Sadbhuja Prabhu with the Architecture and Design Department in Pune, India
Wed, May 04, 2016
by Janesvari Devi Dasi
Sadbhuja prabhu discusses the systematic procedure for the next stage of the embellishments for the TOVP with the Architecture & Design department in Pune. The individual architecture team devotees express their heartfelt appreciation and thanks for being a part of this historic and divine project.
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State-of-the-Art Machinery
Wed, April 27, 2016
by Janesvari Devi Dasi
This 5-AXIS, CNC router worktable measures 2m x 4m, with a rotary indexing head at one end that will do 900mm x 1.2mm designs. It will be used mainly for pattern making for GRC, as well as for the decorative ceilings, and woodcarving for the doors and frames. It has been specifically made for us.
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The TOVP Master Plan
Wed, March 02, 2016
by Janesvari Devi Dasi
The design for the overall TOVP Master Plan has been created by one of our Russian architects, Rangavati dasi, who has been with the TOVP since 2013. We are trying to create the most aesthetic and colorful gardens in India for the pleasure of the Lord. By clicking on an icon number, you will get
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Marble Work Begins
Sat, December 26, 2015
by Parijata Dasi
There has been a lot of excitement in Mayapur about the different types of marble to be used for the TOVP. Over the last few years we have been purchasing and importing marble from all around the word – Bolivia, Vietnam, France, etc. – and now we finally have some marble work ready to show
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Cast Iron Factory Located in Kolkata
Tue, December 22, 2015
by Parijata Dasi
As research continues, we always try to find the best materials for the TOVP construction work. Sometimes they come from Europe, South America and other faraway places. But other times we find them locally, right here in West Bengal. Sadbhuja prabhu recently visited an iron factory in Kolkata. The factory has been operating for over
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Progress Report on Finishing Work
Sat, December 05, 2015
by Parijata Dasi
In this recent time we have been concentrating on the interior and exterior finishing work on the TOVP. A lot of progress was made just in the past weeks. GRC Workshop Sadbhuja Prabhu congratulating Savya Sachi Prabhu on the opening of the GRC Workshop. All machinery, materials and devotees have moved to the new location,
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Nursery Update (November 2015)
Tue, November 03, 2015
by Parijata Dasi
Our nursery is now three years old. Over 2,000 different items were planted on this plot of land three years ago. All these trees and plants will be used in the gardens surrounding the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium.
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GRC Molds Approved
Fri, October 09, 2015
by Parijata Dasi
The TOVP management team went on site and gave approval for the production of GRC (Glass Reinforced Concrete) molds to begin. At the moment we are focusing on 4 different areas where the GRC molds will be used; the 24 Kalash brackets, the Chatri ribs, the 7 meters utility floor columns, and main base cornice
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Only the Best Marble for the TOVP – Part 2
Mon, October 05, 2015
by Parijata Dasi
This is a continuation of the previous article in which TOVP Managing Director, Sadbhuja das, went to Europe to see and purchase some of the world’s most unique marble, the best of the best. Pictured in photo 1 and 2 is the Royal Blue marble from Bolivia that will be used on the Altars. In
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