Kalash/Chakra Photos
Tue, August 29, 2017
by Sadbhuja Das
After removing the scaffolding from the West Wing Planetarium Dome these photos reveal the amazing golden beauty of the titanium nitrate Kalash and the solid stainless steel, gold-plated Chakra recently installed. One can only imagine what will be the effect of seeing the huge Kalash and Chakra when mounted upon the Main Dome of the
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TOVP Chakra Installation a Milestone Event
Wed, August 16, 2017
by Sunanda Das
After more than ten years of planning, fundraising and execution, a major milestone has now been achieved for the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium. The first Chakra has been installed on the West wing Planetarium dome!!! On August 10th, 2017, in the presence of Lord Nityananda’s Padukas, Lord Nrsimha’s Sitari and Srila Prabhupada, the first
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TOVP Lightning Arrester Installation
Tue, August 08, 2017
by Sadbhuja Das
We are now in the final phase of the Chakra installation process. We have already done two test-runs to make sure all the fittings and hardware are in place for the Chakras to be permanently mounted. The final addition is the installation of the Lightning Arresters onto each Kalash and Chakra. These are very important
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2017 Mid-Year TOVP Update Video
Sat, July 22, 2017
by Sadbhuja Das
The following is a mid-year video report for 2017 by Sadbhuja das on the progress of the external finishing work at the TOVP.
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Second Planetarium Dome Chakra Test-Run Installation
Sat, July 22, 2017
by Parijata Dasi
Today we placed the Planetarium Dome Chakra onto the Kalash for a second test run to insure proper mounting, along with the a special flag pole and test flag. Both items are now aligned and ready for the future permanent installation. The flag is 5 meters (16 feet) in length. Sadbhuja initially thought this might
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Planetarium Dome Chakra Test-Run Installation
Wed, July 19, 2017
by Sadbhuja Das
We have just lifted and temporarily installed the Chakra for the Planetarium Dome for a test run. The purpose is to confirm the exact measurements of drilling spots and other essential points of contact for a perfect fit. The Chakra has now been taken down and our next report will focus on the permanent installation.
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Dome and Chatri Kalash Installation and Tiling Continues
Sat, July 08, 2017
by Sadbhuja Das
The Russian Kalash installation team has now completed three Kalashes on the Chatris and is currently working on the Main Dome/Planetarium Kalash. Alongside the installation of the Kalashes onto the Domes and Chatris, laying of the blue tiles also continues simultaneously. In the photos you can also view the GRC (Glass Reinforced Concrete) ‘ribs’ being
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First Chatri Kalash Now In Place
Fri, June 30, 2017
by Sadbhuja Das
The first Chatri Kalash is now officially in place!!! Last week was the trial placement of the Chatri Kalashes to determine if any adjustments need to be made. After making all the necessary adjustments, the first Kalash has now been permanently fixed to the Chatri and the remaining Kalashes will be similarly installed one after
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Chakra Work Progress
Fri, June 30, 2017
by Sadbhuja Das
Work on the Chakras is progressing alongside of the placement of the Kalashes on the domes. The Nava Yogendras, embellishments around the Chakra, are being attached and Sadbhuja, Avatar Gauranga and Ajita Chaitanya prabhus can be seen in the photos doing the final inspection of the work.
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