Dear Friends
Bhadra Purnima
6 Days to Go to Goloka!
Wednesday 18 September
What is so special about Bhadra Purnima?
“If on the full moon day of the month of Bhadra one places Srimad Bhagavatam [SB] on a golden throne and gives it as a gift, he will attain the supreme transcendental destination.” SB 12.13.13
Three possible ways you can “attain the supreme transcendental destination.”
Gift a set to family or a friend.
Contribute ANY amount towards a set.
Donate a set to an institution – such as a library, university or workplace. You can donate to the school you attended or the library in your area – in that way give back to your own community.
Club together 5-6 family & friends and together sponsor a set.
Payment options – we’ve come up with affordable ways to sponsor a set.
Once-off = R3400
Over three months = R1134
Over six months = R567
Special Blessing
On Bhadra Purnima (Wednesday 18 September) there will be a yagna held in Sri Dham Mayapur to offer the heroic efforts of all devotees, participants and donors from around the world. The yagna will be broadcast live on Mayapur TV. The time is to be confirmed.
Special Delivery
We can arrange for your set to be delivered on Bhadra Purnima.
Contact Radha Raman on 076 587 9558 or Ujjvala Rasa on 072 158 0918 or email sankirtanoffice@iskcondurban.net
Week Ahead
Friday 13 September
SSRR Youth Group BookClub – ONLINE @ 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
Kendra Nama-hatta @7pm
An evening with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami
Venue: Kendra Hall, 5 John Zikhali Rd, Greyville
Saturday 14 September
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.
Fast until noon for Lord Vamana.
Transcendental Diaries @7:30am
with His Grace Virabhadra Das
Sunday 15 September
Appearance Anniversary of Lord Vamana
(Fast is observed on Saturday 14 September)
Ekadasi Break Fast 05:53 – 09:52
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with Her Grace Priya Kishori Devi Dasi
Love Feast @11am
Saranagati – Principles of Surrender
with His Grace Smita Krishna Das
Monday 16 September
Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur’s Appearance
Fast until midday.
Festival begins at 11:30am
Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth
Tuesday 17 September
Sri Vyasa-puja of His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami
The festival will be held at New Jagannath Puri Temple, Phoenix.
9am-2pm
Wednesday 18 September
Bhadra Purnima
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
