
Kendra Hall Nama-hatta @7pm
with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami
 
Saturday, 13 May
Mother's Day @ The Goshala
Programme includes appreciation, games and prasada.
RSVP essential: Ramesvara Das 083 975 1780 or 039 9762157 or nankishore@telkomsa.net
A bus will leave from Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple at 7:30am. Booking essential. Contact Bala 031 400 6661

 
Sunday, 14 May
Love feast @3pm hosted by SSRRT Women's Forum
3:00pm    Guru-puja & CHAD
3:30pm    Class by Partha Sarathi Das Goswami
4:30pm    Honouring Our Temple Resident Mothers
4:45pm    Yashoda's Motherly Love - A Musical
5:00pm    Feast 
 
Tuesday, 16 May
Reservoir Hills Nama-hatta @7pm
with Partha Sarathi Das Goswami
 
Saturday, 20 May
Bhakti Theatre
The show begins at 4:00pm sharp, so come in early, grab a seat, order your meal and get comfortable for a fun evening of spiritual entertainment.
Line up:
4:00pm    Afternoon Kirtan Raga by Yadurani Devi Dasi
4:15pm    Drama – My Old Friend
                This drama is based on the 3rd Canto of Srimad Bhagavatam
4:45pm    Hip Hop Poetry by Saunaka Muni Das and Atma Tattva Das
5:05pm    Interval
5:20pm    Morning Walk Band - A Tribute to Devotion
You may want to bring blankets and cushions as the afternoons are getting chilly. BYS (Bhakti Yoga Society) will be providing our light meals, snacks and drinks. Note that Govinda's Pizzeria will be open. Entry is by donation. All proceeds go to the theatre and the university cultivation programme. 
 
And One More thing...
Visit Govinda's Pizzeria for delicious wood fired pizza. Operation times: 
Fridays 5 – 8pm  |  Saturdays 4 – 9pm  |  Sundays 11am – 3pm
  
Dates to Note
 
Krishna-Balaram Youth Group 2017 Winter Retreat
29 June – 2 July
Special Guests: His Holiness Bhakti Bringa Govinda Swami, His Grace Akincana Krishna Das & Her Grace Rati Manjari Dasi
From R1700. Limited space. Please contact Nandaraj Das: raj108@mweb.co.za

We look forward to seeing you at the temple 
Your friends at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple 

Wednesday, 3 May 2017

Week Ahead 3 – 10 May

Dear Friends

Your Week Ahead

Friday, 5 May
Kirtanuity Night with His Grace Shubha Vilas Das
Leadership in Youth
Registration is essential: https://goo.gl/forms/eDlBXSwJaT3pP7LG2

Saturday, 6 May
Monthly Sankirtan Festival

You can expect first class arrangements. Programme includes breakfast, training, distribution of book spots, transport, and a lunch feast. Registration is essential. The dress code is comfortable. If you feel confident, you may wear devotional dress. Kindly register via temple@iskcondurban.net. We encourage you to come for the morning program to get the full benefit of the festival.
Monthly Sankirtan Festival Line up:
4:30am Morning Programme Begins
8:30am Breakfast
9:00am Orientation
9:30am Book Distribution at pre-arranged spots (Devotees will be going out in groups)
12:00pm Pack up and return to Temple
1:00pm Lunch and sharing of experiences

Shubha Vilas @ The Goshala
Open Eyed Meditations Life Apps / Getting Relationships Right
Goshala – Umlaas Road
GPS cord: -29.7414542, 30.4051669
1st session  10:30am to 12:30pm
2nd session 1:30pm to 3:30pm
R50 – Concessions for pensioners & students
Registration is essential via email/sms
Contact: Geeta 0827614837 or geeta@khoosal.co.za

Sunday, 7 May
Love feast @3pm with Shubha Vilas Das

Tuesday, 9 May
Appearance Anniversary of Lord Nrsimha

Fast until sunset
Festival Guide
4:30am Mangal Arati
5:15am Japa
7.00am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja
7:10am Class by Shubha Vilas Das
8:00am Greetings of the Deities in Their new outfit
5:30pm Prasad served until 7:00pm only.
Note: Prasad will not be served after the programme.
7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan
7:30pm Class by Partha Sarathi Das Goswami

Dates to Note

Disciples Course 
By His Grace Swarup Damodar Das
New Jagannath Puri Temple
Friday, 12 May 7pm – 8:30pm
Saturday, 13 May 11am – 5:30pm
Sunday, 14 May 9:30am – 4:30pm
Saturday, 20 May 11am – 5:30pm
Sunday, 21 May 9:30am – 12:30pm
Registration: Merumala Devi Dasi
083 676 0844 or merumaladd.kks@gmail.com.
Course fees: R200.00. Concessions are available.
Here is the online option for those who can’t make the course this year:

Mother’s Day @ The Goshala
Saturday, 13 May at 10:30am
Programme includes appreciation, games and prasada.
RSVP essential: Ramesvara Das 083 975 1780 or 039 9762157 or nankishore@telkomsa.net

Wednesday, 26 April 2017

Week Ahead 26 April – 3 May

Dear Friends

We are hosting His Grace Shubha Vilas Das, author of the bestselling Ramayana – Game of Life Series, until Saturday, 6 May. Shubha Vilas is known for his heartfelt presentations and his unique ability to make the Ramayana relevant to everyone. He is able to reveal fresh meaning and bring his audience closer to Lord Rama, Sita Devi, Hanuman, and other personalities of the Ramayana. Take advantage of the events featured in the Week Ahead. Note: All events are with Shubha Vilas Das unless otherwise stated.

Your Week Ahead

Wednesday, 26 April
Be A Sage Book Club

Join our book club and share thoughts & realisations with fellow readers. Discussion on Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 1, Chapter 4 with His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das. This event begins at 6:30pm sharp and ends at 7:30pm with a woodfired pizza feast.
Reservation is essential: temple@iskcondurban.net / 031 403 3328

Thursday, 27 April
7:45am Srimad Bhagavatam Class by Shubha Vilas Das

Realigning Our Inner & Outer Worlds
(Based on the Ramayan)
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple
1st session   10:30am to 12:30pm
2nd session  2:30pm to 4:30pm
R50 – Concessions for pensioners & students
Registration is essential via email/sms
Alanath 0837752760 or alanathdaspsdg@gmail.com

Saturday, 29 April
Open Eyed Meditations Life Apps / Getting Relationships Right
UDW Hindu Centre Auditorium
1st session   2pm to 4pm
2nd session  6pm to 8pm
R50 – Concessions for pensioners & students
Registration is essential via email/sms
Alanath 0837752760 or alanathdaspsdg@gmail.com

Sunday, 30 April
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Love Feast @3pm
with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami – Srila Prabhupada in South Africa

Monday, 1 May
Chronicles of Hanuman
There are two slots for this event.
Sri Vishnu Temple Society
Cnr of Rd601/Rd701, Chatsworth
1st Slot  10am to 12pm
2nd Slot 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Contact: Rakesh 0826983089 or rakeshsookraj108@gmail.com
This event is free.

Tuesday, 2 MayPastimes of Hanuman
Marburg Secondary School, Deepvale Road, Marburg
6:30pm to 8pm
Contact: Ansuya 0827810300
This event is free.

Saturday, 6 May
Monthly Sankirtan Festival

You can expect first class arrangements. Programme includes breakfast, training, distribution of book spots, transport, and a lunch feast. Registration is essential. We will also have sweets to hand out. The dress code is comfortable. If you feel confident, you may wear devotional dress. Kindly register via temple@iskcondurban.net. We encourage you to come for the morning program to get the full benefit of the festival.
Monthly Sankirtan Festival Line up:
4:30am Morning Programme Begins
8:30am Breakfast
9:00am Orientation
9:30am Book Distribution at pre-arranged spots (Devotees will be going out in groups)
12:00pm Pack up and return to Temple
1:00pm Lunch and sharing of experiences
Shubha Vilas @ The Goshala
Open Eyed Meditations Life Apps / Getting Relationships Right
Goshala – Umlaas Road
GPS cord: -29.7414542, 30.4051669
1st session  10:30am to 12:30pm
2nd session 1:30pm to 3:30pm
R50 – Concessions for pensioners & students
Registration is essential via email/sms
Contact: Geeta 0827614837 or geeta@khoosal.co.za

Vyasa-puja Homage
BBT Africa invites you to submit an offering to His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
Submission deadline is Sunday, 14 May 2017. For guidelines and to submit your offering please click on the link: http://wowmedia.me/vyasa-puja-offerrings-2017/



Wednesday, 19 April 2017

Week Ahead 20 – 26 April

Dear Friends

Hare Krishna
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Lord Jagannath. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
On behalf of the Durban Festival of Chariots Executive Committee, I would like to personally thank you for your participation and service to the festival. A festival of this magnitude is only possible by devotees coming together and endeavouring to make it a success. Thank you to all of our sponsors who continually support the festival and the many volunteers from the various organisations.
If you have any suggestions to improve the festival, please contact Umesh at umesh.prakash108@gmail.com.
Thank you once again.
Your servant,
Vibhu Caitanya Das
Your Week Ahead

Thursday, 20 April
7:45am Srimad Bhagavatam Class by His Holiness Maha Vishna Swami

Friday, 21 April
Port Shepstone Nama-hatta with His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami @7pm
Queries: Gona 083 514 4283

Saturday, 22 April
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans, and legumes.

Sunday, 23 April
Ekadasi Break Fast: 06:19 – 10:02
ISKCON Pietermaritzburg Love Feast with Rama Govinda Swami @11am
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Love Feast @3pm
with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami – Living in Vrindavan & 2017 Durban Festival of Chariots Appreciation.

Monday, 24 April
Redcliff Nama-hatta with Rama Govinda Swami @7pm
Queries: Gopal Das 079 803 0234

Dates to Note

Wednesday, 26 April
Be A Sage Book Club
Do you read Srimad Bhagavatam or Caitanya Caritamrita? We will be discussing Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 1, Chapter 3 and Caitanya Caritamrta, Madhya Lila, Chapter 1. Join our book club and share thoughts and realisations with fellow readers. This event begins at 6:30pm sharp and ends at 7:30pm with a wood fired pizza feast.
Reservation is essential: temple@iskcondurban.net / 031 403 3328

Sunday, 30 April
Love Feast with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami – Srila Prabhupada in South Africa

Saturday, 6 May
Monthly Sankirtan Festival

You can expect first class arrangements. Programme includes breakfast, training, distribution of book spots, transport, and a lunch feast. Registration is essential. We will also have sweets to hand out. The dress code is comfortable. If you feel confident, you may wear devotional dress. Kindly register via temple@iskcondurban.net. We encourage you to come for the morning program to get the full benefit of the festival.
Monthly Sankirtan Festival Line up:
4:30am Morning Programme Begins
8:30am Breakfast
9:00am Orientation
9:30am Book Distribution at pre-arranged spots (Devotees will be going out in groups)
12:00pm Pack up and return to Temple
1:00pm Lunch and sharing of experiences

Vyasa-puja Homage
BBT Africa invites you to submit an offering to His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
Submission deadline is Sunday, 14 May 2017. For guidelines and to submit your offering please click on the link: http://wowmedia.me/vyasa-puja-offerrings-2017/

Thursday, 6 April 2017

Week Ahead 6 -10 April — Lord Jagannath Prepares for His Festival

Dear Friends

The Durban Festival of Chariots is seven days away! Keep an eye out on our social media for the latest news and updates. We will send the next Week Ahead with all the Durban Festival of Chariots news early next week.

Your Weekend Ahead 

Friday, 7 April
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans, and legumes.
Kirtan Festival Day 1
with His Holiness Lokanath Swami @6pm
Saturday, 8 April
Ekadasi Break Fast: 06:10 – 10:01
Sacred Chant Party with Lokanath Swami @10am
Starting at Mini Town
Kirtan Festival Day 2
with Lokanath Swami @6pm
Sunday, 9 April
Lord Jagannath’s Snana Yatra @10:30am
New Jagannath Puri Temple with Lokanath Swami
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Love Feast @ 3pm with Lokanath Swami
Kindly note: There will be no kirtan during the arati in the temple in the course of His Holiness Bhaktimarg Swami’s drama rehearsals.

Your friends at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

Thursday, 30 March 2017

Week Ahead 30 March – 5 April

Dear Friends
 
Lord Rāmacandra meditation: "When Lord Rāmacandra, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, was the King of this world, all bodily and mental suffering, disease, old age, bereavement, lamentation, distress, fear and fatigue were completely absent. There was even no death for those who did not want it." Srimad Bhagavatam 9.10.53
 
Your Week Ahead 
 
Friday, 31 March
Lotus Park Rama Naumi Festival @6:30pm
with His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Lotus Park Community Hall
 
Saturday, 1 April
Newcastle Festival of Chariots
Procession Starts at the Newcastle Town Hall on Scott Street @ 9:30am
Inquiries: 034 312 3369
 
Sunday, 2 April
Sri Rama Naumi Cultural Festival
Cultural Stage Show @12pm
Fruit & Flower Offerings
Discourse on the Ramayan by His Holiness Dhirashanta Swami
Vegetarian Meals
 
Monday, 3 April
Sri Rama Naumi Festival for Kids Day 1
Give your children a great start to the holidays.
Booking essential: 031 403 3328 | reception@iskcondurban.net
 
Fruit & Flower Offerings from 6pm
Bhajans & Kirtan
 
Tuesday, 4 April
Sri Rama Naumi (Hindu Calendar)
Umkomaas Sri Rama Naumi Festival
with His Holiness Bhakti Brihat Bhagavat Swami 
Inquiries: Amit 084 466 9920
Sri Rama Naumi Festival for Kids Day 2
Give your children a great start to the holidays.
Booking essential: 031 403 3328 | reception@iskcondurban.net
 
Fruit & Flower Offerings
Cultural Stage Show @5pm
Discourse on the Ramayan
Vegetarian meals
 
Wednesday, 5 April
Sri Rama Naumi (Vaishnava Calendar)
Fast until sunset
4:30am Mangal Arati
7:00am Class
8:00am Greeting of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath
5:00pm Break Fast Prasad Feast
7:00pm Gaura Arati
7:30pm Class by Bhakti Brihat Bhagavat Swami
 
Friday, 7 April 
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans, and legumes.
Kirtan Festival Day 1 
with His Holiness Lokanath Swami @6pm

Saturday, 8 April
Ekadasi Break Fast: 06:10 – 10:01
Sacred Chant Party with Lokanath Swami @10am
Starting at Mini Town
Kirtan Festival Day 2 
with Lokanath Swami @6pm
 
Sunday, 9 April
Lord Jagannath's Snana Yatra @10:30am
New Jagannath Puri Temple with Lokanath Swami
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Love Feast @ 3pm with Lokanath Swami
 
Govinda’s Pizzeria
Operation Times:
Friday 5-8pm | Saturday 4 – 9pm | Sunday 11am – 3pm










Durban Festival of Chariots Attractions


Thursday, 23 March 2017

Week Ahead 23 -29 March

Dear Friends
 
Your Week Ahead 
 
Friday, 24 March
Ekadasi
Fast from all grains, beans & legumes
 
Saturday, 25 March 
Ekadasi Break Fast 06:02 –10:01
 
Ladysmith Festival of Chariots
Chariot Parade begins at the top end of Murchison Street and ends on Princess Street. Lunch will be served after the Parade, followed by a festival at the Temple (19 Azalia Drive). A bus will leave from Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple at 6am.
Monthly Sankirtan Festival
You can expect first class arrangements. Programme includes breakfast, training, distribution of book spots, transport, and a lunch feast. Registration is essential. We will also have sweets to hand out. The dress code is comfortable. If you feel confident, you may wear devotional dress. Kindly register via temple@iskcondurban.net. We encourage you to come for the morning program to get the full benefit of the festival.
Monthly Sankirtan Festival Line up:
4:30am Morning Programme Begins
8:30am Breakfast
9:00am Orientation
9:30am Book Distribution at pre-arranged spots (Devotees will be going out in groups)
12:00pm Pack up and return to Temple
1:00pm Lunch and sharing of experiences
 
Sunday, 26 March
Love Feast @3pm
with His Holiness Bhakti Brihat Bhagavata Swami
 
Friday, 31 March
Lotus Park Rama Naumi Festival @6:30pm
with His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Lotus Park Community Hall

Govinda's Pizzeria
Operation Times:
Friday 5-8pm | Saturday 4 – 9pm | Sunday 11am – 3pm



Your friends at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple