Dear Friends
Please note we have changed the name of this group to ISKCONDurban. You will still enjoy all news and updates as usual.
Champions Challenge – Win a trip to Mayapur 2016 ISKCON Leadership Sanga
The Book Distribution Ministry of South Africa headed by His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Prabhu presents the Champions Challenge. All devotees serving in the South African Yatra are invited to take part. This competition runs from August until 31 December. Devotees need to distribute books each month and submit scores via their temple book office. The winner will win a trip to Mayapur for the 2016 ISKCON Leadership Sanga. You MUST register for this competition (there are no automatic entries) via sanbonanikrsna@gmail.com.
Your Week Ahead
Saturday, 22 August
Padayatra in Kloof
9:00am This 2 kilometre walk starts at the corner of Village and Nkonka Roads finishing at Kloof Town Hall. Prasad will be served.
Bhakti Theatre @ 4pm sharpLine-up includes live musical storytelling on Gopal Champu, The Journey (this new drama is written and directed by Rukmini Dasi), Venu-gita (bamboo flute and narration), Hip Hop Poetry and much more.
Bring your blankets and cushions for a fun family evening of enlightened entertainment.
Please support BYS Cafe. Menu includes pizza, fresh chips, popcorn, hot drinks, lemon cupcakes and more. Picnic baskets will be available.
Northdene Nama Hatta Sri Krishna Janmashtami Festival
Santh Hall, Santh Circle at 4:00pm
Initiation Ceremony by His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple at 7:00pm
Sunday, 23 August
3:00pm Love feast with His Grace Jaisacinandana Prabhu
Srila Prabhupada Prema Nama Hatta (Lotus Park) invite you to a special Love Feast in honour of Srila Prabhupada’s 40th Anniversary of his visit to South Africa.
Kloof Sri Krishna Janmashtami Festival
Kloof Civic Hall at 2:00pm
Wednesday, 26 August
Ekadasi
Fast from all grains beans and legumes.
Jhulana Yatra Begins
You are invited to Sri Sri Radha Radhanath’s swing festival every evening at 7pm.
Thursday, 27 August
Srila Rupa Goswami’s Disappearance Anniversary
Break Fast: 06:17 – 10:04
Dates to Note
Saturday, 29 August
Sri Balaram Purnima
Fast until midday
Festival begins at 10:00am
Jhulana Yatra ends.
Second Month of Chaturmasya – fast from yoghurt for one month.
Pinetown Nama Hatta Sri Krishna Janmashtami Festival
Pinetown Civic Hall at 5:00pm
Newlands Nama Hatta Sri Krishna Janmashtami Festival
AMF Hall, Rockdale Drive, Hillgrove at 6:00pm
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As always, we look forward to seeing you and hope this finds you in the best spirits,
Your friends at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple
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