TOVP External Facade Maintenance – December, 2021
Fri, December 17, 2021
by Sunanda Das
This is a short video by Sadbhuja das explaining the process of external facade cleaning of the TOVP GRC (glass reinforced concrete) which will take place annually after the monsoon season. The TOVP will be maintained in an immaculately clean condition externally for years to come, and rightfully so. TOVP NEWS AND UPDATES –
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TOVP Progress Report 2020
Wed, February 19, 2020
by Sunanda Das
Hold onto your seat, watch this video, and prepare to be amazed, inspired, delighted and totally enthused by this TOVP 2020 Progress Report by Sadbhuja das. He will go over the wonderful progress in the areas of Art and Embellishments to the TOVP such as marble work, GRC (Glass Reinforced Concrete) production, GRG (Gypsum Reinforced
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GRC (Glass Reinforced Concrete) Production at the TOVP
Tue, August 13, 2019
by Sadbhuja Das
GRC, short for Glass Reinforced Concrete, is considered the best material to use for creating large decorative items that are strong and built to last, as well as simultaneously light and relatively inexpensive. About five years ago we decided to create our own in-house GRC factory to produce the pieces that we needed for the
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TOVP Construction Team Managers Inspection
Mon, July 29, 2019
by Charchika dasi
The managers of the TOVP construction team regularly visit the site to make sure that steady progress is being made, as well as to ensure that the quality of the placement of the numerous embellishments is being maintained, and to make plans for upcoming work. From the photos you can see that a good deal
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The Passing of His Grace Parvata Muni Prabhu
Sat, January 12, 2019
by Sunanda Das
On Wednesday, January 9th, at 10:00am in Auckland, New Zealand, His Grace Parvata Muni prabhu, lovingly remembered and respected by all that knew him, peacefully passed away from this world after a long battle against cancer. Ambarisa prabhu and the entire TOVP Team are saddened by this loss, but confident that due to his lifetime
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TOVP Cornice Placement
Sat, October 28, 2017
by Sadbhuja Das
New external finishing work has begun on the TOVP with the installation of the first cornice moldings on the East Wing of the temple. These beautiful, decorative pieces are made in-house from GRC (Glass Reinforced Concrete) and will be positioned all around the temple, embellishing and enhancing the remarkable features of the temple. Remember to
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Mineral Paint from Germany
Mon, September 18, 2017
by Sadbhuja Das
Recently we have begun the process of painting sections of the GRC (Glass Reinforced Concrete) ribs on all three domes and on the decorative elements under the three Kalashes in a special gold-colored paint formulation from Germany. This highly resistant façade mineral paint from Germany is manufactured to withstand sunlight, moisture and other environmental onslaughts,
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Preparation Work for Remaining Kalashes and Chakras Begins
Wed, September 13, 2017
by Sadbhuja Das
Within the last few days we have begun the preparation work for installing the remaining two Kalashes and Chakras onto both the Main and Nrsimhadeva domes. This consists of mounting the power frames which will hold the Kalashes and Chakras in place. Nrsimhadeva’s dome is now ready for the Russian engineers to begin working.The stainless
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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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