TOVP Main Wing Diamonds of the Dome Campaign
Sun, December 01, 2024
by Sunanda Das
The Nrsimhadeva Wing was opened with a grand ceremony in March, 2024, with 432 beautiful, gold-leafed, diamond-like coffers mounted onto 1700 steel brackets inside the 82ft (25m) high dome. They are acoustically designed to reduce excess echoing in the hall during kirtan. Now is the opportunity to sponsor the 432 coffers being installed into the
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TOVP Main Dome Sankirtana Figures
Sun, June 06, 2021
by Sadbhuja Das
The first 3-meter (10′) figure for the dancing Sankirtana group, which will be placed at the base of the TOVP Main Dome, was recently cast from fiberglass and yesterday fixed at a height of 52 meters (170′) above the main Altar. This was done for clearer visualization and final approval of the sizes of the
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Main Dome Progress – June, 2019
Fri, June 14, 2019
by Sadbhuja Das
Work on the Main Dome of the TOVP is moving quickly ahead and is almost complete. In the photos you will see blue tiling has been finished along with most of the gold stars and other decorations. The trimmings around the dome such as the tilak symbols, cornices, etc. are also moving rapidly forward.
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Main Dome Coffer Ceiling Concept Completed
Sun, July 22, 2018
by Sadbhuja Das
We are pleased to announce the completion of the design for the main dome coffer ceiling by Her Grace Rangavati Devi Dasi. This is the final concept to be erected and executed by the MacCoy Company. It is a very workable and compatible design following the existing dome design and structure. Seen in the photo
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Watch the Live Broadcast of the Historic TOVP Chakra Installation Ceremony
Sun, January 07, 2018
by Sunanda Das
The TOVP management has arranged for a live broadcast of the Grand Installation Ceremony of the Chakras onto Sri Sri Radha Madhava’s and Lord Nrsimhadeva’s domes on February 7th, 2018 through MayapurTV. Now every devotee will have an opportunity to view this occasion live right from the comfort of their own home and with their
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Chakra Installation Update, December 2017
Sun, December 31, 2017
by Sunanda Das
As we now enter the year 2018, we are fast approaching what will be perhaps the most momentous and important occasion in ISKCON’s history thus far; the completion of the Chakra installations onto the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium. This event not only represents the culmination of over eight years of cooperative effort on the
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Chakra Installation Update
Fri, December 01, 2017
by Sunanda Das
This is a brief update on the progress of the preparation work for the historic Grand Installation Ceremony of the Chakras onto Sri Radha Madhava’s and Lord Nrsimhadeva’s domes on February 7th, 2017, and the sponsorship of Their abhishekas. 1. Current abhisheka sponsorships: Lord Nrsimhadeva Chakra – 402 sponsors Radha Madhava Chakra – 312 sponsors
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TOVP Marathon Update
Sat, November 25, 2017
by Sadbhuja Das
This is an update since we released our Three Month Marathon video a few weeks ago detailing our preparation work for the installation of Sri Sri Radha Madhava’s and Lord Nrsimhadeva’s Chakras on February 7th. The Russian team from the company that manufactured the Kalashes and Chakras will complete the Nrsimhadeva Dome Kalash installation with
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TOVP Bell Test Rings Loud and Clear
Thu, November 16, 2017
by Sadbhuja Das
Recently, we tested an electronic bell sound from the Main Dome of the TOVP. We are planning to install a permanent electronic bell in the near future to ring every hour of the day in the Holy Dhama of Sridhama Mayapur. Kindly watch this video with the actual sound and Sadbhuja’s commentary, along with stunning
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