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Samadhi Kalash To Be Replaced With Matching TOVP Kalash

Sun, November 11, 2018 by Sadbhuja Das
Over the years Srila Prabhupada’s Samadhi Kalash has become somewhat worn and the framing rusted. Since we had the TOVP Kalashes built in titanium nitride due to its longevity and enduring qualities, we decided that it’s time to replace the Samadhi Kalash with one made of the same material. The design will also match the
  • Published in Construction, Art, Architecture & Design
Tagged under: Kalash, Samadhi

Photo Review of Work Progress for Chakra Installation

Mon, December 25, 2017 by Sadbhuja Das
In the photos below you will see work being done on both the Main Dome and Nrsimha Dome Kalashes and Nrsimha Dome Chakra. The Nrsimhadeva Dome Kalash is almost complete and the Main Dome Kalash is fast approaching completion. Between the Kalash mounting, painting and fastening the dome ribs and stars, assembling Lord Nrsimhadeva’s Chakra
  • Published in Construction
Tagged under: Chakra abhisheka, Chakras, Dome Kalashes, Kalash, Lord Nrsimhadeva's Dome

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,
  • Published in Art, Architecture & Design, Construction
Tagged under: Germany, GRC (glass reinforced concrete), Kalash, Mineral Paint

Kalash/Chakra Photos

Tue, August 29, 2017 by Sadbhuja Das
After removing the scaffolding from the West Wing Planetarium Dome these photos reveal the amazing golden beauty of the titanium nitrate Kalash and the solid stainless steel, gold-plated Chakra recently installed. One can only imagine what will be the effect of seeing the huge Kalash and Chakra when mounted upon the Main Dome of the
  • Published in Construction
Tagged under: Chakra, Kalash

TOVP Lightning Arrester Installation

Tue, August 08, 2017 by Sadbhuja Das
We are now in the final phase of the Chakra installation process. We have already done two test-runs to make sure all the fittings and hardware are in place for the Chakras to be permanently mounted. The final addition is the installation of the Lightning Arresters onto each Kalash and Chakra. These are very important
  • Published in Construction
Tagged under: Chakra, Kalash, Lightning Arresters

Second Planetarium Dome Chakra Test-Run Installation

Sat, July 22, 2017 by Parijata Dasi
Today we placed the Planetarium Dome Chakra onto the Kalash for a second test run to insure proper mounting, along with the a special flag pole and test flag. Both items are now aligned and ready for the future permanent installation. The flag is 5 meters (16 feet) in length. Sadbhuja initially thought this might
  • Published in Construction
Tagged under: Chakra, Kalash, Planetarium Dome

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

Kalash Installation Begins

Sun, June 18, 2017 by Parijata Dasi
After several weeks of assembling the titanium nitrate Kalashes, we have finally reached the final stage of commencing their installation on top of the TOVP Domes and Chatris. This is a major achievement in the progress of the TOVP, and if the Lord allows us we are on schedule to complete the installation of both
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Tagged under: Chatri, Kalash

First Chakra Arrives in Mayapur

Thu, June 08, 2017 by Parijata Dasi
On the auspicious day of Pandava Nirjala Ekadasi, one of the Chakras for the small domes as well as the remaining parts for the two small dome Kalashes arrived in Mayapur. Three Chakras will adorn the top of the three TOVP domes and are made of solid stainless steel plated with pure gold. This gold
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Tagged under: Chakra, Kalash
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