Dear Friends
Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu desires to spread the chanting of the holy names and devotion to the Supreme Person far and wide. You can help Him in His mission. The Durban Festival of Chariots is just 28 days away. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the festival being held at the Durban Beachfront. This festival is the largest and most far-reaching attempt in KZN to help fulfill Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s desire. Please collect flyers to distribute to your community. You can also help raise funds by collecting a receipt book from the Book Table this evening. And if you are on social media, then please like and share the festival page: https://www.facebook.com/festivalofchariotsDBN/. Remember to tag both temples (@DurbanKrishna and @NewJagannathPuriPHOENIX) when sharing posts as well.
Sri Gaura Purnima 4-Day Festival Guide
Day 1
Thursday 1 March
Sri Gaura Purnima
Kirtan in the temple room, including an hour reading of Sri Caitanya Caritamrta until afternoon program begins.
3:45pm Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja and reading of CHAD
4:15pm Arati & Kirtan
4:15pm Arati & Kirtan
4:30pm Abhishek of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu
5:30pm Ekadasi Prasada
7:00pm Gaura Arati
5:30pm Ekadasi Prasada
7:00pm Gaura Arati
7:30pm Class by His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das
Kindly note: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami will be joining in the celebrations at ISKCON Pietermaritzburg, Sri Sri Dayal Nitai-Gaurahari Temple @6pm.
Day 2
Friday 2 March
Festival of Jagannath Misra
Special Breakfast Feast @9am
For catering purposes, kindly register: temple@iskcondurban.net
Day 3
Saturday 3 March
Gaura Purnima Sankirtan Festival
Kindly register via temple@iskcondurban.net.
Festival Lineup:
10:00am Orientation
10:30am Book Distribution at pre-arranged spots (Devotees will be going out in groups)
12:30pm Pack up and return to Temple
1:00pm Sharing of experiences followed by a feast
Kindly register via temple@iskcondurban.net.
Festival Lineup:
10:00am Orientation
10:30am Book Distribution at pre-arranged spots (Devotees will be going out in groups)
12:30pm Pack up and return to Temple
1:00pm Sharing of experiences followed by a feast
ISKCON Pietermaritzburg
His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami @4pm
Day 4
Sunday 4 March
New Jagannath Puri Temple
Initiation by Bhakti Charu Swami@ 9am
New Jagannath Puri Temple
Initiation by Bhakti Charu Swami@ 9am
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple
Love Feast with Bhakti Charu Swami @3pm
Love Feast with Bhakti Charu Swami @3pm
ISKCON Ladysmith Gaura Purnima Celebration @10am
19 Azalea Drive
May Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu illuminate your heart.
Your friends at
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple