TOVP 2021 New Year’s Message
Fri, December 25, 2020
by Braja Vilasa Das
The year 2020 was a most difficult year for all of us due to the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic. With TOVP construction halted for almost eight months and a significant loss to our regular income stream, we had to make the difficult decision to push back the Grand Opening to 2023, and reschedule the installation of
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Braja Vilasa Speaks About the TOVP Book of Devotion
Mon, December 21, 2020
by Sunanda Das
In this short video, Braja Vilasa prabhu gives a final appeal to donors with outstanding pledges or those who would like to make a pledge of $1000 (Nrsimha Brick) or more to complete their pledge and be included in the magnificent TOVP Book of Devotion offering to Srila Prabhupada at his new murti installation in
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Why We Need to Build the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium
Mon, December 14, 2020
by Sunanda Das
In the purport to Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 5, Chapter 3, Text 8, Srila Prabhupada addresses the importance of acting to satisfy the Supreme Lord, specifically with regards to building huge temples. This answers the question sometimes put forward, “Why do we need another temple”? Of course, there are many reasons why the TOVP is important
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Bhisma Panchaka – Final TOVP Kartik Appeal
Sun, November 22, 2020
by Sunanda Das
The last five days of Kartik beginning with Utthana Ekadasi on November 25 and ending on the Purnima on November 29 are known as Bhisma Panchaka. These are the final days of Grandfather Bhisma’s mortal existence when he instructed King Yudhisthira on various aspects of material and spiritual life in the presence of Lord Krishna
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TOVP Book of Devotion – An Offering to Srila Prabhupada
Fri, November 20, 2020
by Sunanda Das
This is a final reminder to all devotees who have outstanding pledges to the TOVP that there is still time to have your name included in the TOVP Book of Devotion. This is a unique book of the names of donors to be offered to Srila Prabhupada at his murti installation ceremony in October, 2021,
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TOVP YouTube Channel – Subscribe Today!
Tue, November 17, 2020
by Sunanda Das
One of the best ways to stay in touch with TOVP progress is through the TOVP YouTube Channel. Aside from regular video documentaries and construction updates, we post our TOVP Talks interviews with ISKCON leaders and special events. There’s also a Community section where we post TOVP news articles and announcements. So subscribe to the
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Happy Diwali and Govardhana Puja from the TOVP
Wed, November 11, 2020
by Sunanda Das
For Vaishnavas, especially Rama Bhaktas, Diwali is a celebration of the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after killing the demon-king Ravana. Philosophically it symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali also falls on an even more important day for Krishna bhaktas, Govardhana puja, the day
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TOVP #GivingTuesday Fundraiser – December 1, 2020
Mon, November 09, 2020
by Sunanda Das
On Tuesday, December 1, 2020 the international day of giving known as #GivingTuesday will be observed in countries all over the world. Of course, while giving in charity is a most admirable act of good will, we understand from the Bhagavad Gita that there are different types of charity according to the three modes of
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TOVP Donations Are Super Special! – A letter from Asitaradhya Das
Tue, October 20, 2020
by Braja Vilasa Das
Dear Devotees, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. I have never felt as satisfied as contributing towards the TOVP. You feel being part of the manifestation of a divine prophecy. You feel being part of contributing towards Srila Prabhupada’s personal gift to Sridham Mayapur as an Acharya of the Sampradaya. I
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