Dear Friends
Radhanath’s Gifts Diwali Sale
30% Off ALL clothing
Valid: From Friday 25 October until Saturday 2 November.
Govinda’s Diwali Sweets
Celebrate with the finest quality traditional sweets!
Diwali Trading Hours
Tuesday 29 October & Wednesday 30 October
9:30am-6pm
Kindly note: Govinda’s dining will be closed over the two days. Takeaways only.
Thursday 31 October 9:30am-2pm
Mobile Kartik Temple Schedule
Friday 25 October • 4pm-8pm
Croftdene, Chatsworth
Saturday 26 October • 10am-4pm
Tongaat
Sunday 27 October • 10-4pm
Phoenix
Monday 28 October • 4pm-8pm
Montford, Chatsworth – Roads 701 & 702
Tuesday 29 October • 4pm-8pm
Montford Chatsworth – Roads 703, 704, 706
Wednesday 30 October • 4pm-8pm
Montfort Chatsworth – Inroads & Shopping Centre
Govardhan Puja
You’re Invited
My Dear Devotee,
I’m really going all out to celebrate Govardhan Hill – the best of devotees! The festival will go over two days, starting at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple, then on to New Jagannath Puri Temple, and culminating with my beautiful cows at the Sri Krishna Goshala. My beloved devotee, His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami will take all of us on an adventure around Govardhan Hill. Dress in your finest clothes and please bring delicious foodstuffs as I am very hungry. Aniyor!
All My love, Giridhari
Festival Day 1 (Actual Day)
Saturday 2 November
Morning Festival
7:15am Srila Prabhupada’s guru-puja
7:30am Greeting the Deities in Their new outfit
7:35am Offering of lamps
8:00am Special Class
Midday Festival
10:00am Damodarastaka followed by offering of lamps
10:30am Sri Giriraj Govardhan Maha Abhishek
You are invited to sponsor towards the Abhishek. Cost: R508
Book here. Queries: Bhakti Katha Dasi on 061 464 5327
11:10am Parikram with His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya
12:00pm Giriraj Arati & Kirtan
12:15pm Circumambulation of Govardhan Hill & Kirtan
12:30pm Rajbhoga Arati & Kirtan
1:00pm Prasad Feast
Afternoon Festival @4:15pm
New Jagananath Puri Temple
With His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Sunday 3 November
Festival Day 2 @Sri Krishna Goshala
Govardhan Puja & Go-puja @10:30am
with His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Venue: Sri Krishna Goshala, Thornville
A bus service will be available from Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple. Book your seat via WhatsApp 061 481 9096.
Week Ahead
Saturday 26 October
Transcendental Diaries @7:30am
with His Grace Radhika Jivana Das
Monthly Sankirtan Festival @10am
Meet at the Prasad Marquee. You can join a team to distribute Srila Prabhupada’s books. We will then meet back at the temple at 2pm where realisations and stories are shared followed by a special prasad feast.
Sunday 27 October
Krishna Book Class @7:45am
By His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Love Feast @11:00am
The Deliverance of Gajendra
with His Grace Atri Risi Das
11:00am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja
11:15am Singing of Damodarastaka followed by the offering of lamps
11:45am Class
12:30pm Rajbhoga Arati & Kirtan
1:00pm Prasad feast will be served
Monday 28 October
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.
Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth
RSVP: Alanath Das: 083 775 2760
Tuesday 29 October
Ekadasi Break Fast 05:03 – 07:04
Wednesday 30 October @6:30pm
Special Evening at the Saptah Mandir
Lord Rama’s Exile
With His Grace Anantadeva Das
Address: 5 Whittaker Avenue
Reservoir Hills
RSVP via WhatsApp: Paramatma Das 076 549 5474
Thursday 31 October
Diwali (Hindu)
Friday 1 November
Diwali (Vaishnava)
7:45am Special Class by His Grace Smita Krishna Das
Special Diwali Evening
6:00pm Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami
7:00pm Gaura Arăți & Kirtan
7:25pm Singing of Damodarastaka followed by the offering of lamps.
Prasad snack will be served afterwards.
Reminders
Deity & Vaishnava Seva
Kartik Purnima – Last Night of Kartik
Mother Yasoda & Lord Damodar Daily Garlands (Cost: R200)
Ghee lamps – R508/day
Evening Prasad – R708/day
Devotee Breakfast – R1008/day
Devotee Lunch – R2008/day
Please contact Ishara on 063 297 4398 for bookings.
2025 Calendar Out Now!
The A2 four-page wall calendar is out now. You may purchase your copy from the Book Table or Sankirtan Office.
Business Calendar – Four-page A3
Do you have a business or professional practice? The Temple offers a business calendar service. Minimum order: 50 units. Cost: R41,00 each (all inclusive). Contact Jaisacinandana Das 083 777 3328
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
