TOVP Construction Update, March 2022: Staircase Sandstone Jali Panels (Stone Ornamental Screen)
Tue, March 08, 2022
by Ajita Caitanya das
Please take a look at the wonderful Jali panel on the Nrisimhadev Staircase Tower! Carved from famous Jaipur sandstone, with its natural pink color and graceful design, it wonderfully complements the architectural beauty of the Temple. The same Jali will be installed on the rest of the TOVP staircase towers. Each panel is about 14
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Manu Murti Now Completed for the Nrsimha Wing
Fri, November 26, 2021
by Sadbhuja Das
As everyone knows, the Nrsimhadeva Deity will be installed on a separate altar in the East Wing of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium. The temple room of Nrsimhadeva will be smaller than the central hall, but nevertheless it will be beautifully decorated and very majestic. The Grand Opening of this wing is scheduled for
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Jaya and Vijaya Moved to Their Permanent Location
Fri, October 01, 2021
by Sadbhuja Das
On the eve of a momentous event – the auspicious day of the official Welcome Ceremony of Srila Prabhupada’s new murti to the TOVP on October 14 and 15 – an important event happened: the transfer of the murtis of Jaya and Vijaya, the two divine gatekeepers of the TOVP, to their permanent place at
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The TOVP Prabhupada Murti
Wed, September 22, 2021
by Sunanda Das
In almost every ISKCON temple and center worldwide, a large or small murti of ISKCON Founder-Acharya His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada can be found. The murti is worshiped daily no different from any deity of the Lord, and Srila Prabhupada is thus considered to be personally present to accept our service and
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The Painting of Vijaya
Sat, August 21, 2021
by Sunanda Das
We are pleased to announce the completion of the painting of the Vijaya murti. This 17′ murti, along with the now completed Jaya murti, will stand at the main entrance of the TOVP. We hope this video inspires you, and we are grateful to the dedicated team of artists who have performed this wonderful service.
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The TOVP Artwork Collection
Thu, August 19, 2021
by Sunanda Das
We are pleased to announce the TOVP Artwork Collection on the TOVP website. Currently, the collection consists of amazing digital imagery reproduced from actual photos by Sriman Kaliya Krishna das. These images can be viewed as is on the website or ‘saved as’ to your computer to view at your convenience and pleasure. View the
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TOVP Wall Relief Panel Progress, July 2021
Thu, July 08, 2021
by Sadbhuja Das
We would like to show you a short video clip illustrating how the fourth five-meter wall relief panel was created. This panel will be placed on the wall of the ventilation shaft of the TOVP Temple room. Four large panels will be placed in all the four corners of the main Temple room. Two panels
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TOVP Vijaya Murti Progress Update
Sun, July 04, 2021
by Sadbhuja Das
Here we are showing you the final stage of completing the Vijaya murti: painting. You can see how the colors blend in very well with each other. Ambhoda mataji has refined the blending of colors and already displayed her talents in the painting of the Jaya murti. Our next update report will be the completion
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TOVP Domes and Chatris External Progress
Thu, June 24, 2021
by Sadbhuja Das
See how wonderful the Domes and Chatris look! Bathed in monsoon rains, the dome tiles sparkle brightly in the sun. The dome ribs, covered with Germanic mineral paint, are still fresh and shiny with gold. The signs of the Vaishnava Tilaka, located along the perimeter of the main domes, look very majestic. Chatris, clad in
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