Dear Friends
Kartik 2023
28 October – 27 November
Your Kartik Seva Guide
We didn’t want you to miss out on this extraordinary time of year and have therefore arranged numerous events, classes, and service opportunities for you.
Kartik Sankirtan Festival: Share bhakti during the Month of Damodar
Every Kartik Saturday • 10am-12:30pm
28th October; 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th November
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Prasad Marquee
Book packs, teams and spots to be provided
Lunch prasad will be served.
Contact: sankirtanoffice@iskcondurban.net or Radha Raman Das 076 587 9558
Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture presents
Kartik Kids
Every Kartik Sunday • 11am-1pm
An Intro to Kartik • 29 October
Bhajan & Kirtan Workshop • 5 November
Krishna Lila Storytelling & Drama • 12 November
Devotional Arts & Crafts • 19 November
Sharing Your Kartik Experience • 26 November
For children between 6 – 16 years old. Certificates will be awarded to all who participate in at least four classes. Make your child’s Kartik memorable by enrolling them in this class designed especially for them. Register here Queries Balaram Das 082 877 0753
Kartik Sponsorships
Daily Kartik Sponsorships
Clay lamps (R508 per day)
Evening prasad (R758 per day)
Govardhan Puja Festival Sponsorships (14 November)
Sponsorships available for
Hill Setup (R508)
Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance Day Sponsorships (17 November)
For all sponsorships and festival offerings contact Ishara via WhatsApp 063 297 4398
Week Ahead
Saturday 21 October
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
By His Grace Vishvarupa Das
Westville Nama-hatta @3pm
Significance of the Holy Month of Kartik
With His Grace Jaisacinandana Das
University Hindu Centre
UKZN Westville Campus
Queries: Paramatma Das 076 549 5474
Sunday 22 October
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath’s 38th Installation Anniversary
4:30am Mangal Arati
7:00am Greeting of the Deities in Their flower outfit
7:15am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja
7:30am Krishna Book Class with Her Grace Surabhi Kunje Devi Dasi
Anniversary Celebration
Note: the boat festival has been cancelled due to inclement weather. You are invited to bring gifts of ghee, flowers and anniversary cards.
11:00am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja
11:30am A beacon of hope 38 years on: Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple by Her Grace Krsangi Radhe Dasi
12:30pm Arati & Kirtan
1:00pm Prasad Feast
Monday 23 October
Unit 6/7, Chatsworth Nama-hatta @7pm
Venue: Shantik Foundation, corner of roads 741 & 742
Inquiries: Alanath Das 083 775 2760
Wednesday 25 October
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.
Thursday 26 October
Ekadasi Break fast 05:07 – 06:16
Srila Raghunath Das Gosvami’s Disappearance Anniversary
Srila Raghunath Bhatta Gosvami’s Disappearance Anniversary
Srila Krishnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami’s Disappearance Anniversary
Saturday 28 October
Kartik begins – Sharad Purnima
Sri Krsna Saradiya Rasayatra
4th Month of Chaturmasya – Fast from urad dal for one month.
Note: Lamp offerings will begin on Saturday night and thereafter be available throughout the day during the month of Kartik.
Reminders
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
