GRC (Glass Reinforced Concrete) Production at the TOVP

GRC, short for Glass Reinforced Concrete, is considered the best material to use for creating large decorative items that are strong and built to last, as well as simultaneously light and relatively inexpensive. About five years ago we decided to create our own in-house GRC factory to produce the pieces that we needed for the
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TOVP Construction Team Managers Inspection

The managers of the TOVP construction team regularly visit the site to make sure that steady progress is being made, as well as to ensure that the quality of the placement of the numerous embellishments is being maintained, and to make plans for upcoming work. From the photos you can see that a good deal
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TOVP Progress Photo Update, July 2019

Below is a small collection of photos from different sections of the temple illustrating the progress of our finishing work on the TOVP.
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Coffered Ceiling Mock-up Panel for Domes

Coffered Ceiling Mock-up Panel for Domes

Pictured here is the final mock-up of a panel for the TOVP domes. These panels will line the inside of the domes and are both aesthetically pleasing and practical. The photo taken at the greatest distance away gives you a rough idea of what a panel will look like at 50 meters (164 feet) height.
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First Tilak Sign Mounted

This is the first of many tilak signs that will be embedded onto the main dome. It stands at about 2 meters (6.5 feet) high and you can see the immense size by comparing it to the workers in the photos. We are very pleased with this temple embellishment and it will add another pleasing
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Main Dome Progress – June, 2019

Work on the Main Dome of the TOVP is moving quickly ahead and is almost complete. In the photos you will see blue tiling has been finished along with most of the gold stars and other decorations. The trimmings around the dome such as the tilak symbols, cornices, etc. are also moving rapidly forward.
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Vijay Murti Almost Complete

The 20 foot (6 meter) tall murti of Vijay is almost complete! Along with Jaya, these two incredible murtis will stand guarding the main entrance of the temple. Pictured is the sculptor completing the last details. Mold production for casting the finished deity in fiberglass is already going on. Very soon the first guard of
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TOVP Progress Report 2019

This update video produced by Sadbhuja prabhu and his team covers the gamut of the finishing work currently being undertaken on the TOVP and which will continue over the next three years, and gives us some glimpses of what the amazing and magnificent finished product will look like. Sit back and let your mind be
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Jaya and Vijaya Coming to the TOVP

Our murti department is making much progress on the various deities being sculpted for the TOVP. Pictured here is one of our Bengali artists working on Jaya and Vijaya who will be placed in the Nrsimha Wing of the temple. These murtis are made with great skill and attention to detail by local artists right
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