These deities are very special. Please come to visit this temple in Durban, South Africa one day. Not only are the deities exquisite, but the temple is voted as the most beautiful in the whole Southern hemisphere…
Sri Sri Radha Radhannatha ki Jai!!
These photos are courtesy of my good friend, Tesham:)
Here are the small deities. I love the way Krsna’s hair has been arranged here.
This is our very merciful Govardhana Sila who really is non-different from Giriraj Himself. It is often told by visitors of Vrndavana that their smallest desires are fulfilled immediately (within seconds) by Giriraj. Our sila has not been present in this temple for very long – less than a year. Soon after He arrived, I saw my friend enthusiastically sweeping the temple. When I saw her, I also desired to have the same service, but didn’t want to take it away from her. The next moment she called out to me to “grab a broom!” Later I desired vey much to have a kirtan, because I was to leave that day for a few months. But I had come late to the Sunday programme and normally the kirtan comes before the lecture, so the chances were very slim indeed. But lo and behold, after the lecture we had a fantastic roaring kirtan! It proved to me that Giriraj was present there Himself. He was very merciful to me. But please don’t be a fool like me. Giriraj should be served by us, He shouldn’t be requested to fulfill our demands. Giriraj Maharaj ki Jai!!
These are our beautiful big deities. They are so wonderful… just see! Our Srimati Radhika has very expressive, deep blue eyes. This is the actual colour of Her eyes. Do you know why Her eyes are blue? It’s because Krsna resides in them. Her love for Him doesn’t let Her see anything else.
This is a very unique picture of our Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. At the angle this photo was taken, it appears as though His right shoulder is raised, with His head lying almost against it in an attitude of sweet raptness.
Krsna means “All-Attractive Person.” Once I told this to a friend, and she thoughtfully said, “Well, your idea of beautiful is not necessarily my idea of beautiful.”
Hmm…I had to think about that one. Then I realised that Krsna is the source of everything, even all forms of beauty. So whatever you consider beautiful…that you will find in Krsna. Krsna is all-attractive to everyone. It’s not a subjective statement. He’s God, He owns everything…even all beauty!
tesh said,
June 4, 2007 @ 12:03 pm
hey you:)
i like this blog, i can totally relate to it…i mean it just expresses the way i feel & how i deal with live in terms of KC etc…i also like the way you incooperate the cool pics in -to add colour:)
keep it up:)
Lilamayi Subhadra dd said,
June 5, 2007 @ 8:12 am
Hmmm…. nectar – thank you.
Your blog is a beautiful reflection of your sincerity in Krsna Concsiousness. Your sweetness and enthusiasm is a great source of inspiration to all of us. We miss your association at the temple and look forward to seeing you more after the dreaded exams. with love from Lilamayi
Lilamayi Subhadra dd said,
June 5, 2007 @ 8:14 am
Haribol Tesham! When will you join the blogging business? Ys
Lilamayi Subhadra dd said,
June 14, 2007 @ 6:52 pm
Haribol Svasti
pamho agtsp agtgm
Wonderful blog. So sweet, so beautiful.
Your servant
Suvarna Manjari Dasi
kcsoulmate said,
June 16, 2007 @ 8:13 pm
Gee thanks gals:) It was so great to see all of you yesterday! (except a certain Tesham who went to that amazing concert Raga on 200 Strings!!!)
Lilamayi, we must get together and share ideas – we’re both fledgelings at this. Thank you for saying such kind things. Its a blessing to be friends with you, and I really value your association:)
Suvarna, I’m gonna miss u so, so much – more than you know. But you chant there and I’ll chant here and Srila Prabhupada promises that we’ll all be “packed up together!” And then there’s Ujjain…!
kcsoulmate said,
June 16, 2007 @ 8:19 pm
Hey Tesh – it would be so awesome if you start a blog too! Give it a bash…you know you want to (!)
kcsoulmate said,
June 16, 2007 @ 8:20 pm
Swarupa – you wanna start a blog?
))))
svarupa said,
July 13, 2007 @ 9:37 am
hari hari
how are you and how was phoenix ratha yatra with lokanath maharaj?Pleasee share with us when you get the chance.
got back from grahamstown preaching.Very nice
take care see you soon
krsner matir astu
svarupa sakti
kcsoulmate said,
July 16, 2007 @ 8:42 am
Haribol Svarupa!
Yes, i’ll surely share:) Ratha yatra was amazing! The week after, Maharaj also gave a seminar on Srimad Bhagvatam…Krsna’s childhood pastimes. It just went on for hours and hours, day after day:) And afterwards, there was kirtan, and more kirtan! He brought Vishvambhar and Ekalavya with him, and there was this other amzing violin player from Mauritius. Pure bliss!! I’ll do a post on it as soon as I get the pictures. I left them at home:( They did a DVD on it, so I’m sure you’ll see it soon.
Lilamayi Subhadra dd said,
August 6, 2007 @ 1:33 pm
I don’t get it… what did you change? I haven’t been checking regularly lately – seem to be living in the kitchen permanently. Did something happen and then unhappen?
?ys
Arvind said,
January 21, 2008 @ 10:08 am
Haribol,
Your blog looks so alive, Sri Sri Lord Krsna, I am from Mauritius yeah the yath yatra at phoneiix was so nice, there was another one at Mahebourg recently in the south East of the island and boat festival…Superb one. The whole Lagoon was chanting the name of the God.. and the sky was witnessing. With the blessing of Sri Jagarthan the program was a sucess, thousands of people was there. One day wil surely come to Sri Sri Radha Radhannatha..So beautiful
Haribol to Tesham
Hare Krsna
Prabhu Arvind..
kcsoulmate said,
January 21, 2008 @ 3:02 pm
Hare Krsna Arvind
Thank you for that:) Wow! You’re from Mauritius! It’s always nice to get to know devotees from around the world. Hope you’ll comment more often, and bring your friends on board too.
The great thing about ISKCON is that we all eventually meet up somehow, somewhere….looking forward to hearing more from you!
ys, kcsoulmate
Arvind said,
January 23, 2008 @ 6:01 am
Hare Krsna Prabhu,
How r u? I have read on the net, that at BBT they have made Srila Prabhupada voice into digital audio, clearing the tape distortion. Its a pack of 24Mp3 audio cd. I am looking for it. But its costing me lot for the shipment from USA..
If ever u cross this pack at Sri Sri Radha Radhannatha gift shop plz let me know and the price…Because soon I have a friend is coming from Durban to Mauritius….
Me I am happy that a lot of Devotees have make their own web site and talks on Sri Sri Lord Krsna and Srila Prabhupada..Soon I will make mine as well will let you know..
take care
Hare Krsna
Arvind..
ashish laddogopal 's das said,
January 28, 2008 @ 2:36 pm
NITAI GAUR PREM ANANDEY HAREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEBOOOOOL!!!!!!!
Revati said,
March 28, 2008 @ 11:24 am
Hare Krishna
I hope you attended Ratha Yatra 2008 on Durban Beach front it was honestly lots of fun ! If you didn’t make it hope to see you there for the 21 Annerversary next year !!!!!!
rashme said,
July 4, 2008 @ 6:17 am
Hare Krsna,
PAMHO.
I am devotee based out of Delhi, India. I and my friend(who is an initiated devotee of HH Gopal Krishna Maharaj) love Sri Radha Radhanath deities. In the Delhi temple, the parikrama marg also has their pictures. We both are really in love with these deities and want them for our alter.
We have a small request; would it be possible for you to provide me a hi resolution image of the deities, so that we can print them here.
rashme said,
July 4, 2008 @ 6:52 am
Hare Krsna,
PAMHO.
I am devotee based out of Delhi, India. I and my friend(who is an initiated devotee of HH Gopal Krishna Maharaj) love Sri Radha Radhanath deities. In the Delhi temple, the parikrama marg also has their pictures. We both are really in love with these deities and want them for our alter.
We have a small request; would it be possible for you to provide me a hi resolution image of the deities, so that we can print them here.thank you!
Krsnadas said,
April 25, 2009 @ 6:04 am
Please can you link me to some one in ISKCON Phoenix (New Jagannath Puri) in Durban?
Thanks
janmejoy said,
August 22, 2009 @ 8:45 am
hare krisna ,
it is very glad to give a message to you.i’m from bangalore .i think banglore iskon is a second Brindaban for me .but one think we should do that is the open namsankirtan atleast twice in a year on every road and every house instead of only in temple.SORRY IF I HAVE WRITTEN ANY THING WRONG.
dasanudas janmejoy