Dear Friends
A Call to Share Your Memoir for the 40th Anniversary of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath
In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of our beloved Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple, we warmly invite you to share your service history, cherished memories, and heartfelt recollections. This is your opportunity to offer a personal memoir in honor of Their Lordships. Whether your service was small or extensive, recent or long ago, every contribution is meaningful. Your stories, experiences, and reflections will be lovingly compiled into an online commemorative publication to be released as part of the Anniversary Celebrations on 11 & 12 October 2025.
🪷 No offering is too small. No memory is too humble. Every devotee has a story that can inspire. 🪷
Prompts to Help You Compile Your 40th Anniversary Memoir
Choose any that inspire you — you’re welcome to answer one or many, or simply share your story in your own way.
Service Memories (Seva)
• What was your first service at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple?
• Describe a particular service that deeply touched your heart.
• Who inspired or guided you in your service?
• Have you seen how a service you or others rendered has grown over the years?
• Did you take part in festivals, cooking, cleaning, gardening, book distribution, teaching, etc.? What was it like?
Personal Encounters with the Deities
• Can you describe a powerful or intimate moment you had with Sri Sri Radha Radhanath?
• Have you ever received a special reciprocation or answer to prayer?
• How has your relationship with the Deities evolved over time?
• Was there a darshan you’ll never forget?
Community and Devotees
• Who were some of the devotees who inspired or mentored you?
• Are there humorous, heartwarming, or powerful stories from your time in the community?
• How has the devotee community impacted your spiritual life?
Festivals & Celebrations
• Do you have a favourite festival memory (e.g., Ratha Yatra, Janmashtami, Vyasa Puja, etc.)?
• Were you involved in organising or participating in a special event?
• How did the celebrations feel back then compared to now?
Transformation & Growth
• How has the temple or community changed over the years in your view?
• How has your own spiritual journey evolved alongside the temple?
• What lessons or realizations have you carried from your time at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath?
Artifacts, Photos & Keepsakes
• Do you have a cherished photo, object, or keepsake linked to the temple? What is its story?
• If you have a photo, would you like to include a caption or reflection about it?
Open Reflection
If Sri Sri Radha Radhanath were reading your message, what would you want to say?
What does the temple mean to you today?
For Those Who Have Passed On
• Would you like to honour the memory of a devotee who served at the temple?
• What legacy did they leave in your life or in the community?
Note: Feel free to respond in your own voice — poetic, reflective, humorous, devotional, or conversational.
Further Assistance
Your Connection to the Temple
•In what year did you first visit or begin serving at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple? (Short answer)
• Are you currently active in temple service or the community? (Multiple choice)
1. Yes
2. No
3. Occasionally
4. Not currently, but previously active
Memoir Submission
You may answer as many prompts as you’d like. You can also submit your own free-form reflection.
• Tell us about your first service or involvement at the temple. (Paragraph)
• Share a special moment or memory with Sri Sri Radha Radhanath. (Paragraph)
• Reflect on a festival or event that deeply touched you. (Paragraph)
• Is there a devotee who inspired you? Please tell us about them. (Paragraph)
• In your own words, what does the temple mean to you? (Paragraph)
• Would you like to include a personal message to Sri Sri Radha Radhanath? (Optional – Paragraph)
Please submit your memoir by Monday, 18 August 2025, here.
Week Ahead
Hare Krishna Tent Campaign
Hosted by La Mercy Nama-hatta
18 & 19 July (Friday & Saturday)
From 6pm
Venue: Peace Park
Corner of Belvedere Drive & Flamingo Drive, Flamingo Heights, Tongaat
Saturday 19 July
Special Class @7:30am
ISKCON’s Seven Purposes –
In celebration of the Incorporation of ISKCON in New York
with His Holiness Bhakti Jivan Vrajanandana Swami
Sunday 20 July
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
With His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das
Love Feast @11am
Guru Tattva: The Truth of Spiritual Master
With Bhakti Jivan Vrajanandana Swami
Gaura Hari Prema Nama-hatta (Clare Estate) @3pm
Bhagavad Gita Class
With His Grace Madhumangal Das
Venue: Kampara Conference Centre
Kampara Business Park, 490 Clare Road, Clare Estate
Queries: Paramatma Das on +27765495474 via WhatsApp
Monday 21 July
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.
Krishna Prema Nama-hatta (Unit 6/7) @7pm
Bhagavad Gita Class
By Bhakti Jivan Vrajanandana Swami
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth
Tuesday 22 July
Ekadasi Break Fast 06:47 – 10:17
Wednesday 23 July
Nitai Gaura Prema Nama-hatta (Saptah Mandir) @6:30pm
Bhagavad Gita Class
With Bhakti Jivan Vrajanandana Swami
Venue: Saptah Mandir
5 Whittaker Avenue, Reservoir Hills
Queries: Paramatma Das on +27765495474 via WhatsApp
Reminders
ISKCON Durban Guesthouse
Call/WhatsApp +27 (0)65 678 9654
guesthouse@iskcondurban.net
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
