Stars and Ribbons On the Domes
Sat, April 14, 2018
by Sunanda Das
Headed by Premavatar Gauranga prabhu, the TOVP Construction Manager, we recently began mounting the decorative stars and ribbons onto the domes, beginning with the Planetarium dome. Work is progressing rapidly and three segments have already been completed. Once completed, each segment is sealed and waterproofed insuring they will maintain their integrity and beauty for hundreds
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TOVP Master Plan Video
Wed, March 21, 2018
by Sunanda Das
Watch this amazing 3D video rendition of the TOVP Master Plan for a look at the future of ISKCON Mayapur, by Srisha das and Bhakta Pavel
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Main Chakra Being Prepared for Installation
Sun, February 04, 2018
by Sunanda Das
The gold-plating and assembling of the Main Dome Chakra is almost complete as we quickly approach their installation on February 7th. The Main Chakra is 20 feet (6 meters) in diameter, weighs about 2 tons and has over 100 parts including the Nava Yogendras (flames) which have been gold-plated and attached one by one. As
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TOVP Photo Gallery
Sat, February 03, 2018
by Sunanda Das
This collection of TOVP photos was taken recently by His Grace Kalasamvara prabhu, President of the Auckland, New Zealand temple who is now in Sridhama Mayapur for the grand Chakra installation ceremony and Gaur Purnima festival. To be a part of history and sponsor an abhisheka for one or both Chakras go to: https://tovp.org/donate/once-in-a-lifetime-chakra-abhisheka-seva-opportunity/ As
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TOVP Video Update, November 2017
Fri, November 24, 2017
by Sunanda Das
This TOVP video update filmed and edited by Prananatha prabhu, with background music by Agnideva prabhu singing from his album, Prayer to the Lotus Feet, is astounding, mesmerizing and awe-inspiring. It will take you on a virtual tour of the ongoing progress of the construction, from the very top of the Main Dome, down to
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Nrsimhadeva Dome Arches and Columns
Thu, November 16, 2017
by Sadbhuja Das
In preparation for the installation of the Chakra on Lord Nrsimhadeva’s dome, we are now installing the outer arches and columns on the middle tier of the dome. Beautifully designed and made in-house, the arches and columns will be placed alongside the cornices (top and bottom), and timber wooden windows will be installed into the
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Chakra Size Comparison
Fri, October 06, 2017
by Sadbhuja Das
Many devotees are asking about the comparative size of the Radha Madhava (Main) Dome Chakra to the smaller Nrsimhadeva and Planetarium Dome Chakras. Here is a scale image comparing them. The smaller dome Chakras are 3.5m (11.5 feet) and the main dome Chakra is 7m (23 feet). As already clear from the one installed Chakra,
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Mineral Paint from Germany
Mon, September 18, 2017
by Sadbhuja Das
Recently we have begun the process of painting sections of the GRC (Glass Reinforced Concrete) ribs on all three domes and on the decorative elements under the three Kalashes in a special gold-colored paint formulation from Germany. This highly resistant façade mineral paint from Germany is manufactured to withstand sunlight, moisture and other environmental onslaughts,
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Guru Parampara Murtis Update
Sat, September 09, 2017
by Sadbhuja Das
A few days ago the clay form of the next murti for the Guru Parampara altar was completed. This is the murti of His Divine Grace Srila Gaura Kishore Das Babaji, the spiritual master of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati. He will sit on the front line of the altar between the murtis of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur
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