Indira Ekadasi and the TOVP 2022
Sun, September 11, 2022
Ekadasi is the 11th day of the lunar phase of the Moon. Indira Ekadasi is celebrated in the Krishna Paksha (waning Moon phase) in the month of Ashwin (September–October). Since this Ekadasi falls on the Pitru Paksha (15 days in the month of Ashwin dedicated to ancestors), it is also known as ‘Ekadasi Shraddh.’ This
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TOVP Rolls Out the Murti Nirman Seva Campaign to Sponsor Murtis and Artwork
Sat, September 03, 2022
The TOVP Fundraising Department is pleased to announce our newest Seva Opportunity, the Murti Nirman Seva Campaign, offering sponsorships of all the murtis and artwork adorning the temple interior. Every part of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium is sacred and worshipable, from the dome tiles to the marble floor. In fact, the Lord’s house
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The Appearance of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur and the TOVP, 2022
Thu, September 01, 2022
On September 8, 2022, Gaudiya Vaishnavas worldwide will celebrate the holy appearance day of His Divine Grace Srila Saccidananda Bhaktivinoda Thakur, the pioneer of the Krishna consciousness movement in the modern world. We all owe an eternal debt of gratitude to this great acharya for bringing the mercy of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu into our lives.
The Times of India Travel Section Directs Readers to the TOVP
Thu, September 01, 2022
On August 31, 2022 the Times of India travel section, TravelTimes, published information about the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium. Although the Grand Opening dates are incorrect (the actual opening is scheduled for December 2024), it will certainly help get the word out and increase awareness about this historic ISKCON project. You can read the
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Parsva or Vamana Ekadasi and the TOVP 2022
Thu, September 01, 2022
The Ekadasi Tithi in the month of Bhadrapada, Shukla Paksha (bright phase of the Lunar cycle) is known as Parivartini Ekadasi or Parsva or Vamana Ekadasi. On this day, Lord Vishnu, who is in a state of yogic sleep (Yoga Nidra), changes his posture. Hence, it is referred to as Parivartini Ekadasi (which literally means
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The TOVP Foundation Now Accepts Cryptocurrency Donations
Fri, August 26, 2022
The TOVP Fundraising Department is pleased to announce our newest innovation to accept cryptocurrency donations towards our numerous Seva Opportunity campaigns through our U.S.A. based office, TOVP Foundation, Inc. Crypto donations will be managed by our partner nonprofit, Every.org, an organization that facilitates donations for thousands of nonprofits in the US. All U.S. and International
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The TOVP 2024 Marathon – His Grace Braja Vilasa Message
Wed, August 17, 2022
This urgent and exciting message from His Grace Braja Vilasa das, Co-Chairman and Director of Development of the TOVP, expresses the importance of opening the temple on time in 2024 for the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada and our acharyas. Please watch and take advantage of this historic opportunity by sponsoring one of the new TOVP
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Annada Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2022
Tue, August 16, 2022
Annada Ekadasi, also known as Aja Ekadasi, is observed during the waning phase of moon (Krishna Paksha) in August/September. The importance of this Ekadasi was mentioned by Lord Krishna to Yudhisthira and is found in the Brahma Vaivarta Purana. It is believed that a person who observes this Ekadasi becomes free from the reactions of
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