Kalash Installation Begins
Sun, June 18, 2017
by Parijata Dasi
After several weeks of assembling the titanium nitrate Kalashes, we have finally reached the final stage of commencing their installation on top of the TOVP Domes and Chatris. This is a major achievement in the progress of the TOVP, and if the Lord allows us we are on schedule to complete the installation of both
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Marble Cladding and Window Installation Progress
Sun, June 18, 2017
by Sadbhuja Das
Marble cladding work on the temple exterior and the installation of Rajasthani style sandstone window frames on the higher levels of the structure continues throughout various areas of the TOVP and will soon cover all sections of the temple, floor by floor.
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First Chakra Arrives in Mayapur
Thu, June 08, 2017
by Parijata Dasi
On the auspicious day of Pandava Nirjala Ekadasi, one of the Chakras for the small domes as well as the remaining parts for the two small dome Kalashes arrived in Mayapur. Three Chakras will adorn the top of the three TOVP domes and are made of solid stainless steel plated with pure gold. This gold
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Kalash Installation Progress
Sun, June 04, 2017
by Sadbhuja Das
Pictured here is the team of Russian technicians at work inside the TOVP putting together the Kalashes to be mounted on the various domes and Chatris. You can admire the beautiful pieces of titanium nitride being assembled.
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Kalash Assembling Commences
Sat, May 20, 2017
by Parijata Dasi
We are very pleased to announce that a team of Engineers from the Manufacturing Company in Moscow that built the parts for the TOVP Kalashes has arrived in Mayapur. A group of six engineers came to our site to assemble the grand Kalashes and no time was wasted as they enthusiastically began the work without
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Cast Iron Fence Design Completed
Sat, May 13, 2017
by Sadbhuja Das
Recently completed is the design for the cast iron fence that will adorn the Srila Prabhupada bridge that connects the TOVP and the Samadhi. The 3D design will be ready soon to be made into several molds and then cast into iron. They look very nice and the company that does the casting thinks they
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External Finishing Work Progress
Sat, May 13, 2017
by Sadbhuja Das
This is a quick update of the continuous finishing work taking place on the external temple structure. Here you can see the corner peacock and side peacocks above their respective columns, and get an idea of the full effect that is manifesting. It’s a wonderful artistic mood that is developing.
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Work on Entranceway Wall to the TOVP Progressing
Sat, April 29, 2017
by Parijata Dasi
Provided here is a look at one of the completed archways on the front wall before the entrance to the TOVP. The white marble is fully clad and sandstone arch in place, both ready for polishing. Above the archway is a completed window with its sandstone adornings.
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Main Dome Kalash Manufacturing Has Commenced
Sat, April 29, 2017
by Parijata Dasi
Right now as we speak, the Main Dome Kalash manufacturing in Moscow, Russia is underway. This will be one of the three ‘Crown Jewels’ of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, matched only by the gold-plated Sudarshana Chakras that will go on top of each. The photo illustrates the current development and immense size of
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