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Hare Krishna Devotees
It is with great sadness we have to inform you of the passing away of Kanaka mataji, wife of Venkat Vemula Prabhu on Thu 17th May 2012 at 3:15 am on the auspicious dvadasi tithi in the Liverpool Hospital.
Srila Prabhupada's chanting was going on all the time in the background - all day and all night.
Kanaka Durga Mataji
was a very sweet soul, very deeply Krishna Conscious. She used to read
the Srimad Bhagavatam very seriously trying to understand it in its depths. She
was not able to sleep at night & used this as an opportunity to read the
Bhagavatam with all sincerity, she would read 300 pages at a time. We can learn
from this brilliant example.
She was so determined to be a devotee. She wanted her family also to be
brought up in Krishna Consciousness.
She was so selfless & very courageous. Her eagerness to receive
Radha Gopinath’s maha garland, Radha Rani’s jewellery & Caranamrita was
very rare & exemplary. She was an extra- ordinary person, a rare soul who
I’m sure has reached a higher destination. Hopefully she will be born in an
Iskcon devotee family – suchinaam
srimataam gehe........... to continue with her devotional service from
where she left off.
Not wanting to see her suffer any more, Krishna by His divine will
decided to take her to a better situation where she can prepare to go back to
Godhead. Thus we are deprived of the association of an exalted devotee.
We had the good fortune of seeing her last Sunday at the Liverpool
hospital and we sang kirtan together and read from Srimad Bhagavatam. In just 3
days her situation deteriorated and she left us today.
She is survived by her husband and her two young children. We pray
to Lord Narasimhadeva to bless Kanaka with pure devotional service at His lotus
feet. We also pray to the Lord to give strength to Venkat prabhu and his
children, the strength to face these tough times.
Kanaka's husband, Venkat prabhu has informed us that her last rites
will be performed in India. So there will be no funeral in Australia.
I request all the devotees to also offer their prayers to the most
merciful Sri Sri Radha Gopinath for Kanaka mataji and her family. Please give
your blessings to Venkat prabhu and his wonderful family.
If anyone would like to offer any help, please contact us on 0419
382 105.
Your humble servants,
Vijay Gopikesh das & Sharanmukhi dd
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H G Hari Sauri Prabhu in Sydney
19th of May to the 26th of May 2012
H G Hari Sauri Prabhu is a disciple of Srila Prabhupada who was blessed to be his personal secretary while Srila Prabhupada was on this planet. He is the author of Transcendental Diary - a multi-volume rendering of his memories of intimate pastimes with Srila Prabhupada.
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Programs
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Thursday 24th of May at 7:30pm:
A Presentation on Bhaktivedanta Research Centre
This project aims at preserving literary works of Vedic and vaishnava heritage, a must attend event for all the vaisnavas.
Friday 18th of May at 7:30pm:
Srila Prabhupada A Living Bhagavatam
Friday 25th of May at 7:30pm:
Srila Prabhupada A Living Bhagavatam
Morning Bhagvatam Classes at the Temple on 18th May, 19th May, 24th May and 25th May.
For other updates on Hari Saurui Prabhu's programs, watch out this space.
Bharatnatyam Classes
We have started Bharat Natyam Dance Classes in the temple on Sunday from 6.00PM to 7.00PM .
They are conducted by Malobika Bhale-who is a professional dancer.
If you wish to enroll your child please contact Malobika Bhale Mataji on -0411380792 or
RADHA GOPINATHA TEMPLE REPAINTING
As announced earlier as part of temple renovation project, re-painting of the temple is started today 22/04/2012. His Grace Radha Madhava Prabhu from New Govardhan who is a professional painter, has volunteered to offer his services for the same. 
Visitors may find some inconvenience during this period, Temple is looking forward to your cooperation as always.
Register for Sunday School here
A new time table for Sunday School is given below. For other details kindly visit the above link.
4:30 pm - Arati
5:00 pm - Bhagavad Gita Presentation
6:00 pm - Kirtan
7:00 pm - Arati
If you would like your child to attend then please register by email your childs name and age at:
Or
You can Call Temple Reception between 9 am to 1pm Mon to Sat and on Sundays from 9am to 8:30 pm
for more information.
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Srila Prabhupada's Night
On Saturday, 19th of May, 2012, we will be having Prabhupada's night, where the senior disciples of Srila Prabhupada will narrate Prabhupada Katha - his pastimes and their experiences with him.
This year we requested few disciples of Prabhupada living in Sydney to share with us their memories, realisations, or anecdotes of Prabhupada singing Kirtan, talking, or writing about it.
Srila Prabhupada was a pioneer of Kirtan in the Western countries and this night of Prabhupada Katha would be a great occasion to hear from those who personally witnessed Srila Prabhupada performing Kirtan.
We are going to have the following devotees
speaking on the night:
- Bhavananda Prabhu
- Hari Sauri Prabhu
- Krishna Rupa Mataji
- Atmarama Prabhu
- Pratapana Prabhu
Program will take place on the 19th of May 2012
and will start at 6pm and finish at 9pm.
Restaurant will be open from 5:30 PM.
41st Anniversary of Sri Sri Radha Gopinatha
We will be celebrating the 41st Anniversary of Sri Sri Radha Gopinatha Installation in Sydney on Sunday, 20th of May 2012. The details are as follows:
Special Guest - His Grace Hari Sauri Prabhu
5 PM - Kirtan
6 PM - Class by His Grace Hari Sauri Prabhu
7 PM - Arati
7:30 PM - Abhishek and Kirtan by Sri Prahlada
9 PM - Candlelight Arati for Sri Sri Radha Gopinatha.
FREE VEGETARIAN FEAST PRASADAM WILL BE SERVED FROM 5 PM ONWARDS
Snana Yatra
Snana Yatra will be celebrated on Monday, 4th of June 2012. Please watch this space for more details for this event.
Bhagavad Gita As It Is
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Daily Temple Programs Schedule
4.30am Mangala-arati
5.00am Tulasi-arati
5.10am Japa meditation
7.15am Greeting the Deities / Guru-puja
7.45am Srimad-Bhagavatam class
9.00am Breakfast Prasadam
12.30pm Midday-Arati
4.00pm Arati
5.00pm Restaurant open (until 8.30pm)
7.00pm Sandhya-arati
9.00pm Sayana-arati
9.30pm Temple closed
Sunday Program
4.30pm Arati& Kirtan
5.00 Bhagavad Gita Presentation
5.00pm Restaurant Open (until 8.30pm)
6.00pm Kirtan
7.00pm onwards Arati& Kirtan
9.00pm Sayana-arati
9.30pm Temple closed
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