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Janmastami 2017
Wednesday, 26 July 2017
Special Janmastami TOVP Seva Appeal Janmastami, the most auspicious appearance day of the original Supreme Personality of Godhead Lord Sri Krishna is almost upon us. This particular appearance of Lord Krishna, which takes place once in a day of Lord Brahma, is of very special importance because it is followed by the appearance of His
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2017 Mid-Year TOVP Update Video
Saturday, 22 July 2017
The following is a mid-year video report for 2017 by Sadbhuja das on the progress of the external finishing work at the TOVP.
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Second Planetarium Dome Chakra Test-Run Installation
Saturday, 22 July 2017
Today we placed the Planetarium Dome Chakra onto the Kalash for a second test run to insure proper mounting, along with the a special flag pole and test flag. Both items are now aligned and ready for the future permanent installation. The flag is 5 meters (16 feet) in length. Sadbhuja initially thought this might
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Planetarium Dome Chakra Test-Run Installation
Wednesday, 19 July 2017
We have just lifted and temporarily installed the Chakra for the Planetarium Dome for a test run. The purpose is to confirm the exact measurements of drilling spots and other essential points of contact for a perfect fit. The Chakra has now been taken down and our next report will focus on the permanent installation.
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New TOVP Aerial Video Inspires Awe
Wednesday, 12 July 2017
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
Wednesday, 12 July 2017
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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Dome and Chatri Kalash Installation and Tiling Continues
Saturday, 08 July 2017
The Russian Kalash installation team has now completed three Kalashes on the Chatris and is currently working on the Main Dome/Planetarium Kalash. Alongside the installation of the Kalashes onto the Domes and Chatris, laying of the blue tiles also continues simultaneously. In the photos you can also view the GRC (Glass Reinforced Concrete) ‘ribs’ being
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First Chatri Kalash Now In Place
Friday, 30 June 2017
The first Chatri Kalash is now officially in place!!! Last week was the trial placement of the Chatri Kalashes to determine if any adjustments need to be made. After making all the necessary adjustments, the first Kalash has now been permanently fixed to the Chatri and the remaining Kalashes will be similarly installed one after
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Chakra Work Progress
Friday, 30 June 2017
Work on the Chakras is progressing alongside of the placement of the Kalashes on the domes. The Nava Yogendras, embellishments around the Chakra, are being attached and Sadbhuja, Avatar Gauranga and Ajita Chaitanya prabhus can be seen in the photos doing the final inspection of the work.
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