Dear Friends
With the second wave, more than fifteen devotees are infected with the COVID virus. I implore all of you to please be careful. Please stay at home, avoid gatherings, and take all precautions when you have to go out.
The Temple has imposed stricter protocols by limiting pujaris and the deity worship standard will be simplified. That means the resident devotees will continue their marathon of taking on the majority of the deity worship.
Each of us is responsible for curbing the pandemic and I request that you please take this seriously.
Now that we will be spending more time in our homes and the initial thrill of being “productive” at home has died down, how do you plan to spend your time? Books can help you travel the world and beyond. I take this opportunity to invite you on a journey across the universe to the lotus feet of Sri Krishna. Please set yourself a goal to read one or two or three of Srila Prabhupada’s books over the holidays. Try reading with your family, start a conversation with them, after all, Bhagavad Gita is a conversation between Krishna and Arjuna.
Gift family and friends one of Srila Prabhupada’s books. These books are the only true panacea.
This is our last Week Ahead mail for 2020. You will hear from us again in early January. Wishing you a happy and safe holiday!
Yours in service of Srila Prabhupada
Vibhu Caitanya Das
World Gita Day – Friday 25 December 2020
The BBT is arranging a full day of global celebrations, which will be broadcast from various parts of the world throughout the day. Watch on Facebook here. Additionally, there will be a fire yajna at Kurukshetra. The global World Gita Day program will be broadcast on the World Gita Day Facebook and YouTube channels. Further detail, as well as links, will be shared on our social media in due course. For more info go here.
New Years Day Temple Darshan
Friday 1 January
10am-1pm
Note: Since this is a walk-through darshan only, you are welcome to rejoin the darshan queue as many times as you like. Strict COVID-19 safety protocols MUST be followed.
Week Ahead
Friday 18 December
7:30am Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Sunday 20 December
7:30am Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Monday 21 December
7:30am Class by His Grace Vasudeva Das
Wednesday 23 December
7:30am Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Friday 25 December
Gita Jayanti
7:30am Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Saturday 26 December
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes
Sunday 27 December
Ekadasi Break Fast 04:55-09:36
7:30am Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Monday 28 December
7:30am Class by His Grace Saci Kumar Das
Wednesday 30 December
7:30am Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Thursday 31 December
Bhakti Theatre’s New Years Eve Online @6pm
You Belong – A Short Film
BT Unfiltered – Moving Towards Love (A Dance Doccie)
The show will be broadcast on YouTube and Facebook @DurbanKrishna and @BhaktiTheatre.
Reminders
2021 Desktop Calendars
Now available at the Temple Reception & Govindas
One-page Wall Calendar R20
4-page Wall Calendar R40
Desktop Calendar R40
Darshan Times
Bridge Darshan
Monday–Saturday 11am-1pm
Temple Darshan
Sundays ONLY 10am-1pm
Note: Since this is a walk-through darshan only, you are welcome to rejoin the darshan queue as many times as you like. Strict COVID-19 safety protocols MUST be followed.
Temple Reception Tent
Monday-Friday 11am-3pm
Saturday & Sunday 10am-3pm
Radhanath’s Gifts Pop-up Store
Sundays ONLY
10am-1pm
Strict COVID-19 safety protocols MUST be followed.
Govinda’s Pop-up Takeaway
Monday-Friday 11am-3pm
CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS
Saturday & Sunday 10am-1pm
WhatsApp 078 849 4291
Govinda’s will be CLOSED on all public holidays.
How to Connect to the Temple?
031 403 3328 or WhatsApp 062 526 3606
Or email temple@iskcondurban.net
SSRRT Security Fence Update
The installation of the fence will begin in early February 2021.
Prabhupada Marathon #Live2Give
Options to purchase one or more copies of Bhagavad Gita:
1. Purchase directly from our online store here. You can purchase as many copies as you like and the order will be delivered to you.
2. Fill out the Google form here to assist you with your Gita sponsorship.
