Dear Friends
School of Bhakti Durban Presents
Gita Life – The Course
A Fresh Look at a Timeless Classic – Online!
Begins Saturday May 24th
Saturdays 10am-12pm
Embark on a transformative online journey through the Bhagavad Gita—a sacred text that offers profound insights into life’s meaning and purpose. This introductory course challenges you to “Think Different,” inviting you to see the world with new eyes. If you’re looking for a meaningful first step on the journey to spiritual enlightenment—all from the comfort of your home—this course is for you. This course is designed by His Holiness SB Keshava Swami and presented by local teachers. Register here.
Saturday 31 May
Monthly Sankirtan Festival @9am
Meet at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Book Office. Book packs, teams, and spots will be provided. Return at 2:00pm for realizations and the special feast.
Contact: Radha Raman Das 076 587 9558
Bhakti Theatre’s 50th & 40th Anniversary Offering – Call for Actors
Drama: Make Me Dance
Written and Directed by Gaura Bhumi Devi Dasi and Rukmini Devi Dasi
Performance Date: Saturday 12 July
Venue: The Playhouse – The Loft
Rehearsal Dates
Sunday 15th June
Monday 16th June
Saturday 28th June
Sunday 29th June
Saturday 5th July
Sunday 6th July
8th-11th July (Tues-Fri evenings)
12th July Show-day
Please WhatsApp Rukmini 084 579 1080 by Monday 2 June. Even if you can’t make all days please do reach out as we are trying to arrange that not everyone has to come for every rehearsal.
Call for Written Offerings to Śrīla Prabhupāda
BBT Pan-African Vyāsa-pūjā Book 2025
The Vyāsa-pūjā of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda takes place on Sunday, 17 August 2025. You are invited to share your heartfelt appreciation, service reports, and realisations. Offerings for the Pan-African Vyāsa-pūjā book may be submitted anytime from now until Sunday, 1 June. All offerings must be submitted here. Once submitted, a confirmation will be displayed on the webpage.
Week Ahead
Friday 23 May
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes
Saturday 24 May
Ekadasi Break Fast 06:38-10:08
Srila Vrindavana Das Thakur’s Appearance Anniversary
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
with Her Grace Indu-prabha Devi Dasi
Florida Road Harinam @8pm
Starting point: Corner of Florida and Currie Roads
Sunday 25 May
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with His Grace Virabhadra Das
Love Feast @11am
Srila Prabhupada’s Inspiration
with His Grace Smita Krishna Das
We can also look forward to the Festivals Team sharing upcoming festival plans and feedback.
Gaura Hari Prema Nama-hatta (Clare Estate) @3pm
Like Poison in the Beginning but Nectar in the End
with His Grace Madhumangal Das
Venue: Kampara Conference Centre
Kampara Business Park, 490 Clare Road, Clare Estate
Queries: Paramatma Das on +27765495474 via WhatsApp
Monday 26 May
Krishna Prema Nama-hatta (Unit 6/7) @7pm
Bhagavad Gita Class
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth
Wednesday 28 May
Nitai Gaura Prema Nama-hatta (Saptah Mandir) @6:30pm
Bhagavad Gita Class
with His Grace Ujjvala Das
Venue: Saptah Mandir
5 Whittaker Avenue, Reservoir Hills
Queries: Paramatma Das on +27765495474 via WhatsApp
Reminders
Take Care of Krishna
Offer gratitude to their Lordships, celebrate a special occasion, honour a loved one or create auspiciousness for a family member who passed on by taking care of Krishna for a day. This means all the puja, gratis, and food offerings are offered in your chosen loved one’s name/s. This seva offers eternal benefit for both the person in whose name it’s done and the person sponsoring the seva. You are also invited for the midday arati at 12:30pm and thereafter collect your special mahaprasad reciprocation from Their Lordships. Please connect with Ishara via WhatsApp on 063 297 4398. Payment plans are available.
ISKCON Durban Guesthouse
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
