TEMPLE OF THE VEDIC PLANETARIUM
Future Wonder of the World

Welcome to the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP) Vedic Science page. Vedic refers to the ancient culture of India and the sacred texts of wisdom called the Vedas which encompass all branches of human experience and knowledge, material and spiritual. The TOVP is a project of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), popularly known as the Hare Krishna Movement, currently under construction in Mayapur, West Bengal, India, scheduled to open in 2024. It is both a temple and planetarium combined, and will be the largest modern Vedic temple in the world. This page explains some of the unique facets of this temple that make it different from any other Hindu/Vedic temple on earth. It also includes videos, books, articles and websites on the subject of Vedic science that will help expand your understanding of the ancient, yet highly advanced views of authorities of bygone ages in India. Also included below is information about the Hare Krishna Movement and its Founder-Acharya (Head Teacher), His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

To find out more about the construction progress of the project click on the HOME tab on the top Menu. If you have any questions please email us at tovp2016@gmail.com.

 NOTE: Some older TOVP articles, videos and other promotional material may announce the Grand Opening year as 2022. Due to the pandemic, this has been rescheduled to 2024.

VEDIC SCIENCE

VEDIC COSMOLOGY

Cosmology is defined as the study of the origin, purpose, structure and functioning of the universe. Vedic cosmology gives a vast amount of information about not only the structure of the phenomenal universe as we see it, but also a clear idea of the source of the manifested universe, its purpose, and the subtle laws that govern its operation.

VEDIC COSMOLOGY VIDEOS

Our Vedic Cosmology Videos section has many videos related to the subject from a number of devotees within the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). The subject is extremely complex and sometimes confusing because ...

VEDIC WISDOM VIDEOS

Vedic wisdom, based on the ancient Vedas of India, is a vast subject dealing with all aspects of physical and spiritual existence, including the path of self-realization. It is not like ordinary mundane knowledge acquired through research and experimentation, but knowledge originating from Lord Krishna, God Himself, descending aurally from teachers to students over eons of history.

VEDIC SCIENCE ESSAYS

Apart from published books in our Book Marketplace by the authors below, this section includes shorter essays that focus on specific concepts of Vedic Science, as well as other topics related to Vedic wisdom. By reading these you can familiarize yourself with the subject-matter and then move on to the larger, in-depth books.

VEDIC SCIENCE CHANNEL

Sadaputa Dasa (R. L. Thompson) is the author of 8 books on topics ranging from consciousness to archeology and ancient astronomy, available in our Book Marketplace. The videos below are a collection of his lectures, seminars and videos over the course of many years of research.

VEDIC SCIENCE/HISTORY CHANNEL

This YouTube Channel by Radha Mohan Das presents a wide range of videos ranging from topics on cosmology, time, history and more from the Vedic perspective, as well as evidence of Vedic culture's presence throughout the world. It also discusses Biblical connections from the Vedic literatures.

SHABDA MEDIA

The Vedic system of knowledge presents not just a description of soul and God, but also the nature of matter, cosmology, the laws of nature, the nature of the material body, and the aspects of our inner life, that includes the senses, mind, intellect, ego, moral sense, and the unconscious.

VEDIC SCIENCE BOOKS

Here you will find in-depth publications by numerous ISKCON devotees, scholars and scientists on the subjects of science and religion, consciousness, evolution, Vedic cosmology, archeology and much more.

INTELLIGENT DESIGN VIDEOS

Drawing on recent discoveries in astronomy, cosmology, chemistry, biology, and paleontology, these Intelligent Design videos from different scholars and scientists show how the latest scientific evidence suggests the universe is not a mindless accident, but the result of a higher and orderly intelligence.

TOVP HIGHLIGHTS

COSMIC CHANDELIER

Srila Prabhupada, the Founder/Acharya of ISKCON, desired to establish in Mayapur a 3-dimensional model that depicted the universe as described in the Vedic scriptures. Particularly, he directed that the model be based on the descriptions given in the Srimad Bhagavatam and other Puranas, as well as the Brahma Samhita.

VEDIC SCIENCE CENTER

The Vedic Science Center will house a wide variety of exhibits demonstrating the various aspects of the Vedic sciences, and their relevance to all aspects of human civilization.

Exhibits will include:

PLANETARIUM WING

Within the Planetarium Wing’s four floors will be various cosmology exhibits, video monitors, maps and charts and other displays to explain in more detail the Cosmic Chandelier and Vedic Cosmology in general.

EXHIBITS

While conceiving the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, Srila Prabhupada particularly emphasized the different types of exhibits that would be made to illustrate the philosophy, history, cosmology and science of the Vedic wisdom.

MAIN HALL AND ALTAR 360° VIEW

Experience a panoramic CGI view of the amazing and beautiful main temple hall and the 130' long Vedic altar, the largest in the world. The temple can accommodate 10,000+ visitors at one time, and the Cosmology Chandelier will hang from the center of its specially designed, stainless-steel dome, also the largest of its kind in the world.

EAST WING 360 PANORAMIC VIEW

This 360 panoramic CGI view highlights the East Wing of the temple, a beautiful and ornate 12,000 sq. ft. hall dedicated to the Nrsimhadeva avatar of Vishnu (the lion-man incarnation).

TOVP RISING IN WEST BENGAL

This short video presents a snapshot of the TOVP and its current status of development as the project moves forward towards the Grand Opening in 2024.

TOVP MASTER PLAN

This video is a conceptual CGI video showing the completed TOVP from the outside, along with the gardens, walkways, fountains and other features of the front landscaping.

TEMPLE OF THE MILLENNIUM BROCHURE

This 4-page brochure explains in a nutshell the history, development and features of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium which will make it stand out as the Temple of the Millenium and Future Wonder of the World.

THE ORGANIZATION

THE HARE KRISHNA MOVEMENT

Find out more about the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), popularly known as the Hare Krishna Movement, the spiritual organization behind the construction of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium.

FOUNDER A.C. BHAKTIVEDANTA SWAMI PRABHUPADA (1896-1977)

For millennia, the teachings and rich culture of bhakti-yoga, or Krishna Consciousness, have been hidden within the borders of India. Today, millions around the globe express their gratitude to Srila Prabhupada for revealing the timeless wisdom of bhakti to the world. The Temple of the Vedic Planetarium is also one of his visions to achieve that.

HARE KRISHNA TEMPLE DIRECTORY

Find a Hare Krishna Temple near you and learn more about Krishna consciousness and bhakti yoga, attend the free Sunday Feast, and begin your spiritual journey to an eternal life full of bliss and knowledge.

ISKCON MAYAPUR - WORLD HEADQUARTERS

The World Headquarters of the Hare Krishna Movement and location where the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium is rising is in Mayapur, West Bengal, India. Mayapur is one of the 20 sacred places most visited in the world.

YOUR EVER WELL WISHER

The original video biography of the Founder of the Hare Krishna Movement, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, and his story, from birth to demise, of a life of pure devotion to Lord Krishna and the mission of his spiritual master.

THE JOY OF DEVOTION

A video documentary about the Hare Krishna Movement, past and present, and how an ancient culture from India was transplanted in the West singlehandedly by a seventy year old Holy Man, exploded worldwide, and continues to expand to every town and village on Earth.

LEARNING CENTERS

THE BHAKTIVEDANTA INSTITUTE

Bhaktivedanta Institute is an internationally acclaimed non-profit organization dedicated towards the cause of helping humanity through the interface of modern science and technology with spiritual traditions of the world. It goes beyond the boundaries of specific religious rituals and rather deliberate upon the core ...

BHAKTIVEDANTA INSTITUTE FOR HIGHER STUDIES

The Bhaktivedanta Institute for Higher Studies (BIHS) is a center for the research and dissemination of a nonmechanistic scientific view of reality. The main purpose of the Institute is to explore the implications of Bhagavat Vedanta philosophy as it bears upon human culture, and to present its findings in courses, lectures, conferences, monographs, digital media, and books.

BHAKTIVEDANTA RESEARCH CENTER

To be a leading global institution serving India’s literary heritage by collecting, preserving, researching and teaching its ancient wisdom through state of the art means for the welfare of the society at large.

BHAKTIVEDANTA VIDYAPITHA RESEARCH CENTER

TRUTH, TRADITION. TRANSFORMATION.
Facilitating the study, research and preservation of ancient Indian philosophy, arts and sciences for developing contemporary applied solutions in all spheres of life

INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND SPIRITUALITY

ISS is working with the main objective of rekindling interest in spirituality within the scientific community whereby the latter evolves a spiritual, anti-material perspective; while at the same time helping spirituality develop a scientific and dogma free outlook which is already built into its structure.

STORES

BOOK MARKETPLACE

Here you will find in-depth publications by numerous ISKCON devotees, scholars and scientists on the subjects of science and religion, consciousness, evolution, Vedic cosmology, archeology and much more.

TOVP GIFT STORE

Hundreds of Beautiful TOVP Gift Items for Yourself, Family and Friends. Shipped Anywhere in the World. Support the TOVP with Every Purchase.

KRISHNA.COM STORE

Your one-stop-shop for all your personal and gift devotional and spiritual items like books, beads, clothing, videos, music and much more.

SUPPORT THE PROJECT

If you would like to assist in the completion of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, scheduled to open in 2024, and support the project financially, please use the button below to make a General Donation. 100% of your contribution goes towards construction and your donation is tax-deductible in applicable countries. We thank you for your help and generosity in assisting to make this historic project available to the world.

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