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
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
