Dear Friends
Durban Festival of Chariots News
Snana Yatra
Sunday 10 March @9:30am
Snana Yatra is celebrated as the day when Krishna first assumed His Lord Jagannath form. In this form, Krishna becomes ecstatic from hearing His own glories told by Mother Rohini to the Queens of Dwarka. Due to His ecstatic emotions, Krishna’s hands and legs became short and withdrew into his body. His eyes grew wide and He had a huge smile. His brother, Balaram and sister, Subhadra were also hearing these pastimes and their limbs also withdrew into their bodies.
The Srimad Bhagavatam 11.27.16 states: “In worshiping the temple Deity, my dear Uddhava, bathing and decoration are the most pleasing offerings.” Devotees get special mercy by bathing Lord Jagannath, Baladeva and Subhadra Devi. Generally, only brahmanas are allowed to bathe the Deities but on Snana Yatra, everyone is allowed to bathe the Deities. Jagannath showers His mercy of everyone!
Bus Service to Attend Snana Yatra
There will be a bus leaving Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple at 8:00am and return from New Jagannath Puri Temple after the feast, which will be served at 1pm. Note: there is no reserved seating and subject to first come first served bases.
Week Ahead
Friday 8 March
Maha Shivaratri
6:00pm Audio Visual presentation by His Grace Anandamaya Das
7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan
7:30pm Light prasada
Saturday 9 March
Transcendental Dairies Class @7:30am
By Her Grace Vaishnavi Priya Dasi
Westville Nama-hatta @3pm
Observing the Armies
facilitated by His Grace Raghunath Bhatta Das
Venue: University Hindu Centre
UKZN Westville Campus
Enquiries via WhatsApp Gaura Premi Devi Dasi on 0846239164
Sunday 10 March
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
with Her Grace Ranga Devi Dasi
Love Feast @11am
Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s Sri Siksatakam Part 1
with His Grace Jaisacinandana Das
Monday 11 March
Srila Jagannath Das Babaji Maharaja’s Disappearance Anniversary
Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm
Venue: Shantik Foundation, Corner of Roads 729/741, Montford
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
