Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2018 Festival Guide

Dear Friends
The 2018 Sri Krishna Janmashtami Festival begins on Saturday. There is loads of information to share. All information is important and will definitely ensure you have a wonderful Janmashtami experience at the Temple.
Parking & Security
One of the biggest concerns when visiting the temple is parking and safety. Parking will be available in and around the temple with park and ride facilities. We will have visible security, police patrol, and volunteer security. It is important that all worshippers feel safe and secure during their visit to the temple and therefore we have put extra effort in this regard.
Festival Overview
What to expect at the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple 2018 Sri Krishna Janmashtami Celebration?
Giant Lila Displays, Mantra Park, Movies Under the Stars, Cultural Entertainment, All Day Offerings, Kirtan & Drumming at the Campfire, Bhakti Theatre’s Draupadi–The Fire-born Princess.
Govinda’s Pop-up Snack Bar and Govinda’s Pizzeria will offer an alternative to the free delicious breyani. You can also support our Deity Maha Shop, Book Store, BYS Fund Raising Store, and the Radhanath’s Gifts Sale (30% off ALL Gopi Outfits!)
For details please go to our Janmashtami Festival page on our website:
https://iskcondurban.net/?page_id=4682
This page will provide the most updated information.
Join #TeamLove
Volunteer your time to make Sri Krishna Janmashtami Festival memorable and have a dynamic festival experience. It’s easy! Simply email temple@iskcondurban.net with #TeamLove in the subject line and we will contact you. Or you can WhatsApp #TeamLove to 062 526 3606.
Janmashtami Hall Festivals
Thursday 30 August
Sea Cow Lake Janmashtami Hall Festival @6:30pm
Sri Vishnu Temple
Friday 31 August
Kendra Janmashtami Hall Festival @7pm
Kendra Hall, 5 John Zikhali Rd, Greyville
Saturday 1 September
Richards Bay
ISKCON Temple Site @ 2:30pm
Estcourt Janmashtami Hall Festival @3pm
Swami Sahajananda, Community Centre, Canna Avenue
Northdene Janmashtami Hall Festival @5pm
Santh Samaj, Santh Circle
Clare Estate Janmashtami Hall Festival @6:30pm
Salligram Hall, Clare Road
Lotus Park Janmashtami Hall Festival @6:30pm
Lotus Park Community Hall, 4 Araucaria Place
Tuesday 4 September
Srila Prabhupada’s Sri Vyasa-puja
Fast until Midday
(Everyone is encouraged to bring a food and/or flower offerings for Srila Prabhupada. Offerings to be in by 11am.)
4:30am Mangal Arati
5:00am Tulasi-puja
5:15am Japa
7:00am Srila Prabhupada Guru-puja
7:15am Morning Class
8:00am Deity Greetings
9:00am Sri Vyasa-puja Celebration begins
12:30pm Arati & Kirtan
1:00am Feast
Dates to Note
Thursday 6 September
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.
Friday 7 September
Ekadasi Break Fast 06:04-09:57
Saturday 8 September 
His Holiness Giriraj Swami’s Sri Vyasa-puja @4pm
 
Sunday 9 September
Soweto Cultural Festival of Chariots