TOVP Terraces, Balusters and Chatris
Thu, July 28, 2022
by Sadbhuja Das
We would like to show you a short video review of the current state of several outdoor areas of TOVP. These are the upper open terraces, which are located at the base of the Domes, stone balusters (handrails) and spacious halls at the top of the Chatri Towers. The terraces, located outside the domes, are
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TOVP Peacock and Cornice Embellishments
Thu, July 21, 2022
by Sadbhuja Das
I would like to show you a short video about some of the exterior elements of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium: Peacock and Cornice Embellishments. A lot of work has already been completed, and this includes many, many architectural pieces made from GRC (Glass Reinforcement Concrete). In this video I will tell you a
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TOVP Bas Relief Panels Update: Rasa Lila and Ratha Yatra Panels
Thu, July 14, 2022
by Sadbhuja Das
We have just installed the two remaining bas relief panels on the walls of the ventilation shafts of the Temple Room. These are large 16ft./5m. panels made of fiberglass and reinforced with metal inserts. The weight of each panel is more than 550lb./250kg. One panel shows the Rasa Lila dance of Lord Sri Krishna and
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New TOVP Flagpole Installed
Sun, July 10, 2022
by Sadbhuja Das
The assembly and installation of the new TOVP flagpole was finally completed! It is made of high strength combined stainless steel pipe and is 9m (30 ft) high. A TOVP flag is fixed on it and an aviation light and lightning arrestor are placed at the highest point. Assembly and installation of this structure at
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Beautiful Marble Railings Being Installed in the TOVP
Sat, July 02, 2022
by Sadbhuja Das
Please take a look at these elegant marble railings that will be placed on all three levels of the museum floors of the main temple room. These wonderful railings, with exquisite peacock reliefs, are made of the highest quality marble and brought to us here directly from Makrana (Rajasthan), the only place in India where
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TOVP Krishna Balaram Bas-Relief Images
Sun, June 26, 2022
by Sunanda Das
The first painted TOVP bas-relief by Ambhoda devi dasi of ‘Krishna Balarama and the Cowherd Boys’ is now finished. View the beautiful artistry and sublime colors painted onto the bas-relief panel made by local Mayapur artists. This is the first of four bas-reliefs to adorn the four corners of the TOVP. Watch the TOVP
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TOVP Construction Photo Update – June, 2022
Sat, June 11, 2022
by Sunanda Das
This month’s Construction Photo Update includes photos of work being done in the Nrsimha Wing on the corridor doors, domes and ceilings, production in the GRC (glass reinforced concrete) and GRG (glass reinforced gypsum) workshop, the entranceway elephants and the bas relief panels. Go to the Construction Gallery link to view over fifty photos on
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TOVP Bas Relief Panels Update
Sun, May 22, 2022
by Ajita Caitanya das
As we have already mentioned, 16.5 foot long (5 meters) wall bas relief panels will be located in the four corners of the TOVP Temple room. Two panels have already been installed and are now in the process of painting: Krishna and Balaram and the cowherd boys, and the Pancha Tattva dancing with Their associates.
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TOVP Construction Update, March 2022: Staircase Sandstone Jali Panels (Stone Ornamental Screen)
Tue, March 08, 2022
by Ajita Caitanya das
Please take a look at the wonderful Jali panel on the Nrisimhadev Staircase Tower! Carved from famous Jaipur sandstone, with its natural pink color and graceful design, it wonderfully complements the architectural beauty of the Temple. The same Jali will be installed on the rest of the TOVP staircase towers. Each panel is about 14
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