TOVP Chakra Installation a Milestone Event
Wed, August 16, 2017
by Sunanda Das
After more than ten years of planning, fundraising and execution, a major milestone has now been achieved for the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium. The first Chakra has been installed on the West wing Planetarium dome!!! On August 10th, 2017, in the presence of Lord Nityananda’s Padukas, Lord Nrsimha’s Sitari and Srila Prabhupada, the first
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New TOVP Aerial Video Inspires Awe
Wed, July 12, 2017
by Sunanda Das
For ISKCON devotees, nothing is more inspiring than the idea of completing Srila Prabhupada’s most dear temple project, the TOVP. This inspiring short video by Thakur Saranga prabhu will bring you up to speed on the current progress of the temple construction as of July, 2017. To donate to this historic project go to: https://tovp.org/donate/seva-opportunities/
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His Holiness Lokanath Swami Dedicates Vyasa Puja to TOVP
Wed, July 12, 2017
by Sunanda Das
On the auspicious Sayana Ekadasi day of July 4th, over two thousand of His Holiness Lokanath Maharaja’s disciples and well-wishers celebrated his Vyasa Puja in Pandharpur, India, home of Sri Vithalnath Who on that same day observed His Darshan Day. Most significantly was the presence of Lord Nityananda’s Padukas and Lord Nrsimhadeva’s Sitari from Mayapur
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New TOVP Virtual Tour Website
Sat, May 13, 2017
by Rishab Hauter
We are extremely happy to announce the launch of a new TOVP Virtual Tour website, www.tovp360.org, which offers a virtual tour through the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, one of the largest temples in the world. The virtual-reality panoramas in this site will show you every nook and corner of the magnificent temple. From 24 different
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Nrsimha Caturdasi, Maha Sudarshana Yajna and Harinama Yajna
Fri, April 14, 2017
by Sunanda Das
Sudarshana Gayatri Om sudarshanaya vidmahe mahajvalaya dhimahi tano chakrah prachodayat As is our annual custom, Nrsimha Caturdasi will be observed in Sridhama Mayapur as a three day festival from May 7th – 9th. The first day will be celebrated with a huge procession throughout the ISKCON Mayapur property and on the second day we will
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TOVP 2017 – Ambarisa Prabhu Speaks Out
Sat, March 11, 2017
by Sunanda Das
TOVP 2017 is a presentation by TOVP Chairman, His Grace Sriman Ambarisa das, about the current progress of the TOVP construction and an appeal for donations to help continue the current pace towards its completion in 2022. Thanks to Thakur Saranga prabhu for producing this video.
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Kolkata Fundraiser Brings Lakshmi to Narayana
Sat, March 04, 2017
by Sunanda Das
On February 26th, under the direct inspiration and guidance of His Holiness Bhakti Caru Maharaja, the TOVP Fundraising Team consisting of Jananivas prabhu, Ambarisa prabhu, Mother Svaha and Vraja Vilas prabhu held a fundraiser at the Kolkata temple and raised an incredible $400,000 in pledges to everyone’s amazement. Led by the Lord in the form
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The Unseen Universe
Sat, March 04, 2017
by Sunanda Das
Recently, BTG Magazine published an article with the above title to reveal some of the facets of the planetarium within the main dome of the TOVP. It is reproduced below: TOVP BTG Planetarium Article (in PDF)
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Hare Krishna! The Mantra, the Movement and the Swami Who Started It All (formerly the ACHARYA film)
Sun, February 26, 2017
by Sunanda Das
Here is the most recent newsletter from INNER VOICE Productions, the film company of Yadubara das and Visakha devi dasi, and the current status of their groundbreaking new film, Hare Krishna! The Mantra, the Movement and the Swami Who Started It All, formerly titled ACHARYA. Dear Devotees and Friends, It’s time for an update on
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