Dear Friends
2025 Prabhupada Marathon Begins
25 November 2025 – 4 January 2026
“Actually producing and distributing books is our most important engagement; all other engagements culminate in this one end — distribution of books.”
~ Srila Prabhupada Letter, 27 July 1973
Ways to Participate:
• Include a book in your festive gifts
• Volunteer time at a pre-arranged spot at a local Mall or Market
• Join the Harinam Party by sharing the Holy Name on the streets & distributing books.
• Distribute books door to door in your local area
• Ask a friend to purchase a book
• Advertise books on your social media pages
• You can support book distributors by driving them to different locations, making lunch packs, or even helping carry their book bags!
• You can give a donation towards book distribution initiatives or encourage others to contribute towards spiritual learning
Keep in mind that we will host a Marathon Sankirtan Festival every Saturday during the Marathon. The Prabhupada Marathon will be our final offering in celebration of the 40th & 50th Anniversaries. Our goal is 15,000 books. You can help achieve this goal. Together, we can make a difference! For more information or to get involved, contact Radha Raman on 076 587 9558 / sankirtanoffice@iskcondurban.net
Week Ahead
Friday 14 November
IDYG Weekly Sanga @6pm
IDYG 2026 Planning Session
Venue: Srila Prabhupada's Room
Only Youth 13+ Allowed!
Please RSVP here.
Saturday 8 November
Ekadasi: Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.
Transcendental Dairies Class @7:30am
with Her Grace Nikunja Seva Dasi
Maha Harinam in Richmond @9am
Starts outside Richmond Hindu Temple
Contact Virabhadra Das on 071 870 0588 for more details.
Sunday 9 November
Ekadasi Break Fast: 05:41 – 09:24
Caitanya Caritamrta Class @7:30am
with His Grace Ananta Sesa Das
Love Feast @11am
Love & Devotion – Based on Bhagavad-gita 9.26
With His Grace Atri Risi Das
Monday 10 November
Krishna Prema Nama-hatta (Unit 6/7) @7pm
Bhagavad-gita Class
By His Grace Raghava Caitanya Das
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth
Reminders
Online ISKCON Disciple's Course
BCAIS Education, in association with the SA Ministry of Education, is pleased to offer the ISKCON Disciple Course (IDC), with His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami. This course is designed for all devotees who want a better understanding of the relationship between Guru and Disciple, especially those seeking first and second initiations, for which this course is a pre-requisite.
Find more course details in the booking form here.
Registration closes on Friday, 14 November.
For any enquiries, please email education.bcais@gmail.com
The Memory Vault on YouTube
If you would like to share your story, please book your recording slot with Priya Kishori via WhatsApp (text only): 082 806 1646 or priyakishori@iskcondurban.net.
40th Anniversary Commemorative Coins
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a part of our Temple’s spiritual journey. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this historic moment. Secure your commemorative coin today—and keep the divine memory alive forever. Coins are now available at the Book Table.
2026 Calendars Out Now!
A2 four-page wall calendar: R60
A5 desktop calendar: R60
Single Page wall calendar: R30
Available at the Book Table, Radhanath's Gifts or Sankirtan Office.
Business Calendar Service – Four-page A3
Do you have a business or professional practice? The Temple offers a business calendar service. Minimum order: 50 units. Cost: R50,00 each (excludes delivery). Contact Jaisacinandana Das 083 777 3328
ISKCON Durban Guesthouse
To book:
Call/WhatsApp +27 (0)65 678 9654
guesthouse@iskcondurban.net
Radhanath’s Gifts & Govinda's Restaurant & Takeaway
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
