Week Ahead 31 May – 1 June 2024

Dear Friends

Submission of Offerings to Śrīla Prabhupāda Close on Sunday 2 June
BBT Pan-African Vyāsa-pūjā Book 2024
The Vyāsa-pūjā of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda takes place on Tuesday, 27 August 2024. You are invited to share your heartfelt appreciation, service reports, and realisations. Offerings must be submitted here.

Holy Name Immersion Retreat – A Weekend of Kirtan and Japa
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple
15-17 June 2024
Refresh, invigorate, and deepen your relationship with the holy name. Find inspiration, practical techniques and life experience to add joy to your japa.
Presenters:
Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Raghunath Bhatta Das
Rukmini Devi Dasi
Smita Krishna Das
Swarup Damodar Das

Saturday • 3pm – 8pm
Sunday • 10am – 6pm
Monday (Pandava Nirjala Ekadasi) • 4:30am – 2:30pm
Registration is essential and closes on Thursday 13 June 2024. Please register here.
Limited accommodation at the temple is open to attendees for the retreat. Book your accommodation with Bhakti-katha Dasi at 061 464 5327.

End-of-Life-Care Preparation & Funeral Rites Seminar
Hosted by the Ministry of Devotee Care SA ICW New Jagannath Puri Temple
Presenters: Sukanti Radha Dasi (UK), Dr Vaishnava Pran Das, Jayananda Das and Smara-hari Das
Venue: New Jagannath Puri Temple
Dates: Sat 8th June (9am-4pm), Sun 9th June 9am-12h00
This course covers how to converse with a dying person, the funeral procedure, and a philosophical overview of death and dying.
Please register here.

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple 40th Anniversary Logo Design Contest
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple celebrates its 40th Anniversary in 2025. We are looking for a logo that will honour this momentous occasion. The winning logo will be used across all platforms (print and digital).
Competition Rules & Guidelines
1. The logo MUST include the temple logo, 40th [Anniversary – optional], and 1985 – 2025.
2. It must be an original artwork (both traditional and digital mediums are acceptable.)
3. No AI-generated logos, however, you may use AI to help with a concept.
4. The logo should not be too fine as it will be hard to use as social media icons, display pictures and smaller print.
5. Logos that are either a square or a circle will be an advantage.
6. You may submit multiple entries.
Submit your entry to temple@iskcondurban.net. Closing date: 10 July 2024. For queries email: rasasthali@iskcondurban.net

Week Ahead

Saturday 1 June
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am

with Her Grace Gaura Premi Devi Dasi

Westville Nama-hatta @3pm
Discussion on Bhagavad Gita As It Is
with Her Grace Maha Laksmi Devi Dasi
Venue: UKZN Westville Hindu Centre
RSVP: Gaura Premi Devi Dasi on 0846239164 (WhatsApp only)

An Evening with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami @7pm
Light prasada will be served.

Sunday 2 June
Ekadasi
– Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.

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

Love Feast @11am
Lessons in Faith and Perseverance: The Exemplary Devotion of Prahlad Maharaja
with His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das

Monday 3 June
Ekadasi Break Fast
06:44 – 10:10

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

Thursday 6 June
Lotus Park Nama-hatta @6:45pm

Discussion on Bhagavad Gita As It is
with His Grace Swarup Damodar Das
Venue: Dharam Mandir, 225 Lotus Drive
Queries: Dayal Caitanya Das 0835571062

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