Week Ahead 1-7 April 2021 – Lord Jagannath is Coming!

 Dear Friends

I am sad that we cannot be in each other’s company celebrating the glories of Jagannath, Baladev & Subhadra Devi, and Srila Prabhupada over the Easter weekend. I pray to Lord Jagannath to keep everyone safe and that soon we can all be on the streets pulling His chariot and bringing Him to Vrindavan or the festival site. Thanks to the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Festival Team (in affiliation with Food for Life) who wonderfully arranged Lord Jagannath’s mobile temple to tour parts of Durban and surrounding areas this weekend. Lord Jagannath, Baladev, and Subhadra Devi will give their darshan in the temple (SSRRT) from 8:30am before embarking on their tour. I look forward to Lord Jagannath’s darshan and His protection. Please let your family & friends know that they can come out and greet Lord Jagannath. Flower offerings will be provided and you may bring fruit offerings as well. Hare Krishna!

Your servant
Vibhu Caitanya Das 

Lord Jagannath’s Mobile Temple
Contact Govindaji 082 320 9705
Friday 2 April – Chatsworth
10:30am Unit 11 Shopping Center, 218 High Terrace Crossmoor
12:00pm Unit 9 Shopping Center, 59 Moorcross Drive
1:30pm Unit 7 Shopping Center, Road 701 & 736
3:00pm Unit 3 Shopping Center, 201 Florence Nightingale Drive
4:00pm Unit 2 Shopping Center, 261 Pelican Drive

Saturday 3 April – Durban South
10:30am Merebank Shopping Center
12:00pm Orient Hills Shopping Center, Citrus Drive & Tangerine Grove
1:00pm Lotus Park Spar
2:00pm Malagazi, Postum Road
3:30pm Illovo Residential area

Sunday 4 April – Phoenix
10:30am Whitehouse Shopping Center, 102 Hill Head Dr, Mount Edgecombe
12:00pm Phoenix Plaza, 19 Parthenon St, Starwood
1:30pm Cnr Longbury Drive & Phoenix Highway
3:00pm Woodview Shopping Complex, 152 Viewhaven Dr, Woodview

Monday 5 April – Umgeni
10:00am Shannon Drive Shopping Centre, Reservoir Hills
11:30am Mountbatten Drive (opposite Checkers Shopping Center)
12:30pm China City, Springfield Park, Inanda Road
3:00pm Newlands City Centre, Newlands East

Sunday 4 April
Kirtan & Class @9:30am
Lord Jagannath’s Mercy
With Her Grace Vaishnavi Priya Dasi
Get your ticket/s here.

Wednesday 7 April
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.

Thursday 8 April
Ekadasi Break Fast 06:10-10:01

The Protection Paradigm Episode 3
Emotional Health in Bhakti
with Her Grace Rambhoru Brinkmann Dasi (ACBSP)
Watch Episode 3 here
Gaurangi & Girisha interview Rambhoru Prabhu about personal mental health responsibility, ego blocks, & trust issues. Find us on Instagram@womenscollectivesa. Contact us: womenscollectivesa@gmail.com

Reminders

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Darshan
Monday–Saturday 8:30am-1pm
Sundays 11am-1pm
Note: Since this is a walk-through darshan only, you are welcome to rejoin the darshan queue as many times as you like. Strict COVID-19 safety protocols MUST be followed. The public toilets are CLOSED.

The Book Table is now OPEN
Operating times 8:30am-2pm daily.

Radhanath’s Gifts Pop-up Store
Now situated opposite the Book Table in the Temple.
Operating times 8:30am-2pm daily.

Govinda’s Pop-up Takeaway
Easter Weekend (2-5 April) Trading Times
10am-1pm
WhatsApp 078 849 4291

Have you tried shopping on our ONLINE STORE?
We now deliver nationwide. You can SHOP ONLINE for Ekadasi products, dry goods, and Cowpathy personal & home care products. Go to our website.

How to Connect to the Temple?
031 403 3328 or WhatsApp 062 526 3606
Or email temple@iskcondurban.net

Sri Gaura Purnima 2021 Festival Guide

 Dear Friends

Sri Gaura Purnima Kirtan Mela
Saturday 27 March
Live on Facebook @WHNFDBNSA
11:00am Rukmini Priya & Balaram Prasad
12:30pm Manoj & Co.
13:30pm Taruni Radha & Param
2:00pm Radha Rasa & Yavat
3:00pm Havisha & Mason
3:30pm Ravindra Swarup
4:00pm Mesha & Co.
4:30pm Dwarakadish
5:00pm Cape Town Youth Vaishnava Sena
6:00pm Himal & Co.
7:00pm Vijay Gauranga & Pranav
8:00pm Shankarshan & Balaram

Sri Gaura Purnima Festival
Sunday 28 March
Fast until Moonrise (6:59pm)

Temple Walk-Through Darshan
11am-3:30pm
Note: Since this is a walk-through darshan only, you are welcome to rejoin the darshan queue as many times as you like. Strict COVID-19 safety protocols MUST be followed. The public toilets are CLOSED.

Kirtan & Class In the Temple
There are just a few tickets left for the first class:
8:15am Lord Caitanya – The Golden Avatar
Class by His Grace Jaisacinandana Das
Tickets available here. Bookings are limited to one ticket only. This means you would have to login each time for a ticket for family members. 

ONLINE – On Mayapur TV and Facebook (@DurbanKrishna)
4:30am Mangal Arati
7:15am Greeting Sri Sri Radha Radhanath in Their new outfit
8:15am Lord Caitanya – The Golden Avatar
Class by His Grace Jaisacinandana Das
9:30am The Glories of Saci Devi – Lord Caitanya’s Mother
Class by Her Grace Krishangi Radhe Dasi
10:00am Initiation Ceremony by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
4:15pm Gauranga Mahaprabhu’s Appearance
Class by His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das
5:30pm Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Maha Abhishek
6:00pm Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Sri Gaura Purnima Prasad Plates
Prasad packs will be available from 3pm on Sri Gaura Purnima. You may book your plate of prasad here.

Sri Gaura Purnima Maha Abhishek
Contact Bhakti Katha 061 464 5327 (WhatsApp only) or psdgbhakti@gmail.com.
Kindly note: Bhakti Katha may not respond immediately. Cost R1008.

Reminders

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Darshan
Monday–Saturday 8:30am-1pm
Sundays 11am-1pm
Note: Since this is a walk-through darshan only, you are welcome to rejoin the darshan queue as many times as you like. Strict COVID-19 safety protocols MUST be followed. The public toilets are CLOSED.

The Book Table is now OPEN
Operating times 8:30am-2pm daily.

Radhanath’s Gifts Pop-up Store
Now situated opposite the Book Table in the Temple.
Operating times 8:30am-2pm daily.

Govinda’s Pop-up Takeaway
Monday-Friday 11am-3pm
CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS
Saturday & Sunday 10am-1pm
WhatsApp 078 849 4291

Have you tried shopping on our ONLINE STORE?
You can SHOP ONLINE for Ekadasi products, dry goods, frozen products, and Cowpathy personal & home care products. Go to our website.

How to Connect to the Temple?
031 403 3328 or WhatsApp 062 526 3606
Or email temple@iskcondurban.net

Week Ahead 19-24 March 2021

 Dear Friends

His Holiness Bhakti Tirtha Swami Sri Vyasa-puja 2021
Global Online Event
19-21 March
Begins tonight @8pm
Zoom
Meeting ID: 946 9916 5638
Passcode: 323325
On Facebook
On Youtube

Sri Gaura Purnima Festival Line-up
In the Temple
8:15am Lord Caitanya – The Golden Avatar
Class by His Grace Jaisacinandana Das
9:30am The Glories of Saci Devi – Lord Caitanya’s Mother
Class by Her Grace Krishangi Radhe Dasi
4:15pm Gauranga Mahaprabhu’s Appearance
Class by His Grace Vibhu Caitanya
In order to allow as many devotees the opportunity to spend time at the temple, kindly book for only one class. The bookings are limited to one ticket only. This means you would have to login each time for a ticket for family members. Get your ticket/s here

Temple Walk Through Darshan on Sri Gaura Purnima
11am-3:30pm
Note: Since this is a walk-through darshan only, you are welcome to rejoin the darshan queue as many times as you like. Strict COVID-19 safety protocols MUST be followed. The public toilets are CLOSED.

ONLINE (on MayapurTV and Facebook @DurbanKrishna)
4:30am Mangal Arati
7:15am Greeting Sri Sri Radha Radhanath in Their new outfit
7:30am Initiation Ceremony by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Note: All classes will be live broadcast.
5:30pm Chota Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Maha Abhishek
6:30pm Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Sri Gaura Purnima Prasad Packs
Prasad packs will be available from 3pm on Sri Gaura Purnima. You may book you prasad pack here

Sri Gaura Purnima Maha Abhishek
Contact Bhakti Katha 061 464 5327 (WhatsApp only) or psdgbhakti@gmail.com.
Kindly note: Bhakti Katha may not respond immediately. Cost R1008.

Week Ahead
Friday 19 March
Unit 6/7 Nama Hatta @7pm
Bhagavad Gita Class with His Grace Ramananda Priya Das
Chapter 6, texts 15 & 16
Zoom
ID 718 6666 2259
Password KPNH1903

Saturday 20 March
Unit 6/7 Nama Hatta Harinaam Sankirtan @3pm
Starting on 205 Nature View Road, Unit 5
Wear a face mask and adhere to COVID 19 protocols, 

Sunday 21 March
Kirtan & Class @9:30am
Balance in Life
With Her Grace Anuradha Devi Dasi & His Grace Sri Hari Das
Get your ticket/s here

Job Opportunity
Govindas Restaurant located at the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple in Chatsworth is looking for a full-time cook. If you are a vegetarian, have experience in the food industry, and are looking to work in a friendly and dynamic environment, then please contact Prabashinee on 031 403 3328 or email your cv to reception@iskcondurban.net
Closing date: Thursday 25 March 

Reminders

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Darshan
Monday–Saturday 8:30am-1pm
Sundays 11am-1pm
Note: Since this is a walk-through darshan only, you are welcome to rejoin the darshan queue as many times as you like. Strict COVID-19 safety protocols MUST be followed. The public toilets are CLOSED.

The Book Table is now OPEN
Operating times 8:30am-2pm daily.

Radhanath’s Gifts Pop-up Store
Now situated opposite the Book Table in the Temple.
Operating times 8:30am-2pm daily.

Govinda’s Pop-up Takeaway
Monday-Friday 11am-3pm
CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS
Saturday & Sunday 10am-1pm
WhatsApp 078 849 4291

Have you tried shopping on our ONLINE STORE?
You can SHOP ONLINE for Ekadasi products, dry goods, frozen products, and Cowpathy personal & home care products. Go to our website.

How to Connect to the Temple?
031 403 3328 or WhatsApp 062 526 3606
Or email temple@iskcondurban.net

Week Ahead 11-17 March 2021

Dear Friends

Sri Gaura Purnima Utsava Seva
There are just a few sponsorships available. Sponsorships begin from R1008. Contact Bhakti Devi 082 494 7722 (WhatsApp only) or tck@iskcondurban.net Kindly note: Bhakti Devi may not respond immediately.

Sri Gaura Purnima Maha Abhishek
Contact Bhakti Katha 061 464 5327 (WhatsApp only) or psdgbhakti@gmail.com.
Kindly note: Bhakti Katha may not respond immediately. Cost R1008.

Week Ahead

Thursday 11 March
Maha Shivaratri
Unit 6/7 Nama-Hatta @7pm
Bhagavad Gita Class Ch 6, 11-12
With His Grace Krishna Baladev Das
Zoom
Meeting ID: 728 2070 3057
Password: KPNH1203 

Sunday 14 March
Disappearance Anniversary of Srila Jagannath Das Babaji
Kirtan & Class @9:30am
Food Offered in Devotion
With Her Grace Rasa-sthali Dasi
You may get your ticket/s here

Job Opportunity
Govindas Restaurant located at the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple in Chatsworth is looking for a full-time cook. If you are a vegetarian, have experience in the food industry, and are looking to work in a friendly and dynamic environment, then please contact Prabashinee on 031 403 3328 or email your cv to reception@iskcondurban.net
Closing date: Friday 20 March 

Reminders

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Reopens
Temple Darshan
Monday–Saturday 8:30am-1pm
Sundays 11am-1pm
Note: Since this is a walk-through darshan only, you are welcome to rejoin the darshan queue as many times as you like. Strict COVID-19 safety protocols MUST be followed. The public toilets are CLOSED.

The Book Table is now OPEN
Operating times 8:30am-2pm daily.

Radhanath’s Gifts Pop-up Store
Now situated opposite the Book Table in the Temple.
Operating times 8:30am-2pm daily.

Govinda’s Pop-up Takeaway
Monday-Friday 11am-3pm
CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS
Saturday & Sunday 10am-1pm
WhatsApp 078 849 4291

Have you tried shopping on our ONLINE STORE?
You can SHOP ONLINE for Ekadasi products, dry goods, frozen products, and Cowpathy personal & home care products. Go to our website.

How to Connect to the Temple?
031 403 3328 or WhatsApp 062 526 3606

Or email temple@iskcondurban.net 

Week Ahead 4-10 March 2021

 Dear Friends

Armour for the Inner Battle
hosted Bhakti Yoga Society
Join a peer-study bookclub to churn practical life-skills from sacred texts. Saturdays @6pm via ZOOM
Register Here

Bhakti Life (Life Lessons from the Gita) – An online course
Hosted by The School of Bhakti (Bhaktivedanta Manor)
It has commenced on 28 Feb, but devotees can still join from week 2 (7 March). It is scheduled for 3 hours every Sunday from 4-7pm and concludes on 2 May. The course costs 80 pounds (about R1700) but is being offered FREE to devotees in South Africa.
Register Here Registration closes Friday 5 March 2021.

Week Ahead

Sunday 7 March
Kirtan & Class @9:30am
The Glories of the Sri Panca Tattva
With His Grace Ramvijay Das
There are still a few tickets left. Get your ticket/s here

Tuesday 9 March
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.

Wednesday 10 March
Ekadasi Break Fast 05:53-10:01

Thursday 11 March
Maha Shivaratri

Job Opportunity
Govindas Restaurant located at the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple in Chatsworth, is looking for full-time cooks. If you are a vegetarian, have experience in the food industry, and are looking to work in a friendly and dynamic environment, then please contact Prabashinee on 031 403 3328 or email your cv to reception@iskcondurban.net
Closing date: Friday 20 March 

Reminders

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Reopens
Temple Darshan
Monday–Saturday 8:30am-1pm
Sundays 11am-1pm
Note: Since this is a walk-through darshan only, you are welcome to rejoin the darshan queue as many times as you like. Strict COVID-19 safety protocols MUST be followed. The public toilets are CLOSED.

The Book Table Reopens
Operating times 8:30am-2pm daily.

Radhanath’s Gifts Pop-up Store
Now situated opposite the Book Table in the Temple.
Operating times 8:30am-2pm daily.

Govinda’s Pop-up Takeaway
Monday-Friday 11am-3pm
CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS
Saturday & Sunday 10am-1pm
WhatsApp 078 849 4291

Have you tried shopping on our ONLINE STORE?
You can SHOP ONLINE for Ekadasi products, dry goods, frozen products, and Cowpathy personal & home care products. Go to our website.

How to Connect to the Temple?
031 403 3328 or WhatsApp 062 526 3606
Or email temple@iskcondurban.net

The Temple Reopens for Darshan (Week Ahead 25 February – 3 March 2021)

Dear Friends

 

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Reopens

Temple Darshan 

Monday–Saturday 8:30am-1pm

Sundays 11am-1pm 

Note: Since this is a walk-through darshan only, you are welcome to rejoin the darshan queue as many times as you like. Strict COVID-19 safety protocols MUST be followed. The public toilets are CLOSED.

 

The Book Table Reopens

Operating times 8:30am-2pm daily. 

 

Radhanath's Gifts Pop-up Store

Now situated opposite the Book Table in the Temple.

Operating times 8:30am-2pm daily. 

 

Sunday Kirtan & Class

9:30am-10:30am

Entry by pre-booked tickets only. Details will be posted weekly on our social media.  

The GBC Strategic Planning Team

Sri Gaura Purnima Festival – Celebrates the Sri Caitanya Caritamrita

You can watch the live broadcast on:

MayapurTV

Facebook @GBCSPT

YouTube @GBCSPT

  

Week Ahead

 

Thursday 25 February

Sri Nityananda Triyodasi – The Appearance Anniversary of Sri Nityananda Prabhu

Fast until midday

8:30am-2pm Temple Darshan (COVID protocols must be followed)

4:30pm Instagram Live (@DurbanKrishna) with His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das

6pm National Festival with His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

(Live on Facebook @ISKCONZA)

7pm-10pm Kirtan Fest (Live on Facebook @WHNFDBNSA)

4:15pm-6pm Special Temple Darshan. Note: Since this is a walk-through darshan only, you are welcome to rejoin the darshan queue as many times as you like. Strict COVID-19 safety protocols MUST be followed. The public toilets are CLOSED.

 

Sunday 28 February 

Kirtan & Class @9:30am 

The Lion Guru – In Honour of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur

With Her Grace Champakalata Dasi 

Note: this event is fully booked. 

Wednesday 3 March

Srila Bhaktisiddanta Sarasvati Thakur's Appearance Anniversary

Fast until noon.

  

Govinda's Pop-up Takeaway

Monday-Friday 11am-3pm

CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS

Saturday & Sunday 10am-1pm

WhatsApp 078 849 4291

Have you tried shopping on our ONLINE STORE?

You can SHOP ONLINE for Ekadasi products, dry goods, frozen products, and Cowpathy personal & home care products.

  

How to Connect to the Temple?

031 403 3328 or WhatsApp 062 526 3606

Or email temple@iskcondurban.net

Here we go again! 1st Week Ahead for 2021

 Dear Friends

 

We long for the day when we can dance in the Ratha Yatra or relish Krishna prasad in each other's association once again, until then here is what is happening at the Temple:

 

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple 2020 Report

You can read the report and message from His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das in the latest issue of Hare Krishna News. 

 

Darshan Times

Bridge Darshan

Monday–Saturday 11am-1pm

Temple Darshan

Sundays ONLY 10am-1pm

Note: Since this is a walk-through darshan only, you are welcome to rejoin the darshan queue as many times as you like. Strict COVID-19 safety protocols MUST be followed.

 

Temple Reception Tent

Books, basic devotional items, and the Cowpathy range available.

Monday-Friday 11am-1pm

Saturday & Sunday 10am-1pm

Radhanath's Gifts Pop-up Store

Sundays ONLY

10am-1pm

Strict COVID-19 safety protocols MUST be followed.

Govinda's Pop-up Takeaway

Monday-Friday 11am-3pm

CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS

Saturday & Sunday 10am-1pm

WhatsApp 078 849 4291

 

Have you tried shopping on our ONLINE STORE?

You can SHOP ONLINE for Ekadasi products, dry goods, frozen products, and Cowpathy personal & home care products. Go to our website. 

Week Ahead

 

Thursday 18 February

Sri Advaita Acharya's Appearance Anniversary

Fast until midday

9:30am Class by His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami

11am-1pm Temple Darshan. You will receive packed Halava prasad on exit.

4pm Instagram Live with Her Grace Gaura Bhumi Devi Dasi

5:30pm Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

NOTE: Classes will be broadcast live on Facebook @DurbanKrishna

 

The GBC Strategic Planning Team's Festival Line-up

3:00pm Tour the sacred pastime places of Sri Advaita Acharya in Shantipur with His Grace Chandan Yatra Das

4:00pm Celebrating the appearance of Sri Advaita Acharya and understanding his role in Sri Pancha-tattva with His Holiness Radhanath Swami

You can watch the live broadcast on:

MayapurTV

Facebook @GBCSPT

YouTube @GBCSPT

  

Friday 19 February

Kendra Nama-hatta @7pm

with Vibhu Caitanya Das

Via Zoom or Facebook @KendraNamahatta

 

Saturday 20 February

The Protection Paradigm – Preserving Srila Prabhupada's Legacy

with Her Grace Ananga Manjari Dasi (ACBSP)

@5pm

hosted by the Women's Collective SA

On ZOOM

Meeting ID: 872 0751 8826

Passcode: 925471

On Youtube

https://youtu.be/uogryjGigxw

 

Sunday 21 February 

Kirtan & Class @9:30am 

With Vibhu Caitanya Das

Note: this event is fully booked. 

 

Tuesday 23 February

Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.

Fast until midday for Lord Varahadeva

Wednesday 24 February

Ekadasi break fast 05:43-10:00

Lord Varahadeva's Appearance

(Fast on Tues 23 Feb.)

 

Thursday 25 February

Lord Nityananda's Appearance Anniversary

Fast until midday.

Festival details to follow. Please keep an eye out on our social media. 

 

How to Connect to the Temple?

031 403 3328 or WhatsApp 062 526 3606

Or email temple@iskcondurban.net