TOVP Kalashes – One of a Kind
Wed, August 03, 2016
by Ratna Devi Dasi
The TOVP Kalash is the only one of its kind in the world owing to its sheer size and magnitude. It is 23 meters (75 feet) tall and 19 meters (62 feet) wide, and sits atop a mammoth dome at a height of 84 meters (276 feet) from ground level. Being the topmost architectural feature
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Chatri Kalash Coverings
Thu, July 21, 2016
by Ratna Devi Dasi
The chatri work continues to progress at the TOVP and across international borders as well. We have received images from Russia on the advancement of the work on the chatri kalash coverings. Four of the large chatri kalash coverings are being manufactured in Russia. Each kalash is 3.5 meters high and has a diameter of
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Dome and Kalash Work Update
Thu, May 26, 2016
by Sadbhuja Das
This is where we’re at with the concreting of the domes. Work had to stop due to the extreme heat, as some of the laborers were fainting up there… but now the weather is a little cooler, so we’re back into ‘full swing’. Also the preparation work for the kalash on the main dome has
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TOVP Construction Update, March 2016
Tue, March 22, 2016
by Janesvari Devi Dasi
We’re pleased to inform you of the latest happenings at the TOVP: 3 of the 8 chatris have been completed with blue tiles and kalashes. More segments have been put onto the 3 domes, in preparation for the kalashes. The 4th stage (out of 6) of the decorative sandstone features has been completed. Also 2
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First Segment of West Wing Kalash Installation Begins
Mon, February 29, 2016
by Janesvari Devi Dasi
We have commenced the stainless steel structure for the West Wing kalash. What you’re seeing in the photo and video is the first segment for the small dome. There will be three more layers on top of that. This gives an indication of the immense size of the kalashes. Soon work will commence on the
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Kalash Mock-up View
Sat, August 01, 2015
by Parijata Dasi
This past week Vilasini, Head Architect for the TOVP, and Parvata Muni visited the fabrication plant of McCoy Industries. A full size mock-up of a section of the Kalash was to be shown. This mock-up is made from polished stainless steel coated with titanium nitride, and from this we will determine which fabrication methods will
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