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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TOVP Bell Test Rings Loud and Clear
Thu, November 16, 2017
by Sadbhuja Das
Recently, we tested an electronic bell sound from the Main Dome of the TOVP. We are planning to install a permanent electronic bell in the near future to ring every hour of the day in the Holy Dhama of Sridhama Mayapur. Kindly watch this video with the actual sound and Sadbhuja’s commentary, along with stunning
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TOVP Quarterly Report – 3 Month Marathon in Preparation for the Chakra Installation
Thu, November 09, 2017
by Sadbhuja Das
The following video presentation from the TOVP is a quarterly report by Sadbhuja prabhu, Managing Director of the project, detailing current activities and progress, and the marathon of work to be completed in the next three months in preparation for the historic installation ceremony of Sri Sri Radha Madhava’s and Lord Nrsimhadeva’s Chakras on February
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TOVP Cornice Placement
Sat, October 28, 2017
by Sadbhuja Das
New external finishing work has begun on the TOVP with the installation of the first cornice moldings on the East Wing of the temple. These beautiful, decorative pieces are made in-house from GRC (Glass Reinforced Concrete) and will be positioned all around the temple, embellishing and enhancing the remarkable features of the temple. Remember to
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Decorating the West Wing Dome Ribs
Fri, October 20, 2017
by Sadbhuja Das
We are now decorating the ribs of the West Wing Planetarium Dome with titanium nitride along with a special gold paint from Germany. This is the final decoration on the ribs and then we will be placing beautiful titanium nitride Stars onto the blue tiles. This will be the last phase to complete the Dome
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Tiling the Main Dome
Sat, September 23, 2017
by Sadbhuja Das
Tiling of the Main Dome is now in full swing in preparation for the installation of the Kalash and Chakra in February. These photos reveal the beauty of the blue tiles. Waterproofing and tiling are done daily from morning till evening and the facing of the Main Dome will be completed in six months. Tiling
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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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Preparation Work for Remaining Kalashes and Chakras Begins
Wed, September 13, 2017
by Sadbhuja Das
Within the last few days we have begun the preparation work for installing the remaining two Kalashes and Chakras onto both the Main and Nrsimhadeva domes. This consists of mounting the power frames which will hold the Kalashes and Chakras in place. Nrsimhadeva’s dome is now ready for the Russian engineers to begin working.The stainless
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