Dear Friends
2025 Prabhupada Marathon
Our FINAL 40th & 50th Anniversary Offering
Until 4 January 2026
Simple Ways to Distribute Books:
Advertise books on your social media pages. Radha Raman can share posters.
Give a donation towards book distribution initiatives or spiritual learning.
Include a book in your year-end and festive gifts for teachers, colleagues, and friends & family.
For more information or to get involved, contact Radha Raman on 076 587 9558 / sankirtanoffice@iskcondurban.net
Bhakti Theatre's Holiday Show – Call For Actors
Rādhā Dāsya
Written & Directed by Rukmini Devi Dasi
Performance Date: Saturday, 10 January 2026
Venue: Milkwood Theatre, Durban North
Production Schedule
Casting & Script Reading:
December 29th & 30th
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Rehearsals:
January 2nd–9th
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Time slots will depend on the roles you are cast for.
Show Day:
January 10th
Full day: final rehearsal + performance
Message Rukmini via WhatsApp (text only) 084 579 1080 by Wednesday, 10 December.
And…you are warmly invited to come watch the drama!
Radha Dāsya
Saturday • 10 January 2026 • 4pm
Venue: Milkwood Theatre, Durban North
In Radha Dāsya, the everyday hustle of devotional service meets the timeless rhythm of Vrindavan. From enthusiastic seva to divine surprises, the play reveals how devotion in this world mirrors the devotion of Śrī Rādhā’s own realm — sometimes chaotic, always beautiful, and ultimately transformative.
Tickets are R80 and available on Webtickets here and at Pick ‘n Pay stores.
Did you know?
1. Govinda's Restaurant has NEW trading hours!
Mondays–Saturdays 9:30am – 6pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am – 3pm
2. You can now follow Radhanath's Gifts on TikTok here
Naam Ruchi Festival – Cultivating Taste for the Holy Name
Join us as we celebrate New Jagannath Puri Temple's 20th anniversary with a five-day spiritual celebration filled with devotion, music, and joy.
Venue: New Jagannath Puri Temple
Date: 28th December 2025 – 1st January 2026
Register here. Registration closes: 16th December 2025
Note: this festival is free; however, donations are welcome.
Memorials @Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple
Celebrate the life and legacy of your loved one by hosting a memorial in the sanctified atmosphere of our Temple, in the presence of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath.
Package includes:
• Kirtan to uplift the heart
• A spiritual class offering wisdom and solace
• Guru Puja to Srila Prabhupada
• A flower petal offering to your loved one
• Prasada
Memorials at the Temple are imbued with sacredness, devotion, and blessings, making them a meaningful tribute to those you cherish. For bookings, please contact Bhakti-katha Dasi on 061 464 5327 or bhakti@iskcondurban.net
Week Ahead
Friday 5 December
IDYG Weekly Sanga @6pm
Balancing Spiritual Life and Material Obligations in 2026
Venue: SSRRT Temple Room
Kindly note: this event is open to youth only (ages 13-28)
Please RSVP here.
Saturday 6 December
Transcendental Dairies Class @7:30am
With His Grace Bhakta Nischay
Marathon Sankirtan Festival @9am
Contact Radha Raman on 076 587 9558 / sankirtanoffice@iskcondurban.net
Sunday 7 December
Caitanya Caritamrta Class @7:30am
With His Grace Radhika Jivana Das
Love Feast @11am
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence
A Panel Discussion
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple — ISKCON Durban Wellness Day
FREE Community Health Event
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Registration will begin from 8.30am
Come and receive advice, care, and treatment from qualified professionals offering:
Body pain & joint discomfort treatment
Physiotherapy muscle release technique
Homeopathic care
General health & medical check-ups
Dental cleaning and minor procedures
Vision screening & eye tests
Blood pressure checks
Sugar checks
Cholesterol checks (for a small fee of R30)
Health advice
Referrals and follow-up guidance
Medical aid advice
And much, much more!
Monday 8 December
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur's Disappearance Anniversary
Fast until midday.
Festival Schedule
11:30am Kirtan & Class by His Grace Raghunath Bhatta Das
12:30pm Raj Bhoga Arati & Kirtan
1:00pm Pushpanjali & Guru-puja
1:30pm Break Fast Prasad
Krishna Prema Nama-hatta (Unit 6/7) @7pm
Bhagavad Gita Class
With His Grace Bhakta Nischay
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth
Reminders
2026 Calendars Out Now!
A2 four-page wall calendar: R60
A5 desktop calendar: R60
Single Page wall calendar: R30
Available at the Book Table, Radhanath's Gifts or Sankirtan Office.
2026 Deity & Seva Donations Now Open
Annadaan R258, Pushpadaan R208, Take Care of Krishna R3008, Devotee Breakfast R1008 & Devotee Lunch R2008.
WhatsApp 063 297 4398
ISKCON Durban Guesthouse
To book:
Call/WhatsApp +27 (0)65 678 9654
guesthouse@iskcondurban.net
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
