Week Ahead 15-21 March 2024

Dear Friends

Durban Festival of Chariots News
Easter Weekend (29 March – 1 April)
North Beach Bay of Plenty Lawns & Amphitheatre
Park & Ride
Grass patch opposite Sun Coast Casino.
Transport will be provided from parking to the Elangeni Hotel on Snell Parade. The parking area will be protected by festival security and car guards. Operational only on festival days and during festival times.

Note: Govinda’s and Radhanath’s Gifts DFOC trading times:
Friday, 29 March 2024 (public holiday) 9.30am to 3pm.
Saturday, 30 March 2024 9.30am to 4pm.
Sunday, 31 March 2024 9.30am to 3pm.
Monday, 1 April 2024 (public holiday) 9.30am to 3pm. 

Sri Gaura Purnima
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple will have a three-day celebration, starting on Saturday 23 March until Monday 25 March. In preparation of this most auspicious festival, the weekend classes focus of Lord Caitanya. 

Festival Sponsorships
You are invited to render personal service to the Deities by sponsoring the worship on Sri Gaura Purnima. Contact Ishara on 063 297 4398.

Commemorate Gaura Purnima by Distributing Books
Distribute or sponsor a set of Sri Caitanya Caritamrta for R1750 or a gift pack of a collection of books on Lord Caitanya for either R100 to R200. Payment plans are available. Contact the Sankirtan Office on 079 378 9762. 

Sri Gaura Purnima Sankirtan Festival
Saturday 23 March @9:30am
Meet at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Prasad Marquee. Book packs, teams, and spots will be provided. Return at 1:00pm for realizations and lunch prasad.
Contact: Radha Raman Das 076 587 9558

Sri Gaura Purnima Holy Name Festivals
Maha Harinama
Saturday 23 March @10:30am
Mini Town North Beach

Kirtan Durban’s 2-hour Kirtan Mela
Saturday 23 March 2024 @5:30pm
Prasada will be served thereafter.
Please RSVP (for catering purposes) here.
Free entry.

Week Ahead

Friday 15 March
Kendra Nama-hatta @7pm
Ratha Yatra – The Festival of Chariots
with Her Grace Gangamata Goswamini Dasi
Venue: Kendra Hall
RSVP via WhatsApp on 083 453 3026 (Bhakta Shravan)

Saturday 16 March
Sri Siksastakam Part 1 @7:30am
By His Grace Radhika Jivana Das

Westville Nama-hatta @3pm
Bhagavad-gita Chapter 2
facilitated by Her Grace Gaura Premi Devi Dasi
Venue: Sri Sudarshan Goshala
28 Dunstaple Crescent, Reservoir Hills
Guests will be able to feed the cows after the program.
Light prasada will be served.
Enquiries via WhatsApp Gaura Premi Devi Dasi on 0846239164

Join the build-up to Sri Gaura Purnima
Lord Caitanya’s Sankirtan Party @4pm
Durban North Beach, Mini Town

Sunday 17 March
Sri Siksastakam Part 2 @7:30am
with Her Grace Gaura Premi Devi Dasi

Love Feast @11am
“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu: His Life and Precepts.”
(Teachings of Lord Caitanya – Prologue by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur)
with His Grace Raghunath Bhatta Das

Monday 18 March
Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm
Venue: Shantik Foundation, Corner of Roads 729/741, Montford

Wednesday 20 March
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes

Thursday 21 March
Sri Madhavendra Puri’s Disappearance Anniversary
Ekadasi break fast 06:00 – 10:01

Reminders
Govinda’s Restaurant & 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 

Week Ahead 8-14 March 2024

Dear Friends

Durban Festival of Chariots News
Snana Yatra
Sunday 10 March @9:30am
Snana Yatra is celebrated as the day when Krishna first assumed His Lord Jagannath form. In this form, Krishna becomes ecstatic from hearing His own glories told by Mother Rohini to the Queens of Dwarka. Due to His ecstatic emotions, Krishna’s hands and legs became short and withdrew into his body. His eyes grew wide and He had a huge smile. His brother, Balaram and sister, Subhadra were also hearing these pastimes and their limbs also withdrew into their bodies. 

The Srimad Bhagavatam 11.27.16 states: “In worshiping the temple Deity, my dear Uddhava, bathing and decoration are the most pleasing offerings.” Devotees get special mercy by bathing Lord Jagannath, Baladeva and Subhadra Devi. Generally, only brahmanas are allowed to bathe the Deities but on Snana Yatra, everyone is allowed to bathe the Deities. Jagannath showers His mercy of everyone!

Bus Service to Attend Snana Yatra
There will be a bus leaving Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple at 8:00am and return from New Jagannath Puri Temple after the feast, which will be served at 1pm. Note: there is no reserved seating and subject to first come first served bases. 

Week Ahead

Friday 8 March
Maha Shivaratri
6:00pm Audio Visual presentation by His Grace Anandamaya Das
7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan
7:30pm Light prasada

Saturday 9 March
Transcendental Dairies Class @7:30am
By Her Grace Vaishnavi Priya Dasi

Westville Nama-hatta @3pm
Observing the Armies
facilitated by His Grace Raghunath Bhatta Das
Venue: University Hindu Centre
UKZN Westville Campus
Enquiries via WhatsApp Gaura Premi Devi Dasi on 0846239164

Sunday 10 March
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with Her Grace Ranga Devi Dasi 

Love Feast @11am
Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s Sri Siksatakam Part 1
with His Grace Jaisacinandana Das

Monday 11 March
Srila Jagannath Das Babaji Maharaja’s Disappearance Anniversary
Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm
Venue: Shantik Foundation, Corner of Roads 729/741, Montford

Reminders

Govinda’s Restaurant & 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

Week Ahead 1-8 March 2024

Dear Friends

Durban Festival of Chariots News
Easter Weekend (29 March – 1 April)
North Beach: Bay of Plenty Lawns & Amphitheatre
The countdown begins….28 days
Something New: Soul Symphony
Reggae, R&B, Mantra, Folk & Pop
Saturday March 30th
5pm-7pm 

Something New: Everybody Dance Now
East-West Movement Fusion
Sunday March 31st
5pm-7pm

Week Ahead

Friday 1 March
Kendra Nama-hatta @7pm
Ratha Yatra
with His Grace Jaisacinandana Das
Venue: Kendra Hall
RSVP via WhatsApp on 083 453 3026 (Bhakta Shravan)

Saturday 2 March
Special Class:
Srila Bhaktisiddanta Sarasvati Thakur – The Lion Guru @7:30am
By His Grace Yogamaya Yajna Das

Westville Nama-hatta @3pm
Bhagavad Gita Readings & Discussions 
facilitated by Her Grace Gaura Premi Devi Dasi
Venue: University Hindu Centre
UKZN Westville Campus
Enquiries via WhatsApp Paramatma Das 076 549 5474

Sunday 3 March
Special Class:
Srila Bhaktisiddanta Sarasvati Thakur – A Ray of Vishnu @7:30am
with His Grace Virabhadra Das

Love Feast @11am
Glories of Srila Bhaktisiddanta Saravati Thakur
with His Grace Prabhanu Das
Note: There will be a special pushpanjali, arati & kirtan for Srila Bhaktisiddhanta.

Monday 4 March
Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm
Venue: Shantik Foundation, Corner of Roads 729/741, Montford

Friday 8 March
Maha Shivaratri 
6:00pm Audio Visual presentation by His Grace Anandamaya Das
7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan
7:30pm Light prasada

Reminders

Govinda’s Restaurant & 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

Week Ahead 23-29 February 2024

Dear Friends

Durban Festival of Chariots News
Easter Weekend (29 March – 1 April)
North Beach: Bay of Plenty Lawns & Amphitheatre
The festival is five weeks away! Bhakti Cloud and Govinda’s Sit-down Restaurant returns to the festival, dive deeper by joining a seminar, complete the four-challenge Soul Quest…there is just so much to do, see, experience, and taste at the Durban Festival of Chariots this year. 

Bhaktivedanta College of Education & Culture
Register for any courses here. 

Week Ahead

Saturday 24 February
Srila Narottam Das Thakur’s Appearance Anniversary
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
By His Grace Radhika Jivana Das 

Monthly Sankirtan Festival @9:30am
This is the first sankirtan festival for 2024. Come join the team share the joy of devotion in the company of like-minded Vaishnavas. For queries contact Radha Raman: 076 587 9558.

Sunday 25 February
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with Her Grace Gaura Premie Devi Dasi

Love Feast @11am
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur – A Ray of Vishnu
with Her Grace Krsangi Radhe Dasi

Monday 26 February
Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm
Venue: Shantik Foundation, Corner of Roads 729/741, Montford

Wednesday 28 February
Kirtan @6:30pm
In Honour of the 150th Appearance Anniversary of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur

Thursday 29 February
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur’s 150th Appearance Anniversary
(Fast until noon)
11:30am Kirtan
11:45am Class by His Grace Jaisacinandana Das
12:30pm Raj Bhoga & Kirtan
1:00pm Pushpa Puja
1:30pm Break fast prasada

Reminders

Govinda’s Restaurant & 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

 

Week Ahead 16-22 February 2024

POSTED ON 16 FEBRUARY, 2024 BY ADMIN

Dear Friends

Durban Festival of Chariots News
Easter Weekend (29 March – 1 April)
North Beach
Bay of Plenty Lawns & Amphitheatre
You can help spread festival news, highlights, and events from the palm of your hand. Simply follow, like, and share the festival's Facebook and Instagram posts on your pages. You can also share to your WhatsApp status and WhatsApp community groups. 

We Need Mendhi & Gopi Dot Artists
If you love doing mendhi and gopi dots, then this service is for you. Simply complete the service form here. 

Bhaktivedanta College of Education & Culture 
View/download the 2024 Prospectus here

Lord Nityananda’s Appearance Day Festival Sponsorships
You are invited to serve the Deities personally by sponsoring the worship on this auspicious day. Contact Ishara on 063 297 4398

Week Ahead

Saturday 17 February
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
By Her Grace Gangamata Goswamini Dasi 

Westville Nama-hatta @3pm
Discussion on Bhagavad-gita
With His Grace Rambhadra Das and Her Grace Gaura Premi Devi Dasi
Venue: University Hindu Centre
UKZN Westville Campus
Enquiries via WhatsApp Paramatma Das 076 549 5474

Sunday 18 February
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with Her Grace Vaishnavi Priya Devi Dasi

Love Feast @11am
Bhaktivedanta College of Education & Culture Graduation Ceremony

Monday 19 February
Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm
Venue: Shantik Foundation, Corner of Roads 729/741, Montford

Tuesday 20 February
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.
Fast until midday for Lord Varaha.

Wednesday 21 February
Lord Varahadeva’s Appearance 
(Fast is observed on Tuesday 20 February)

Ekadasi Break Fast
05:40 – 07:59

Thursday 22 February
Sri Nityananda Trayodasi
Lord Nityananda’s Appearance Anniversary
(Fast until noon)
Midday Festival
11:30am Kirtan
11:45am Class
12:30pm Raj Bhoga Arati & Kirtan
1:00pm Break Fast Feast

Evening Festival
6:00pm Kirtan
6:15pm Class
7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan
7:30pm Light prasad

Reminders

Govinda’s Restaurant & 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

Week Ahead 9-15 February 2024

Dear Friends

Durban Festival of Chariots News
Easter weekend (29 March – 1 April)
Bay of Plenty Lawns & Amphitheatre
Do you know that we cater 140000 free vegetarian meals at the festival? The team begin preparing just after midnight each day. Ever wondered what the secret of the biryani is? All the meals are cooked over a wood fire and offered to the Lord with love. 

We Need You!
Volunteer your time, energy, and skills to make the festival a success. Complete the Service Opportunities form here. 

Online ISKCON Disciples Course
with His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
This course is tailored for devotees seeking a deeper understanding of the sacred guru-disciple relationship, particularly those aspiring for first and second initiations. The course includes studying the ISKCON Disciples Course Manual, mandatory viewing of pre-recorded classes on YouTube, active and mandatory participation in a facilitated online group discussion, and an open-book assessment. Participants will receive an ISKCON Disciples Course certification from BCAIS Education upon successful completion. Registration is open to all, with no prerequisites. Join us from 11 to 25 February 2024.
Register here

Week Ahead 

Saturday 10 February
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
By Her Grace Surabhi Kunj Devi Dasi 

Westville Nama-hatta @3pm
Recognising Our Position
With His Grace Smita Krishna Das
Venue: University Hindu Centre
UKZN Westville Campus
Enquiries via WhatsApp Paramatma Das 076 549 5474

Sunday 11 February
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with Her Grace Gaura Premi Devi Dasi

Love Feast @11am
My Mind – Friend or Enemy
with Her Grace Champakalata Devi Dasi

Monday 12 February
Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm
Venue: Shantik Foundation, Corner of Roads 729/741, Montford

Tuesday 13 February 
Vasanth Panchami

Wednesday 14 February
Srimati Vishnupriya Devi’s Appearance
(Consort of Lord Caitanya)

Friday 16 February
Sri Advaita Acharya’s Appearance
(Fast until noon)
Midday Festival

Save the Date

Sunday 18 February
BCEC Graduation @11am

ISKCON Education Ministry SA and Mayapur Institute
presents
Srimad Bhagavatam Level 1 Online Course
Age Group: 9-16 Years Old
Course Times: Every Tuesday • 5:30pm-6:30pm
Duration: 19 weeks
Course Begins: Tuesday 27 February
This course is free.
Register here.
Queries: Ratnalekha 079 483 0317 (WhatsApp only)

Reminders

Govinda’s Restaurant & 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

Week Ahead 2-8 February 2024

POSTED ON 2 FEBRUARY, 2024 BY ADMIN

Dear Friends

Durban Festival of Chariots News
Easter weekend (29 March – 1 April)
Bay of Plenty Lawns & Amphitheatre
The Festival of Chariots offers connection beyond racial, cultural, and social borders with content that resonates universally. It will showcase the transformative power of bhakti – the yoga of love and devotion and offer a joyous convergence of diversity. It promises to be a Feast for the Soul!

Become part of this soulful festival by volunteering your time, energy, and skills to make it a grand success. Complete the Service Opportunities form here. 

As a non-profit organisation, we rely on donations to keep the festival accessible and free for all. We require the support of individuals who believe in the transformative power of this event, to help raise funds. Please find the Request for Funds letter here, which you can share with family, friends, colleagues, and contacts. Contributions, no matter the size, become the fuel that propels the Festival forward.

Read/Download the First issue of Hare Krishna News for 2024 here

Week Ahead

Saturday 3 February
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
By His Grace Raghava Caitanya Das

Westville Nama-hatta @3pm
The Mahabharat
With His Grace Jaisacinandana Das
Venue: University Hindu Centre, UKZN Westville Campus
Enquiries via WhatsApp Paramatma Das 076 549 5474

Sunday 4 February
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with His Grace Jaisacinandana Das

Love Feast @11am
Progress in Spiritual Life
with His Grace Ramvijay Das 

Monday 5 February
Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm
Venue: Shantik Foundation, Corner of Roads 729/741, Montford

Tuesday 6 February
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans and legumes.

Wednesday 7 February
Ekadasi Break Fast 05:29 – 09:56

Save the Date

Sunday 18 February
BCEC Graduation @11am

ISKCON Education Ministry SA and Mayapur Institute
presents
Srimad Bhagavatam Level 1 Online Course
Age Group: 9-16 Years Old
Course Times: Every Tuesday • 5:30pm-6:30pm
Duration: 19 weeks
Course Begins: Tuesday 27 February
This course is free.
Register here.
Queries: Ratnalekha 079 483 0317 (WhatsApp only)

Reminders

Govinda’s Restaurant & 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