A Story of Devotion
Mon, February 11, 2013
by Bhumi Devi Dasi
One devotee’s account of how he was inspired to donate to the TOVP I came in touch with Krishna Consciousness in 2004 when I joined the Government Polytechnic College in Coimbatore. An ISKCON temple was near my college. I very much got inspiration from the lectures of HH Bhakti Vinode Swami Maharaj, who was at
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Message from the Managing Director
Tue, January 01, 2013
by Bhumi Devi Dasi
…and Happy New Year from the TOVP Team Since inception, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium has been the source of many awe inspiring moments to the devotees and followers of this project. How close one can feel to their Lords as they witness insurmountable obstacles conquered or impasses ascended, culminating in the steady incline
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Claim to Fame
Sat, October 27, 2012
by Bhumi Devi Dasi
It’s that time of year again! The air is perfumed with the scents of celebrations as the locals honor Durga puja. This is one of the largest festivals in West Bengal. The nights are filled with a buffet of sounds while music and fireworks commemorate the occasion. As custom, pandals are built to showcase the
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Picture Perfect
Sun, October 21, 2012
by Bhumi Devi Dasi
Talent in Mayapur abounds and the ToVP has retained the services of one its resident photographers, Jagannath Kirtan Das. The stunning aesthetic of his pictures leaves the viewer spellbound by their raw artistry. The shots of the ToVP regale their audience with lavish scenes of Mayapur’s natural opulence. One shows the super-structure serenely standing among
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Srimati Radharani: In Supreme Devotion
Sat, August 25, 2012
by Jalasaya Dasi
Mayapur is forever alive with spiritual celebration – come sweltering heat or torrential rains, the devotees always have the opportunity to sing and dance their hearts out. With the grand celebrations of Janmastami, and Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasapuja currently a fond memory, now we can get excited about the upcoming Radhastami celebrations! Srimati Radharani made this
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ToVP in the News!
Tue, June 05, 2012
by Bhumi Devi Dasi
The ToVP has some exciting news! We have been featured in the May 2012 issue of Architecture Time Space & People magazine. This is an encouraging development in the immodest aspiration to gain worldwide repute. Every architect and engineer in India receives this so we are well on our way to garnering more exposure.
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Turkey Marble
Thu, May 10, 2012
by Mandakini Devi Dasi
A week ago Sadbhuja Prabhu took a trip out to Bodrum, Turkey, to visit a white marble quarry. He had been to Turkey marble mines before and was always impressed with the quantity of marble they had on hand; It’s unbelievable to see the size of the mines and the mountains being excavated”. This time
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Boat Festival Panorama
Thu, May 03, 2012
by Mandakini Devi Dasi
The boat festival has been going on for some time now and every evening Sri Sri Radha Madhava get into Their swan boat and take a ride around Srila Prabhupada’s lake. The multi-colored lights and colorful banners above the festival really make it a special and fun celebration for all to see. Recently Sadbhuja Das
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Festival Season Arrives
Fri, March 02, 2012
by Mandakini Devi Dasi
For this year’s festival, almost five hundred devotees from around the world had gathered, and Prabhupada – while taking his morning walk in the nearby fields, while entering the temple of Radha-Madhava, or while lecturing from the Caitanya-caritamrta – was the central attractive feature. Each morning after giving the class, he would circumambulate the temple
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