TOVP Foundation and Structure Strength
Sun, August 19, 2018
by Sadbhuja Das
Most devotees don’t know, but the two gigantic cranes used to complete the TOVP superstructure were the tallest self-standing cranes in Asia! In order to support them at their base to balance their weight and hold them up we had to construct two extremely strong concrete foundations, one for each. Now that they are no
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TOVP External Wall Detailing Progress
Sun, August 19, 2018
by Sadbhuja Das
Work on the external temple wall finishing and decoration is ongoing and rapidly progressing. One section of the temple room outer wall is now complete! From the photos you can have a visual effect of the intricate detailing that we are doing.
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TOVP Hires Cushman & Wakefield to Manage Completion of the Project
Sun, July 22, 2018
by Sunanda Das
The TOVP management Team has recently made an important decision to hire the assistance of a world-leading Project Management Consultancy (PMC) company, Cushman and Wakefield, to partner with them for the completion of the TOVP by the proposed 2022, Gaura Purnima time-frame. This is a standard practice in the Construction industry for projects of this
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Main Dome Coffer Ceiling Concept Completed
Sun, July 22, 2018
by Sadbhuja Das
We are pleased to announce the completion of the design for the main dome coffer ceiling by Her Grace Rangavati Devi Dasi. This is the final concept to be erected and executed by the MacCoy Company. It is a very workable and compatible design following the existing dome design and structure. Seen in the photo
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Jayapataka Maharaja’s Sister Visits Sridhama Mayapur
Fri, July 20, 2018
by Parijata Dasi
It’s always wonderful to get special visitors to Mayapur, and this time we had the opportunity to welcome again His Holiness Jayapataka Maharaja’s sister, Leslie Elizabeth Bauer from the U.S.A. on July 12th. After a grand tour of the TOVP she expressed how overwhelmed with emotion she was and moved by the sheer size of
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Sri Sri Radha Madhava Murtis in the Making
Sat, June 23, 2018
by Sadbhuja Das
The making of a special set of Sri Sri Radha Madhava/Ashta Sakhi fiberglass murtis has recently commenced. The purpose of these murtis is specifically to place on the altars with the Pancha Tattva and Guru-parampara murtis for decorating the area as well as to determine how all the murtis on all the altars fit nicely
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TOVP Temple Room Walls Marble Cladding Progress
Fri, June 15, 2018
by Sadbhuja Das
The marble cladding of the interior walls of the TOVP temple room continues and is starting to take shape. You can see how beautiful it looks in the video, with the white marble and red border. We will also be adding ceramic gold tile inlays in certain areas which will commence soon. Currently, about 80%
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Raising of the Flagpole and New Flag
Thu, April 26, 2018
by Sadbhuja Das
Another mesmerizing event recently took place here at the TOVP – Raising of the flagpole and new flag on the main dome! Previously, because of the crane we were unable to keep the flagpole to our desired height. Now that the crane is no longer present we have raised it to the proper height. From
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Work on Interior Temple Walls Commences
Sat, April 21, 2018
by Sadbhuja Das
We are very pleased to announce the commencement of the internal temple wall marble installation and decorative work. The first area of work is the temple room itself. We started three walls with white marble and in a few days will begin adding red marble decoration. When this is completed we will begin the festival
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