My return to the TOVP - Sadbhuj prabhu bowing down before Srila Prabhupada's new murti

My Return to the TOVP

Dear Friends, Yesterday, after more than four months of absence, I finally returned to Sridham Mayapur. Burning with impatience this morning I went to the construction site of the TOVP, accompanied by our Construction Manager, His Grace Premavatar Gauranga prabhu, who showed me the various directions in which work is now underway. We bowed to
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Manu Murti Now Completed for the Nrsimha Wing

Manu Murti Now Completed for the Nrsimha Wing

As everyone knows, the Nrsimhadeva Deity will be installed on a separate altar in the East Wing of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium. The temple room of Nrsimhadeva will be smaller than the central hall, but nevertheless it will be beautifully decorated and very majestic. The Grand Opening of this wing is scheduled for
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The Painting of Vijaya

We are pleased to announce the completion of the painting of the Vijaya murti. This 17′ murti, along with the now completed Jaya murti, will stand at the main entrance of the TOVP. We hope this video inspires you, and we are grateful to the dedicated team of artists who have performed this wonderful service.
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TOVP Vijaya Murti Progress Update

Here we are showing you the final stage of completing the Vijaya murti: painting. You can see how the colors blend in very well with each other. Ambhoda mataji has refined the blending of colors and already displayed her talents in the painting of the Jaya murti. Our next update report will be the completion
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Vijaya Progress Report

TOVP Vijaya Murti Progress Report

As you may remember, a few months ago we gave progress reports on the deity of Jaya (the gatekeeper of the main entrance of the TOVP) being FINISHED and ready for installation. Now we are working on the deity of Vijaya. The work is going on full speed. It’s coming out very nice and we
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Progress of the Jaya Murti

This is a short video documenting the current stage of the immense Jaya murti who, along with Vijaya (Jaya and Vijaya are gatekeepers of Vaikuntha), will stand at the main entrance of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, as they do at most Visnu temples. Ambhoda devi dasi is the artist painting his divine features.
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Jaya and Vijaya Detail Work by Srimati Ambhoda devi dasi

Jaya and Vijaya Detail Work

At most Vishnu temples in India, the main temple entrance is flanked by murtis of Jaya and Vijaya, the Lord’s eternal gatekeepers in Vaikuntha. We all the know the story of the Lord’s pastime in arranging for them to be cursed to come to the material world so He could enjoy a good fight, and
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