TOVP Architecture Department Report – A Visit to Pune, July 2019 – Edition #2

Recently, we had very productive meetings with Sadbhuja Prabhu during his visit to the TOVP Architecture Pune Office. Each Architect gave a presentation of the works which fall under their purview. Directing individual accomplishments towards an organizational goal is the fuel to attain uncommon results. Anupama – Site & Consultant Co-ordinating Architect Devendra – Vendor
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TOVP Architecture Department Weekly Report - July, 2019, - Edition #1

TOVP Architecture Department Weekly Report – July, 2019, – Edition #1

The theme of this week’s Architecture Department Report is Fenestration, defined as the arrangement of windows and doors on the elevations of a building. The theme of this week’s Architecture Department Report is Fenestration, defined as the arrangement of windows and doors on the elevations of a building. To combine the ‘international flavor’ of the
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GRC (Glass Reinforced Concrete) Production at the TOVP

GRC, short for Glass Reinforced Concrete, is considered the best material to use for creating large decorative items that are strong and built to last, as well as simultaneously light and relatively inexpensive. About five years ago we decided to create our own in-house GRC factory to produce the pieces that we needed for the
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TOVP Architecture Dept. Weekly Report - 20190703 Ornamental Embellishment Research

TOVP Architecture Department Weekly In-house Report, June 2019 – Edition #3

The theme of this week’s Architecture Department Report is ‘Ornamental Embellishment Research’. Recently the TOVP AD Research Team visited Gujarat and Jaipur to analyze complex ornamentation work undertaken by the country’s leading temple designers and makers – the Swaminarayan Group. It was interesting to see the various parallels drawn between ISKCON and Swaminarayan in terms
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Govindas New Govardhan Australia

TOVP Theme Used for New Govardhana Prasadam Booth

The New Govardhan ISKCON community in Murwillumbah, Australia is famous for the many preaching, and especially catering/prasadam distribution programs they organize all year round. This year the prasadam distribution management team utilized a TOVP-like pandal at one of the largest festivals in Australia, Splendour in the Grass 2019 Music Festival, in Byron Bay, attracting thousands
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TOVP Architecture Department Weekly In-house Report, June 2019 - Edition #2

TOVP Architecture Department Weekly In-house Report, June 2019 – Edition #2

The theme of this week’s Architectural Department Report is ‘Spectacle’. Architecture has its nuances which bind together to form aesthetics – mass, volume, color, texture are all a representation of a deeper narrative of why the building is the way it is. In this edition of our Report we have captured the presentation aspect of
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TOVP Architecture Department Weekly In-house Report, June 2019 – Edition #1

The theme of this week’s Architecture Department Report is Exploring the Beauty of Intricacy. The strength of a corner lies in its connectivity. At the TOVP Architecture Office, there is a solid process behind the detailing of the design narrative, detailing of materials, detailing of a light socket and every door knob. This report focuses
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The Completion of the Sri Lakshmi Devi Murti

The Completion of the Sri Lakshmi Devi Murti

We are very happy to announce the completion of the Sri Lakshmidevi murti. Through the photos you will be able to appreciate the intricate detail of the murti and the delicate painting work that enhances Her transcendental beauty. This is one of many, many murtis of demigods the art team is working on that will
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TOVP Weekly Inhouse Progress Report

TOVP Architecture Department Weekly In-house Report – Edition #4, May 2019

Every week we create an in-house TOVP Progress Report on different aspects of the temple construction. This week’s report was focused on art in the temple and we decided to share it with all of our donors and supporters. We hope you enjoy reading it. Click here to see it in your browser or download
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