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TOVP Dome and Chatris External Progress

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
  • Published in Art, Architecture & Design, Construction
Tagged under: Chatris, dome
P Dome Finishing Work Progress

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.
  • Published in Construction
Tagged under: blue tiles, dome, ribs, Stars

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
  • Published in Construction
Tagged under: blue tiles, Chatri, dome, GRC (glass reinforced concrete), Kalash, Russian team

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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Lord Nrsimhadev's Dome 2nd Ring

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
  • Published in Construction
Tagged under: dome, ring

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.
  • Published in Art, Architecture & Design
Tagged under: comparison, dome, hagia sophia, landmark, st.paul's cathedral, st.peter's basilica, taj mahal, tovp size

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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Tagged under: dome, super-structure

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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Tagged under: dome, Nrsimhadeva Wing

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