Week Ahead 27 September – 3 October 2024

Dear Friends

The Bhaktivedanta College of Education presents
A Kirtan Seminar
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple
Sunday 6 October 2024 • 2pm-5pm
Facilitator: His Holiness Jayadvaita Swami
Based on the research by Maharaja on Srila Prabhupada’s kirtan standards.
This seminar will benefit kirtaneers, nama-hatta leaders, and congregation members – anyone who loves kirtan.
This seminar is free however registration is essential. Please register here. 

ONLINE – Bhagavad-gita As It Is Overview
Five x 2-hour sessions
You require the book, Bhagavad-gita As It Is. The course fee is R 50.
Sundays • commencing 6 October • 5pm-7pm
Course facilitator: Vaisnava-priya Dasi (0784428080)
You can message the facilitator AND register here.

2025 Calendar Out Now!
The A2 four-page wall calendar is out now. You may purchase your copy from the Book Table or Sankirtan Office. Cost: R60 each. 

Business Calendar – Four-page A3
Do you have a business or professional practice? The Temple offers a business calendar service. Minimum order: 50 units. Cost: R41,00 each (all inclusive). Contact Jaisacinandana Das 083 777 3328

Kartik – The Month of Damodar
17 October – 15 November
Kartik Seva
Kartik Deity Sponsorships are available for:
First Night of Kartik
Govardhan Puja
Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance Day
Last Night of Kartik
Please contact Ishara on 063 297 4398 for bookings.

Week Ahead

Saturday 28 September
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.
Transcendental Diaries @7:30am
with Her Grace Gaura Premi Devi Dasi

Sunday 29 September
Ekadasi Break Fast 05:36 – 09:43
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with Her Grace Vaishnava Priya Dasi

Love Feast @11am
Simple Living – Higher Thinking
with His Grace Jaisacinandana Das

Sri Sri Dayal Nitai Gaura Hari Temple
7th Installation Anniversary Celebration @12:30pm
with His Holiness Jayadvaita Swami

Monday 30 September
Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth

Tuesday 1 October
New Jagannath Puri Temple Special Evening Program @7pm
with His Holiness Jayadvaita Swami

Wednesday 2 October
Srimad Bhagavatam Class @7:45am
with His Holiness Jayadvaita Swami

Bhagavad Gita Class @6:30pm
with His Grace Raghunath Bhatta Das
Venue: Saptah Mandir, Reservoir Hills
Queries: Paramatma Das 0765495474 (WhatsApp)

Reminders

ISKCON Durban Guesthouse
To book:
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

Week Ahead 20-26 September 2024

Dear Friends

Bhadra Purnima 2024 RESULTS
Goal 50 sets
REACHED 52 sets
Fun Facts
One Hindi set was distributed.
One Set was distributed in Swaziland.
One set was donated from the USA.
Seventeen Book Distributors.
The youngest Book Distributor is 17 years old.
60 Donors helped us surpass the goal.
All book distributors, donors and recipients’ names were offered at the Bhadra Purnima Maha Yagna in Mayapur and to their lordships Sri Sri Radha Radhanath. 

30 September – 9 October
His Holiness Jayadvaita Swami will be visiting Durban.

The Bhaktivedanta College of Education & Culture
A Kirtan Seminar with His Holiness Jayadvaita Swami
Sunday • 6 October • 2pm-5pm
Based on research by Maharaja on Srila Prabhupada’s kirtan standards. This course will benefit kirtaneers, nama-hatta leaders, and congregation members – anyone who loves kirtan.
This seminar is free however registration is essential. Register here

ONLINE – Bhagavad-gita As It Is Overview
Five x 2-hour sessions
You require the book, Bhagavad-gita As It Is. The course fee is R 50.
Sundays • commencing 6 October • 5pm-7pm
Course facilitator: Vaisnava-priya Dasi (0784428080)
You can message the facilitator AND register here.

2025 Calendar Out Now!
The A2 four-page wall calendar is out now. You may purchase your copy from the Book Table or Sankirtan Office. Cost: R60 each. 

Week Ahead

Friday 20 September
Durban Central Nama-hatta @7pm
Celebrating Srimati Radharani
Abhishek • Cake Offerings • Flowers
with His Grace Smita Krishna Das
Venue: Durban Hindu Temple, 24 Somtseu Road
RSVP via Whatsapp 082 409 4148 (Yamuna Dasi) or 081 7162242

Kendra Nama-hatta @7pm

Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 7 Overview
with His Grace Raghunath Bhatta Das
Venue: Kendra Hall, 5 John Zikhali Rd, Greyville

RSVP via Whatsapp 083 453 3026 (Bhakta Shravan)

LaMercy Nama-hatta @7pm
with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami
Venue: 9 Ahmedy Street
Contact: 081 517 8985 (Mahaprasad Das)

Saturday 21 September
Transcendental Diaries @7:30am
with His Grace Raghunath Bhatta Das

Westville Nama-hatta @3pm
Movie Night
Hare Krishna! The Mantra, the Movement and the Swami Who Started It All
Venue: UKZN Westville Hindu Centre
RSVP: Gaura Premi Devi Dasi on 0846239164 (WhatsApp only)

Sunday 22 September
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with His Grace Jaisacinandana Das

Love Feast @11am
Bhakta Sadachara – A Krishna-bhakta’s Actions
with His Grace Saksi Gopal Das

Monday 23 September
Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth

Tuesday 24 September
Anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s arrival in the USA

Reminders

ISKCON Durban Guesthouse
To book:
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

Week Ahead 13-19 September 2024

Dear Friends 

Bhadra Purnima
6 Days to Go to Goloka!
Wednesday 18 September
What is so special about Bhadra Purnima?
“If on the full moon day of the month of Bhadra one places Srimad Bhagavatam [SB] on a golden throne and gives it as a gift, he will attain the supreme transcendental destination.” SB 12.13.13

Three possible ways you can “attain the supreme transcendental destination.”
Gift a set to family or a friend.
Contribute ANY amount towards a set.
Donate a set to an institution – such as a library, university or workplace. You can donate to the school you attended or the library in your area – in that way give back to your own community.
Club together 5-6 family & friends and together sponsor a set.

Payment options – we’ve come up with affordable ways to sponsor a set.
Once-off = R3400
Over three months = R1134
Over six months = R567

Special Blessing
On Bhadra Purnima (Wednesday 18 September) there will be a yagna held in Sri Dham Mayapur to offer the heroic efforts of all devotees, participants and donors from around the world. The yagna will be broadcast live on Mayapur TV. The time is to be confirmed. 

Special Delivery
We can arrange for your set to be delivered on Bhadra Purnima. 

Contact Radha Raman on 076 587 9558 or Ujjvala Rasa on 072 158 0918 or email sankirtanoffice@iskcondurban.net

Week Ahead

Friday 13 September
SSRR Youth Group BookClub – ONLINE @ 6pm 
The book club is one hour and we will be reading from In Essence. You may purchase a copy of In Essence (R50) from the Book Table or Book Office.
Please contact Shyam 071 863 0568 or Rohini 060 527 3328

Kendra Nama-hatta @7pm
An evening with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami
Venue: Kendra Hall, 5 John Zikhali Rd, Greyville

Saturday 14 September
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.
Fast until noon for Lord Vamana.

Transcendental Diaries @7:30am
with His Grace Virabhadra Das

Sunday 15 September
Appearance Anniversary of Lord Vamana
(Fast is observed on Saturday 14 September)
Ekadasi Break Fast 05:53 – 09:52

Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with Her Grace Priya Kishori Devi Dasi 

Love Feast @11am
Saranagati – Principles of Surrender
with His Grace Smita Krishna Das

Monday 16 September
Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur’s Appearance
Fast until midday. 
Festival begins at 11:30am

Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth

Tuesday 17 September
Sri Vyasa-puja of His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami
The festival will be held at New Jagannath Puri Temple, Phoenix.
9am-2pm

Wednesday 18 September
Bhadra Purnima

Reminders

ISKCON Durban Guesthouse
To book:
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

Sri Radhashtami 2024 Festival Guide

Dear Friends

“Srimati Radharani is a tenderhearted feminine counterpart of the supreme whole, resembling the perfectional stage of the worldly feminine nature. Therefore, the mercy of Radharani is available very readily by the sincere devotees, and once She recommends such a devotee to Lord Krishna, the Lord at once accepts the devotee’s admittance in His association.” (Srimad Bhagavatam 2.3.23, purport) 

Sri Radhashtami Festival Guide
Wednesday 11 September
Fast until Midday

Morning Festival
4:30am Mangal Arati, darshan of the Deities in their 1st new outfit
7:15am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja
7:30am Greeting of the Deities in their 2nd new outfit
7:30am Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Midday Festival
9:30am Offering of Birthday Cards to Srimati Radharani – Anyone can personally offer a card to Srimati Radharani.
10:00am Special Cakes Offering – Would you like to bake a cake as a personal offering to Srimati Radharani? Booking is essential. Contact Nitya Manjari 073 023 3761 via WhatsApp only. Note: No offerings will be accepted without a confirmed booking.
10:15am Kirtan with His Grace Madhava Das (through to 11:30am)
10:30am Maha Abhishek – Sponsor the Maha Abhishek. Your opportunity to assist the pujaris to bathe Sri Sri Radha Radhanath. Book using this link or contact Bhakti Katha 061 464 5327 (WhatsApp only) or psdgbhakti@gmail.com for queries. Sponsorship is R508.
11:30am Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
12:30pm Rajbhoga Arati and kirtan
1:30pm Prasad Feast 

Evening Festival
4:15pm Arati and kirtan, and birthday cards offering – Anyone can personally offer a card to Srimati Radharani.
5:00pm Kirtan with His Grace Madhava Das & Her Grace Radhika Dasi
7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan, darshan of the Deities in their 3rd new outfit
7:30pm Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami and His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami
8:30pm Arati and kirtan
8:45pm Light prasad

Week Ahead

Saturday 7 September
Transcendental Diaries @7:30am
with Her Grace Radhika Dasi

New Jagannath Puri Temple Youth Festival @10:30am
with His Grace Madhava Das & Her Grace Radhika Dasi
You are required to register to attend this festival here

Westville Nama-hatta @3pm
Attaining the Ultimate Goal of Life
with Her Grace Gaura Premi Devi Dasi
Venue: UKZN Westville Hindu Centre
RSVP: Karuna-sakti Dasi on 071 051 5320 (WhatsApp only)

Sunday 8 September
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

SSRRT Love Feast @11am
with Madhava Das & Radhika Dasi 

NJP Love Feast @11am
with Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Monday 9 September
Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth

Tuesday 10 September
ISKCON Pietermaritzburg’s Kirtan Festival @6pm
with Madhava Das & Radhika Dasi 

SSRR Youth Group BookClub – ONLINE
Starting 13 September @ 6pm 
The book club is one hour and we will be reading from In Essence. You may purchase a copy of In Essence (R50) from the Book Table or Book Office. Please contact Shyam 071 863 0568 or Rohini 060 527 3328

The Bhaktivedanta College of Education & Culture’s Kirtan Seminar has been postponed.

Bhadra Purnima
18 September
The Gift of Srimad Bhagavatam 
Be a part of the Go to Goloka campaign this Bhadra Purnima by purchasing or gifting a set of Srimad Bhagavatam. A Srimad Bhagavatam set costs R3400, with payment plans if required. For more information, contact Radha Raman on 076 587 9558 or Ujjvala Rasa on 072 158 0918.

Festival Receipt Books
A reminder to all devotees who have outstanding receipt books for Janmashtami to return them to the temple as soon as possible.

Reminders
ISKCON Durban Guesthouse
To book:
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

Week Ahead 30 August – 5 September 2024

Thank you from His Grace Swarup Damodar Das

Dear Devotees, Friends and Well-wishers of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple,

Please accept my respectful obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! 

Reflecting on the numerous congratulatory messages from guests and devotees over the last few days, I am left with heartfelt appreciation for the immense service offered by our community. Volunteering your time and energy contributed to a successful Sri Krishna Janmashtami and Srila Prabhupada Sri Vyasa-puja Festival at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple. The festival touched the hearts of thousands of worshippers. This is the essential purpose of the festival—to touch the hearts of people with the grace of Lord Krishna and the organisers earnestly endeavoured to accomplish this.

The Festival Committee, the Deity Department, Temple Maintenance, various other departments, and the Temple Management Committee collaborated to conceive and execute elaborate plans to facilitate the worship of thousands of guests and devotees. I clearly noticed improvements in creativity, innovation, and efficiency compared to previous years.

As every endeavour is covered with flaws, surely there are areas we can improve. The organisers and I are eager to receive your feedback so we may continue to develop the quality of offerings to Sri Sri Radha Radhanath, Srila Prabhupada, and the public. Please contribute your thoughts here. 

I offer my sincere gratitude to everyone who participated by attending, serving, and contributing. Your efforts are surely blessed with the Lord’s mercy. Thank you so very much. May Sri Sri Radha Radhanath and Srila Prabhupada bless all of you with increasing service in Lord Caitanya’s mission, and growing attachment to their lotus feet. To inspire you further, I share some statistics (estimates) from the festival alongside.

Thank you. Hare Krishna. 

Your servant,
Swarup Damodar Das
Temple President

Sri Krishna Janmashtami Festival Stats
• 28,000 plates of prasad were distributed
• 22 hours of kirtan in the Temple
• 127 Books were distributed
• 2 Srimad Bhagavatam sets were distributed
• 7 Monthly Debit Orders sign-ups
• 531 people completed the Janmashtami Challenge
• 350 people wrote prayers that were later offered on the altar
• 75 Children attended the Krishna Birthday Party
• 100 Children were entertained in the Children’s Activity Tent
• 600 Learners from Chatsworth, Merebank, and Rossburgh attended the Youth Fest
• 122 Sponsorships towards the Deity worship
• 68 Sponsorships for the Maha Abhishek
• 750 Seniors for the Senior Janmashtami Fest
• 271 Guest showed interest in attending the Guest Appreciation Dinner
• 329 Volunteers
• 9000 Fruit & Incense offerings to Sri Sri Radha Radhanath
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple cooked for the entire free prasad distribution done at the ISKCON New Jagannath Puri Temple in Phoenix.

The festivities continue with loads of events in September. Sri Radhastami Festival is almost upon us. 

Serve Sri Radha on Sri Radhashtami

Cake Offering
Would you like to bake a cake as a personal offering to Srimati Radharani? The cake darshan will be on Wednesday 11 September @10:30am. Booking is essential. Contact Nitya Manjari 073 023 3761 via WhatsApp only.
Note: No offerings will be accepted without a confirmed booking.

Maha Abhishek
Your opportunity to assist the pujaris of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath to bathe the Deities on the holy occasion of Sri Radhashtami. Book here or contact Bhakti Katha 061 464 5327 (WhatsApp only) or psdgbhakti@gmail.com for queries. Sponsorship is R508. 

Birthday Cards for Srimati Radharani
Cards will be offered on Wednesday 11 September @9:30am

His Grace Madhava Das Visits
Saturday • 7th September
Youth Event @Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple 

Sunday • 8th September • 11am
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Love Feast

Tuesday • 10th September
Kirtan Evening @ New Jagannath Puri Temple Phoenix

Wednesday • 11th September
Sri Radhashtami Festival
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

The Bhaktivedanta College of Education & Culture
A Kirtan Seminar
Saturday • 14 September • 1pm-4pm
Facilitators: Swarup Damodar Das and Smita Krishna Das
Based on research by His Holiness Jayadvaita Swami on Srila Prabhupada’s kirtan standards. This course will benefit kirtaneers, nama-hatta leaders, and congregation members – anyone who loves kirtan. This seminar is free however registration is essential. Register here.

Bhadra Purnima
18 September
The Gift of Srimad Bhagavatam 
Be a part of the Go to Goloka campaign this Bhadra Purnima by purchasing or gifting a set of Srimad Bhagavatam. A Srimad Bhagavatam set costs R3400, with payment plans if required. For more information, contact Radha Raman on 076 587 9558 or Ujjvala Rasa on 072 158 0918.

2025 Calendar Out Now!
The A2 four-page wall calendar is out now. You may purchase your copy from the Book Table or Sankirtan Office. Cost: R60 each. 

Week Ahead

Saturday 31 August
Transcendental Diaries @7:30am
with His Grace Raghava Caitanya Das

Sunday 1 September
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with Her Grace Ranga Devi Dasi

Love Feast @11am
Aligning Actions with Beliefs
with His Grace Ramvijay Das

Monday 2 September
Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth

Reminders

ISKCON Durban Guesthouse
To book:
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

2024 Sri Krishna Janmashtami Festival Guide

Dear Friends

Sri Krishna Janmashtami Festival Guide

Thursday 22 August
Sea Cow Lake Festival @6pm
Sri Vishnu Temple, 312 Sea Cow Lake Road
Queries: Kunja Behari Das 084 290 4721

Gita Week – Day 3 @6:30pm
with His Grace Nrsimhananda Das and Her Grace Madri Dasi
Free meals will be served one hour before the katha.

Friday 23 August
Gita Week – Day 4 @6:30pm
Free meals will be served one hour before the katha.

Durban – Kendra Festival @7pm
Kendra Hall, 5 John Zikhali Rd, Greyville
Queries: Raksha 082 555 8205

Saturday 24 August
Srimad Bhagavatam Class @7:30am
Parental Qualities – Canto 10.3.32-46
with His Grace Krishna Kishore Das

Bangladesh Market Festival • 9am – 1pm
Kirtan & Prasad Distribution

Monthly Sankirtan Festival • 9:30pm-2pm
Make this MSF an offering for Janmashtami and Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa-puja. Meet at the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Prasada Marquee to collect your book pack and Janmashtami flyers and join a team on book distribution or harinam. We will meet back at the temple at 2pm for realisations and lunch prasad.

Lotus Market • 10am – 3pm
Vegan & Veg Food • Art Confectionery • Books • Home Decor • Fresh Produce • Semi-precious & Costume Jewellery • Handcrafted Candles • Clothing • Health & Wellness • Footwear • Children’s Toys & Games Perfume & Personal Care • Live Entertainment • Laser Tag

Janmashtami Kirtan Mela • 11am – 3pm
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

Gita Week – Day 5 @4pm
Free meals will be served one hour before the katha.

Richard’s Bay Festival @1pm
Brackenham Community Hall, 68 Via Davallia
Queries: Cathy 061 428 4483

Port Shepstone Festival @3pm
Marburg Haven, 1 Mahatma Ghandi Place, Marburg
Queries: Priyavrata Das 083 301 2095

Sunday 25 August
Srimad Bhagavatam Class @7:30am
Journey to Gokul – Canto 10.3.47-52
with Her Grace Madri Dasi

Maha Yagna @10am
Cost R1008
Book here.
Queries: Ishara 063 297 4398

Lotus Market • 10am – 3pm

Festivities at the Temple • 11am – 4pm
Offerings & Gifts • Kirtan Mela • Free Vegetarian Meals • Govinda’s Snack Bar • Gift Store • Face painting • Wisdom Books • Mantra Park

Gita Week – Day 6 @4pm
Free meals will be served one hour before the katha.

Monday 26 August
Sri Krishna Janmashtami 
Fast until midnight.
4:30am – Midnight

Gifts & Offerings • 9am-9pm
You may offer gifts, jewellery, fruit & flowers, cooking ingredients, & birthday cards to Sri Sri Radha Radhanath.

Sri Krishna Janmashtami Maha Abhishek • 9:30pm
You can assist the pujaris of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath to bathe the Deities. Sponsorship is R1008. Book here.
Queries Bhakti Katha 061 464 5327 or psdgbhakti@gmail.com 

Free Vegetarian Meals • 10am-Midnight

Cultural Festival • 6pm-Midnight

Janmashtami Market • 6pm-11pm
Govinda’s Snack Bar • Gift Store Face painting • Wisdom Books • Krishna’s Birthday Party for Children and Kids Activities

Krishna’s Birthday Party for Children • 6pm – 10pm
Balloon Twisting, Face Painting, Games & Prizes, Treats, Krishna Lila Animation, Krishna’s Birthday Cake Cutting

Bhakti Theatre’s Campfire Kirtan • 6pm – 11pm
Temple Gardens

My Janmashtami Challenge • 6pm-11pm
Complete four challenges:
1. Krishna Lila Adventure
2. 108 Mantras
3. Floating Candle Prayers
4. Krishna’s Quiz
On completion of each challenge, you will be awarded a colour-coded sticker to add to your scorecard. Use your completed scorecard to claim your prize. This challenge is open to everyone. You can enter as an individual, couple, family, or team. It will take approximately 45 minutes to complete the challenge. 

Parking & Security
Your safety is vital. Metro Police, SAPS, and two private security companies as well as ample car guards will be visible during the festival. Guest parking on the Temple property grass will be available first come, first served. Once the Temple Parking is full, traffic will be diverted accordingly. Note the shuttle service will run on Monday 26 August from 6pm until Tuesday 27 August 1:30am.

Additional Secure Parking
Secure parking has been arranged at the following venues with a shuttle service to and from the festival drop-off zone:
City Treasury
Chatsworth Centre Rooftop Parking
Mosque Parking
Manpower Department Parking

Tuesday 27 August
Sri Vyasa-puja of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Fast until midday. 
Festival begins at 10am.

Offerings of Love
Anyone following the principles of Krishna consciousness and chanting Hare Krishna is invited to prepare bhoga offerings for Srila Prabhupada. Please hand in your offerings by 11am in the amphitheatre. Kindly note: that no offerings will be accepted in polystyrene containers. You may purchase eco-packaging from Radhanath’s Gifts. You may also bring flowers, flower garlands, and cards.

Thursday 29 August
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes. 

Friday 30 August
Ekadasi Break Fast 06:13 – 10:02

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 August 2024

Dear Friends

Volunteer @Sri Krishna Janmashtami
Reach out to us to find out how you can be involved in dynamic service over Janmashtami. WhatsApp Balaram 082 881 4521.

Help spread the word! 
You can help spread the word by popping a festival flyer into mailboxes on your street/area. Collect flyers at the Book Table.
You can also share the festival posters and highlights on your social media and WhatsApp community groups. 

July/August 2024 Hare Krishna News
Read/download the latest edition of Hare Krishna News, with the complete guide to the Sri Krishna Janmashtami Festival here

Sri Krishna Janmashtami Lotus Market
Saturday & Sunday 24-25 August
10am – 3pm
Vegan & Veg Food, Arts & Crafts & Live Entertainment
Krishna Kids Activity
Soft toy play for toddlers • Games & Puzzles • Little Krishna Animation • Jumping Castle
Laser Tag
If you enjoy the thrill of mental and physical activity and are up to the challenge of taking on the “enemy” then laser tag is for you! This game is played in teams of 3-6 members each. Perfect for kids and adults alike. For ages 6 and up. R50 per person for 20min.

Sri Krishna Janmashtami Special Seva
“The goddess of fortune, Lakshmi Devi, resides in the house of the person who carefully observes Sri Krishna Janmashtami by involving all near and dear ones. Such people are considered the best of civilized beings.” — Skanda Purana
Maha Yagna Sponsorship 
Sunday • 25 August • 10am
Cost R1008
Book here.
Queries: Ishara 063 297 4398
Maha Abhishek Sponsorship 
Monday • 26 August • 9:30pm
Cost R1008
Book here.
Queries Bhakti Katha 061 464 5327 or psdgbhakti@gmail.com 

Week Ahead

Saturday 17 August
Ekadasi Break Fast 06:27 – 10:15
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
with His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami

Janmashtami Festivals
Chatsworth Unit 6 @1:30pm
Shantik Foundation
80 Road 741, Arena Park
Queries: Alanath Das 083 775 2760

Westville @3pm
UKZN Hindu Centre
Westville Campus
Queries: Paramatma Das 076 549 5474

Chatsworth Unit 9/11 @4pm
Crossmead Primary School
72 Golden Poppy Crescent, Crossmoor
Queries: Priya Radhika Devi Dasi 084 264 0868

Lotus Park @5pm
Lotus Park Community Hall
4 Araucaria Place
Queries: Dayal Caitanya Das 083 557 1062

Pinetown @5pm
Pinetown Civic Hall, 60 Kings Road
Queries: Prataparuda Das 076 762 9070

Tongaat @5pm
Vishwaroop Temple, 12 Catherine Street
Queries: Aravinda Das 082 653 6846 

Sunday 18 August
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with His Grace Nrsimhananda Das

Love Feast @11am
Srila Prabhupada – Our Ever Well Wisher
with His Grace Nrsimhananda Das and Her Grace Madri Dasi

Monday 19 August
Sri Balaram Purnima
Fast until midday.
Morning Festival
4:30am Mangal Arati
7:15am Srila Prabhupada’s guru-puja
7:30am Greeting of the Deities in a new outfit.
7:40am Class by His Grace Nrsimhananda
Midday Festival
10:30am Jhulan Yatra
11:00am Kirtan
11:30am Class by His Grace Krishna Kishore Das (India)
12:30pm Rajbhoga Arati & Kirtan
1:00pm JhulanYatra
1:15pm Break fast feast

Tuesday 20 August
Gita Week Begins 
(20-25 August)
Gita Wisdom Spoken by Sri Krishna, The Emperor of Sweetness
with His Grace Nrsimhananda Das & Her Grace Madri Dasi
Tuesday – Friday from 5:30pm, beginning with free vegetarian meals.
Saturday & Sunday from 4pm
Each chapter (18 in total) will be discussed in 15 minutes.
Learn the bhajan Madhurasatakam, which describes Krishna’s sweetness.
Register to attend. Register here. 

Reminders

Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm

How to Connect to the Temple?
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