Comparison of ToVP Size Against Other Major Architectural Landmarks
Tue, January 21, 2014
by Bhumi Devi Dasi
ToVP dome has the greatest height and width compared to other domes worldwide.
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comparison, dome, hagia sophia, landmark, st.paul's cathedral, st.peter's basilica, taj mahal, tovp size
Trip To Bolivia
Wed, January 15, 2014
by Bhumi Devi Dasi
The day has come. The suspense is over. After over a year of correspondence, negotiations and near failure, the blue marble has finally been ordered. There are only three countries in the world which have this color marble, and Bolivia holds the jewel of them all. Understandably, such a rarity is in high demand but
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Worth a thousand words
Mon, December 02, 2013
by Bhumi Devi Dasi
The TOVP has already received much acclaim and recognition for its grandeur and size. However, a picture is worth a thousand words. Our staff photographer took a trip to Navadwip and took photos showcasing the view of the temple from across the Ganga. Captured from a distance, these pictures underscore how formidably the super structure
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Nitco Visits the TOVP
Tue, August 20, 2013
by Bhumi Devi Dasi
The super structure is rising from Mayapur’s golden dust as the momentum of construction steadily continues. The time for considering finishing work has arrived and research is being done to identify suppliers of needed items. One such company is Nitco Limited. Established in Bombay in 1953, it has grown into one of India’s largest manufacturers
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New Artist Joins the TOVP
Mon, August 12, 2013
by Bhumi Devi Dasi
The TOVP attracts people from around the world who would like to offer their talents and expertise to the project. The latest gentleman to join the team is American artist, Edward Breathitt. A native of Kentucky, Mr. Breathitt is now based in New Delhi where he runs his own business creating beautiful art for public
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Model of Main Altar
Fri, July 05, 2013
by Bhumi Devi Dasi
Our head of Research and Development, Parvata Muni Das, has been steadily working in his workshop for the past several months. His project? A small scale model of the TOVP. His current focus is building a model of the main altar. The purpose of this time-consuming endeavor is to give the art department a visual
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Ganga View
Wed, July 03, 2013
by Bhumi Devi Dasi
This photo from the Ganga showcases what the finished TOVP will look in the natural surroundings of Mayapur. Its size compared to Prabhupada’s samadhi is astounding.
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Visit from Vilasini dd
Sun, May 05, 2013
by Bhumi Devi Dasi
Our head architect from Pune was recently in Mayapur for some meetings with the TOVP staff. Below is an account of her time here and the progress she made with the Art Department. Every 10am in Pune, I open my window peering as far as I can into the construction and design of TOVP as
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art department, Bhaskara, Drdha Vrata, murti, parampara, Parvata Muni, prototype, sadbhuja, Vilasini
Elephant Pillars in Progress
Tue, February 26, 2013
by Bhumi Devi Dasi
The Art Department has been actively expanding over the recent months. The images from the drawings are coming to life as sculptors and masons shape their masterpieces on the temple site. The most exciting endeavor has been the recent development of one of the elephants at the main entrance to the temple. There will be
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