TOVP Presents: Visions of the TOVP Video
Sat, April 06, 2024
by Sunanda Das
The TOVP Communications Department is happy to present the Visions of the TOVP video. These are the same beautiful, scenic views of the magnificent Temple of the Vedic Planetarium in our Visions of the TOVP Flipbook and 2024 calendar, shot by some of our best photographers. We hope these images inspire devotees with a vision
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TOVP Give To Nrsimha 12 Day Matching Fundraiser, 2024
Sun, March 31, 2024
by Sunanda Das
2024 celebrates the historic opening of the TOVP Nrsimha Wing on March 1-2, a miracle finally achieved. Now 80% complete, we are focusing our next big fundraiser, the annual Give To Nrsimha 12 Day Matching Fundraiser, on raising the capital required to finish the wing. From May 10 (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 22 (Nrsimha Caturdasi
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The Wonderful Papamocani Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2024
Thu, March 28, 2024
by Sunanda Das
Papamocani Ekadasi falls on the 11th day of the Krishna Paksha (the waning phase of moon) in the month of Chaitra as per the North Indian calendar. However, in the South Indian calendar this Ekadasi is observed in the Vedic month of Phalgun. In the English calendar this corresponds to the months of March to
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From Kutir to Mandir – The TOVP Story
Tue, March 26, 2024
by Sunanda Das
What is known as the ‘bhajan kutir’ in ISKCON Mayapur is the first structure built on the property, renovated from a dilapidated old house that existed there when the property was purchased in 1971. It was also the original ‘temple’, functioning as chota Radha Madhava’s first place of worship when They arrived in Mayapur in
Sri Nrsimha Vaibhavotsava: The Miracle Is Achieved
Wed, March 20, 2024
by Sunanda Das
From a Miracle in the Making to the Miracle is Happening, to the concluding Miracle is Achieved, Sri Nrsimha Vaibhavotsava – the historic opening of the TOVP Nrsimha Wing on March 1-2 was another milestone towards the Grand Opening of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium in 2026. The Nrsimha Wing will be 100% completed
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The Best of All Fast Days: Amalaki-vrata Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2024
Thu, March 14, 2024
by Sunanda Das
Amalaki-vrata Ekadasi is celebrated in Shukla Paksha (Waxing Phase) in the Phalgun month (February–March). ‘Amalaki’ or ‘Amla’ is the Indian gooseberry, and the tree is celebrated on this day. It is believed that Lord Vishnu resides in this tree, and this occasion also marks the beginning of Holi — Indian festival of colors. This is
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TOVP Book of Devotion Volume 1 Offered to Lord Nrsimhadeva
Sat, March 09, 2024
by Sunanda Das
The TOVP Book of Devotion, Volume 1 was offered to Lord Nrsimhadeva during the Sri Nrsimha Vaibhavotsava opening celebration of the Nrsimha Wing from February 29 – March 2, 2024. The publication, containing the names of over 9000 TOVP donors, was originally to be offered to Srila Prabhupada at the opening of the TOVP itself,
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Shri Alok Kumar Ji Visits the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium
Wed, March 06, 2024
by Sunanda Das
On March 3, ISKCON Mayapur was visited by Shri Alok Kumar Ji, the working President of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP). He specifically came to see the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, and appreciated wholeheartedly and with enthusiasm the entire project, and the beauty and magnificence of the newly opened Nrsimha Wing. In this video
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Vijaya Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2024
Tue, March 05, 2024
by Sunanda Das
According to the Vedic calendar, Vijaya Ekadasi falls on the 11th day of the month of Phalgun during the Krishna paksha (dark fortnight), waning phase of the Moon. The significance of Vijaya Ekadashi has been described in the several Vedic scriptures. The term ‘Vijaya’ in literal meaning signifies victory. Observance of Vijaya Ekadashi and its
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