Dear Friends
The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krishna, is the fountainhead of all incarnations. Lord Balaram is His second body. They are both one and the same identity. They differ only in form. Lord Balaram is Krishna’s older brother. Together Krishna and Balaram enact many pastimes as cowherd boys in the land of Vrindavan.
Lord Balaram exemplifies the service attitude to Krishna. His only mission is to please Krishna by rendering service to Him, whether it is in the creation of the material world, maintaining the spiritual world or as His personal paraphernalia.
Lord Balaram is the eternal companion of Sri Krishna. He came as Laksman with Rama and, later, Sri Nityananda Prabhu with Lord Caitanya. He is the original spiritual master, and anyone desiring to make spiritual progress must first get the mercy of Lord Balaram.
Gita Week Katha – Torchlight of Knowledge
1, 4, 5 & 6 September • 6:30pm – 8pm
2 & 3 September • 2pm – 5pm
Facilitated by His Grace Nrsimhananda Das & Her Grace Madri Dasi
Unlock the profound wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Explore the timeless principles that guide humanity toward success, fulfillment and a deeper understanding of the self. Free meals will be served before the katha. A certificate will be awarded for a minimum of 80% attendance. Register here. Queries: Balaram Das 0828770753
Volunteer with Purpose @Krishna Janmashtami
Offer your assistance during the festival, WhatsApp 065 549 5690.
Sri Krishna Janmashtami Maha Abhishek
Your opportunity to assist the pujaris of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath to bathe the Deities on the holy occasion of Krishna Janmashtami. Book here or contact Bhakti Katha 061 464 5327 (WhatsApp only) or psdgbhakti@gmail.com for queries. Sponsorship is R1500.
Week Ahead
Friday 25 August
2-hr Kirtan Mela @6:30pm
Krishna Janmashtami Kendra Festival @7pm
hosted by the Kendra Nama-hatta
Guest Speaker: Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Kendra Hall, 5 John Zikhali Rd, Greyville
Queries: Shravan Bhana 083 453 3026
Saturday 26 August
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
By His Grace Raghunath Bhatta Das
End-of-Life Seminar @9am
Tongaat Harinam Sankirtan @10:30am
Starting outside Tongaat Town SAPS
Krishna Janmashtami Unit 9/11 Festival @3pm
Hosted by the Unti 9/11 Nama-hatta
Guest Speaker: Smita Krishna Das
Seetha Ram Mandhir
27 Coleus Road, Crossmoor
Queries: Priya Radhika Devi Dasi 084 264 0868
Krishna Janmashtami Westville Festival @4pm
hosted by the Westville Nama-hatta
Guest Speaker: His Grace Swarup Damodar Das
UKZN Hindu Centre
Westville Campus
Queries: Gaura Premi Devi Dasi 084 623 9164
Sunday 27 August
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.
Jhulana Yatra begins
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
By His Grace Raghava Caitanya Das
Love Feast @11am
Devotional Service
with His Grace Prabhanu Das
Jhulana Yatra @1pm
Monday 28 August
Ekadasi break fast 06:10 – 10:03
Unit 6/7, Chatsworth Nama-hatta @7pm
Venue: Shantik Foundation, corner of roads 741 & 742
Queries: Alanath Das 083 775 2760
Jhulana Yatra @7:25pm
Tuesday 29 August
Jhulana Yatra @7:25pm
Wednesday 30 August
Jhulana Yatra @7:25pm
Thursday 31 August
Sri Balaram Purnima
Fast until midday.
Morning Festival
4:30am Mangal arati
7:15am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja
7:30am Darshan of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath in Their new outfit
7:40am Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Midday Festival
11:30am Kirtan & Class on the Glories of Lord Balaram by His Grace Nrsimhanandana Das Das
12:30pm Raj Bhoga Arati & Kirtan
1:00pm Jhulana Yatra
1:30pm Prasad Feast
Evening Festival
5:30pm Prasad Feast
6:00pm Jhulana Yatra. Note: This is the last opportunity to swing Sri Sri Radha Radhanath
6:30pm Bhajans
7:00pm Arati & Kirtan
7:30pm Class on the Glories of Lord Balaram
by Her Grace Rukmini Devi Dasi
Saturday 2 September
Lotus Park Janmashtami Festival @5pm
Guest Speaker: His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Venue: Lotus Park Community Hall, 4 Araucaria Place
Queries: Dayal Caitanya Das 083 557 1062
Sunday 3 September
Janmashtami Lotus Market 10am-4pm
Krishna Kids Birthday Party 2pm-5pm
Save the Date
ISKCON Disciples Course
with His Grace Swarup Damodar Das
Rose Heights Primary School
10, 16, 25, 30 Sep & 1 Oct
Queries Alanath Das 083 775 2760
Register here
Reminders
Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm
Note: Govinda’s is now open on Wednesdays.
How to Connect to the Temple?
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