Jai Narasimhadeva!
Mon, August 25, 2014
by Nitya Priya Devi Dasi
The wonderful Deity of Sri Narasimhadeva will have His own separate wing in the main temple. This part of the temple will be made of special white and black marble with beautiful golden decorations. Construction of the altar has just started.
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Planetarium Chandelier Model Developement
Sat, August 23, 2014
by Nitya Priya Devi Dasi
The сenterpiece of the temple complex is the grand chandelier which will hang in the main dome of the TOVP serving as a model of the universe to provide visitors an enlivening tour of the various regions of the cosmic creation. This giant model will be built according to descriptions in the Fifth Canto of
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Kailash Model
Tue, April 29, 2014
by Bhumi Devi Dasi
A new artist has joined the TOVP. Straight from the shores of Australia, Bhakti Vardhana das has made the banks of Mother Ganga his new home. The Art Department quickly deployed him to lend his talents in the construction of the TOVP scale model. His current task is building and painting the kailash and its
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Gopal Bhatta Goswami’s deity Progress
Thu, April 17, 2014
by Bhumi Devi Dasi
A whirling fan offers small relief to the oppressive summer heat of West Bengal. Devotees working on site have accepted the austerity and continue on peacefully with their seva. In between gulps of water and wiping brows, progress on the mold of Gopal Bhatta Goswami punctuates each day with milestones. The process of creating a
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Art Department Update!
Sat, April 05, 2014
by Bhumi Devi Dasi
The Art Department has been working a marathon with early mornings and late evenings to progress with sculpting the Six Goswamis. Jananivas and Pankajanghri prabhus were recently into the TOVP to approve the final mood of Gopal Bhatta Goswami’s deity. The next step in this process will be covering it in fiberglass followed by a
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Sneak Peak at the Altar Doors!
Mon, March 31, 2014
by Bhumi Devi Dasi
TOVP artist, Manju Lakshita Devi Dasi is working on the designs for the altar doors. Check out her beautiful work!
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TOVP Video Presentation February Update 2014
Thu, February 27, 2014
by Bhumi Devi Dasi
The 2014 video presentation prepared for GBC. Watch this great video to find out the latest developments in construction, art and worldwide fundraising efforts.
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Art Department Update by Drdha Vrata Das
Sat, February 15, 2014
by Bhumi Devi Dasi
Below, the head of the Art Department, Drdha Vrata das answers frequently asked questions. What are your tasks and process? My crew and I have been given the task of making the artwork being designed for ToVP. This means, after the designs are finalized either for deities, dioramas or architectural elements, we get it done
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Drawings of the Retirement Village
Tue, January 21, 2014
by Bhumi Devi Dasi
Drawings of the Retirement Village by one of our architects, Bhaktin Elena. Stunning work, the real thing will be even better!
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