Saphala Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2024
Fri, January 05, 2024
by Sunanda Das
Saphala Ekadashi is one of the most pious and favorable fasting days. It takes place in the ‘Pausha’ month during the Krishna Paksha on the 11th day (waning phase of the Moon). The Saphala Ekadashi is also well known as ‘Pausha Krishna Ekadashi’ which usually falls in the months of January or December as per
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Share the TOVP Nrsimha Wing Opening Promotional Flyer
Thu, January 04, 2024
by Sunanda Das
History is about to take place once again at the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP) with the three-day opening celebration of the Nrsimha Wing from February 29 – March 2. This is the largest Nrsimhadeva Temple in the world, and the event will invoke the protection of Lord Nrsimha for the Grand Opening of
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TOVP End of the Year and New Year’s Message
Fri, December 22, 2023
by Sunanda Das
The TOVP Team would like to wish all devotees an auspicious end of the year and a Happy Krishna conscious New Year. May the Lord bless you and your family members so that you may all advance in His service and dive deep into the ocean of Lord Caitanya’s merciful benediction of love of God,
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Moksada Ekadasi, Gita Jayanti and the TOVP, 2023
Thu, December 14, 2023
by Sunanda Das
Moksada Ekadasi, observed on the 11th day of Shukla Paksha (the waxing phase of the moon) during the lunar month of Margashirsha, is a very special Ekadasi in two regards: it is the all-auspicious day on which Lord Sri Krishna spoke the Srimad Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra at the place
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The TOVP Requests – Give To Nrsimha and Go To Vaikuntha
Sat, December 09, 2023
by Sunanda Das
The TOVP Team is extremely pleased to announce that all devotees who help build the Nrsimha Wing in the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium will go to Vaikuntha!!! “O devoted one, one who builds a beautiful temple for Lord Nrsimhadeva will be freed from all sinful reactions and he will enter the Vaikuntha planets.” Nrsimha
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Utpanna Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2023
Fri, December 01, 2023
by Sunanda Das
The 11th day of the waning phase of the Moon (Krishna Paksha) in the month of Margashirsha (November–December) is observed as Utpanna Ekadasi. It is believed that fasting on this Ekadasi relieves one from the reactions to sins of past and present lives. This day is also known as Uttpatti Ekadasi. The narration below of
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Bhisma Panchaka and the TOVP
Mon, November 20, 2023
by Sunanda Das
The last 5 days of the month of Kartika are traditionally known as the Bhisma Panchaka or the Vishnu Panchaka. Grandfather Bhisma fasted for these five days, as arranged by Lord Sri Krishna, preparing to give up his life. In the Hari Bhakti Vilasa it is said that if one is capable, one should observe
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Utthana Ekadasi and the TOVP 2023
Fri, November 17, 2023
by Sunanda Das
This Ekadasi has four names: Utthana – Haribodhini – Prabodhini – Devotthani, and it is the second Ekadasi (Kartik Shukla, light fortnight) in the month of Kartik. It is said that Lord Vishnu goes to rest for four months during the period known as Chaturmasya. Starting from Sayana Ekadasi, which is the first Ekadasi that
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TOVP Presents – Miracle in the Making: A Video by Ambarisa Das (Alfred Ford), Great-grandson of Henry Ford
Fri, November 10, 2023
by Sunanda Das
Miracle in the Making is an awe-inspiring video shot by His Grace Prananatha Das depicting the rise of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP) in Mayapur, West Bengal, India – Future Wonder of the World – and the opening of its Nrsimhadeva Hall, the largest Nrsimhadeva Temple in the world, from February 29 –
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