Monsoon in Mayapur

Sound of Silence

This the season for monsoons. Here in India this lasts from about the middle of June to the end of September. The rains come from out of nowhere and stay for hours. One can hear the trumpeting of the thunder in the distance signaling that the clouds have come to take the heat and humidity
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Donations

We would like to thank all who have donated to The Temple of The Vedic Planetarium! Whether it be materially or spiritually, every little bit does its part. Donating to such an auspicious project will not only help spread Krsna Consciousness in this lifetime, but for lifetimes to come. Please don’t hesitate to offer something

Opinion of a Mayapur Mataji

This week we asked Muni Patni Devi Dasi, a resident of Mayapur Dham, if she could share her thoughts on the philosophy behind the Temple Of The Vedic Planetarium. Muni Patni d.d. is a disciple of Srila Prabhupada, and moved to Mayapur this past October, 2009 with her husband, Purujit Das, and daughter Mandakini dasi.
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Testing materials

Quality of Materials

Quality means excellence, the best one can find in a range of materials. It is thus a philosophy rather than a mere attribute. The difference between two objects is judged by their qualities. We have set standards for our building materials which determine the level of acceptability. Quality Control in Construction (QCC) provides a trade
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peek through the gaps in the fence

Weight of the ToVP

Today, 678 holes have been dug in the site to make way for pillars to hold the temple. We have 1672 remaining to excavate, and we are placing 2350 pillars in the ground. Each pile weighs 12 tons, and the depth of it is approximately 85 feet. The total weight of the external structure of
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Record Breaking 21 Piles Per Day!

On Saturday, June 13th, we drilled a record breaking 21 piles. Generally, the average is about 12 per day. So you can imagine the excitement here in Mayapur Dhama. This is a proof that the momentum of the project is increasing instead of decreasing.
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Srila Prabhupada photo

New Blog Section at ToVP

Hare Krsna, all glories to Srila Prabhupada! This blog will be a means to inform every one of weekly updates and news regarding progress of the new temple in Sri Dham Mayapur. Let us not forget what the mission and mood of this temple project is. As Srila Prabhupada most eloquently said; “… one day

A Message From The Chairman

Welcome to the Sri Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir – Temple of the Vedic Planetarium. Whether you are already familiar with the project, or are a new visitor, we hope that this site will be informative as well as inspiring. Sri Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir – Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, is the world headquarters of the International