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Jaya and Vijaya Detail Work

Fri, March 06, 2020 by Sunanda Das

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

Published in Art, Architecture & Design

Tagged under: Ambhoda devi dasi, Jaya and Vijaya

Moving Jaya to His Proper Location

Tue, December 17, 2019 by Sadbhuja Das

Jaya and Vijaya are the celebrated gatekeepers of Vaikuntha, and in most major Vishnu temples their murtis are found guarding the temple entranceway. The TOVP will also have their murtis placed at its entranceway. Here is a clip we shot in the honor of moving Jaya to his rightful place. This is a very celebratory

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Tagged under: Jaya and Vijaya

Vijay Murti Almost Complete

Thu, May 23, 2019 by Sadbhuja Das

The 20 foot (6 meter) tall murti of Vijay is almost complete! Along with Jaya, these two incredible murtis will stand guarding the main entrance of the temple. Pictured is the sculptor completing the last details. Mold production for casting the finished deity in fiberglass is already going on. Very soon the first guard of

Published in Construction

Tagged under: Jaya and Vijaya, Nrsimha Wing

Jaya and Vijaya Coming to the TOVP

Wed, February 20, 2019 by Sadbhuja Das

Our murti department is making much progress on the various deities being sculpted for the TOVP. Pictured here is one of our Bengali artists working on Jaya and Vijaya who will be placed in the Nrsimha Wing of the temple. These murtis are made with great skill and attention to detail by local artists right