New TOVP Dome and Chatri Photos
Mon, October 03, 2022
by Sunanda Das
We are pleased to present a collection of new TOVP Dome and Chatri photos by our main photographer, Thakur Saranga das. We hope this will instill confidence and inspiration in devotees that we are progressing towards the Grand Opening of the TOVP in 2024. Please consider this time to continue to support our construction by
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TOVP Domes and Chatris External Progress
Thu, June 24, 2021
by Sadbhuja Das
See how wonderful the Domes and Chatris look! Bathed in monsoon rains, the dome tiles sparkle brightly in the sun. The dome ribs, covered with Germanic mineral paint, are still fresh and shiny with gold. The signs of the Vaishnava Tilaka, located along the perimeter of the main domes, look very majestic. Chatris, clad in
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Dome Finishing Work Progress
Fri, November 16, 2018
by Sadbhuja Das
Finishing work continues on the outside of the temple domes with blue tiles, stars and gold ribs being placed in beautiful designs that are appealing and beautiful to look at from all locations throughout Mayapur and the surrounding area. Pictured here is the work in progress on the Nrsimhadeva dome.
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Dome and Chatri Kalash Installation and Tiling Continues
Sat, July 08, 2017
by Sadbhuja Das
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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Dome and Kalash Work Update
Thu, May 26, 2016
by Sadbhuja Das
This is where we’re at with the concreting of the domes. Work had to stop due to the extreme heat, as some of the laborers were fainting up there… but now the weather is a little cooler, so we’re back into ‘full swing’. Also the preparation work for the kalash on the main dome has
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The Second Ring of Lord Nrsimhadeva’s Dome is Rising
Sun, March 01, 2015
by Parijata Dasi
The second ring of the dome above Lord Nrsimhadeva’s wing is now underway and progressing steadily towards completion of the entire dome with four rings. Currently we are working on three domes simultaneously, the Exhibits wing dome, Lord Nrsinghadeva’s wing dome and the Main Temple dome. The Lord is undoubtedly empowering His devotees to work
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Comparison of ToVP Size Against Other Major Architectural Landmarks
Tue, January 21, 2014
by Bhumi Devi Dasi
ToVP dome has the greatest height and width compared to other domes worldwide.
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Dome Rising
Sat, December 01, 2012
by Bhumi Devi Dasi
The progress in the construction of the super-structure has reached another milestone. The actual dome which will be added to the foundational tiers is being engineered. The framework arrived from Delhi partially assembled and the completion is underway on the TOVP site. Intricate machinery is involved in this process for cutting the steel and welding
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Nrsimhadeva Wing Flies High
Thu, May 10, 2012
by Mandakini Devi Dasi
This photo was taken in Srila Prabhupada’s garden behind the Pancha-Tattva extention. You can see Lord Nrsimhadeva’s wing starting to come up with a vengeance. They are practically finished with this part and in a short time His dome will start to manifest. Lord Nrsimhadeva’s wing will be as mighty as He is!
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