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We went into the Second Annual #GivingTOVP Matching Fundraiser with great uncertainty this year. The worldwide corona virus pandemic had all but shut down the world economy, left people jobless and clueless about their future, and all construction on the TOVP is temporarily halted until the India lock-down is lifted. The pressure of bills for

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On May 5th we witnessed the grand completion of the Nrsimhadeva Maha Yajna for the protection of ISKCON, the devotees and the gurus, as well as for the benefit of all humanity. All the names of the 15,000+ Yajnamans, participants, who sent in their names were read during the Maha Yajna and the appropriate prayers

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Final Day of the #GivingTOVP & TOVP Care Fundraiser tava kara-kamala-vare nakham adbhuta-srngam dalita-hiranyakasipu-tanu-bhrngam keshava dhrta-narahari-rupa jaya jagadisa hare “O Keshava! O Lord of the universe! O Lord Hari, who have assumed the form of half-man, half-lion! All glories to You! Just as one can easily crush a wasp between one’s fingernails, so in the

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Jananivas and Braja Vilasa prabhus speak about how devotees can participate in the 2020 Nrsimha Maha Yajna and Japa Yajna on May 5, 2020 for the protection of ISKCON, the devotees, and the gurus, and the welfare of the entire human race. To become a Yajnaman, participant in this yajna, and have your name read

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On April 11, under the direction of Braja Vilasa prabhu, TOVP Director of Development, a daily Nrsimha Yajna was inaugurated by the TOVP Care initiative for the protection and blessings of devotees worldwide, and the benefit of humanity in general. To date over 10,000 devotee names have been received and are read daily during the

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Recently we sent out the official announcement about the Second Annual #GivingTOVP 10 Day Matching Fundraiser which you can read here. This event starts on April 26 (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 6 (Nrsimha Caturdasi) and is poised to raise over $300,000 to help the completion of Lord Nrsimha’s entire East Wing and altar in the

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Recently we launched the Second Annual #GivingTOVP 10 Day Matching Fundraiser. This event started on April 26 (Akshaya Tritiya) and continues until May 6 (Nrsimha Caturdasi) and is poised to raise over $300,000 to help the completion of Lord Nrsimha’s entire East Wing and altar in the TOVP for the opening ceremony during Gaur Purnima

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At no other time in modern history has the protection of the Supreme Personality of Godhead for His devotees been needed as now. Due to the worldwide Corona virus pandemic temples have been shut down, projects have come to a standstill, Harinam sankirtana has stopped, book distribution has halted, and so much more. And, even

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Recently we sent out the official announcement about the Second Annual #GivingTOVP 10 Day Matching Fundraiser which you can read here. This event starts on April 26 (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 6 (Nrsimha Caturdasi) and is poised to raise over $300,000 to help the completion of Lord Nrsimha’s entire East Wing and altar in the

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Recently we sent out the official announcement about the Second Annual #GivingTOVP 10 Day Matching Fundraiser which you can read here. This event starts on April 26 (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 6 (Nrsimha Caturdasi) and is poised to raise over $300,000 to help the completion of Lord Nrsimha’s entire East Wing and altar in the

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In a few days, from April 26 (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 6 (Nrsimha Caturdasi), we will begin the Second Annual #GivingTOVP 10 Day Matching Fundraiser to raise funds for the completion of Lord Nrsimha’s temple wing and altar in 2021, now combined with the TOVP Care Emergency Fundraising Campaign for ISKCON Mayapur. Ambarisa prabhu will

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Recently we sent out the official announcement about the Second Annual #GivingTOVP 10 Day Matching Fundraiser which you can read here. This event starts on April 26 (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 6 (Nrsimha Caturdasi) and is poised to raise over $300,000 to help the completion of Lord Nrsimha’s entire East Wing and altar in the

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Recently we sent out the official announcement about the Second Annual #GivingTOVP 10 Day Matching Fundraiser which you can read here. This event starts on April 26 (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 6 (Nrsimha Caturdasi) and is poised to raise over $300,000 to help the completion of Lord Nrsimha’s entire East Wing and altar in the

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Recently we sent out the official announcement about the Second Annual #GivingTOVP 10 Day Matching Fundraiser which you can read here. This event starts on April 26 (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 6 (Nrsimha Caturdasi) and is poised to raise over $300,000 to help the completion of Lord Nrsimha’s entire East Wing and altar in the

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Recently we sent out the official announcement about the Second Annual #GivingTOVP 10 Day Matching Fundraiser which you can read here. This event starts on April 26 (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 6 (Nrsimha Caturdasi) and is poised to raise over $300,000 to help the completion of Lord Nrsimha’s entire East Wing and altar in the

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The Lives Inside Our Head It gives me great pleasure to introduce the stars working in the capacity of Architects and Designers who institute the Architecture office in Pune and Mayapur. The Corona virus put the world on standstill, and Pune still worse. No meetings, no travels, no outdoor movements. This is no impediment for

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As Nrsimha Caturdasi is less than a month away, and the dangers of the worldwide Corona virus pandemic hang over everyone’s heads into the foreseeable future (several devotees have unfortunately already passed away from the virus), the TOVP Management has made an important decision to call on Mayapur Nrsimha’s help. ISKCON Mayapur is the World

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Recently we sent out the official announcement about the Second Annual #GivingTOVP 10 Day Matching Fundraiser which you can read here. This event starts on April 26 (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 6 (Nrsimha Caturdasi) and is poised to raise over $300,000 to help the completion of Lord Nrsimha’s entire East Wing and altar in the

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In the wake of the historic and landmark opening of the 1.5 acre, 69 rooms TOVP Pujari Floor in February, the TOVP Management is now preparing to open the completed Nrsimha temple wing and altar in 2021. For that purpose we are focusing the Second Annual #GivingTOVP 10 Day Matching Fundraiser from April 26 (Akshaya

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Recently we sent out the official announcement about the Second Annual #GivingTOVP 10 Day Matching Fundraiser which you can read here. This event starts on April 26 (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 6 (Nrsimha Caturdasi) and is poised to raise over $300,000 to help the completion of Lord Nrsimha’s entire East Wing and altar in the

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Recently we sent out the official announcement about the Second Annual #GivingTOVP 10 Day Matching Fundraiser which you can read here. This event starts on April 26 (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 6 (Nrsimha Caturdasi) and is poised to raise over $300,000 to help the completion of Lord Nrsimha’s entire East Wing and altar in the

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Intricacy: Marble Vendors and Research A good job entails the right hands. The specialized stone work for this temple has very unique requirements; selection of which has been a highly deliberated exercise. Capturing the moments of the work in this report. Click here to see it in your browser or download a copy to your

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Recently we sent out the official announcement about the Second Annual #GivingTOVP 10 Day Matching Fundraiser which you can read here. This event starts on April 26 (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 6 (Nrsimha Caturdasi) and is poised to raise over $300,000 to help the completion of Lord Nrsimha’s entire East Wing and altar in the

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Recently we sent out the official announcement about the Second Annual #GivingTOVP 10 Day Matching Fundraiser which you can read here. This event starts on April 26 (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 6 (Nrsimha Caturdasi) and is poised to raise over $300,000 to help the completion of Lord Nrsimha’s entire East Wing and altar in the

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His Grace Braja Vilasa prabhu speaks about the forthcoming #GivingTOVP & TOVP Care Combined Fundraising Campaign starting on April 26 (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 6 (Nrsimha Caturdasi. This simultaneous fundraiser will raise funds for both the completion of Lord Nrsimha’s temple wing and altar for the opening during Gaura Purnima in 2021 and assist ISKCON

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Recently we sent out the official announcement about the Second Annual #GivingTOVP 10 Day Matching Fundraiser which you can read here. This event starts on April 26 (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 6 (Nrsimha Caturdasi) and is poised to raise over $300,000 to help the completion of Lord Nrsimha’s entire East Wing and altar in the

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The second annual #GivingTOVP 10 Day Matching Fundraiser will soon begin on April 26(Akshaya Tritiya) until May 6 (Nrsimha Caturdasi) to raise funds for the completion of Lord Nrsimha’s temple wing and altar for the opening celebration during Gaura Purnima 2021. However, we are all too aware of the disastrous effects of the Corona virus

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In 1971, as a young devotee in Calcutta, Giriraja Swami approached Srila Prabhupada, “I have been trying to understand what your desire is, and two things seem to please you the most: distributing your books and building the big temple in Mayapur.” Prabhupada’s face lit up, his eyes opened wide, and he smiled, saying: “Yes,

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The following is a report from the TOVP Architecture Department Head, Vilasini devi dasi, detailing the development of the Pujari Floor from concept to reality.
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On February 26, 2019 ISKCON New Delhi unveiled the gigantic “Astounding Bhagavad Gita”, considered “the largest principle sacred text ever to be printed”, at a size of 10’(2.5m) x 6.5’(2m). Produced, printed and bound by the publisher of the largest and most expensive books in the world in Milan, Italy, this Bhagavad Gita has no

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Recently we sent out the official announcement about the Second Annual #GivingTOVP 10 Day Matching Fundraiser which you can read here. This event starts on April 26 (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 6 (Nrsimha Caturdasi) and is poised to raise over $300,000 to help the completion of Lord Nrsimha’s entire East Wing and altar in the

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Dear TOVP Donors, Supporters and Friends, Please accept our heartfelt obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. We have prepared a special video message for all of you and for all ISKCON devotees worldwide regarding the corona virus pandemic and the unprecedented influence it is having on the entire human race. We are not taking this

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The #GivingTOVP 10 Day Matching Fundraiser concept was launched in 2019 from Akashaya Tritiya until Nrsimha Caturdasi. Devotees worldwide were encouraged to give a donation to help with continuing TOVP construction, especially on Akshaya Tritiya, the most auspicious Day of Giving on the Vedic calendar, and their donation would be matched by Ambarisa prabhu, TOVP

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This video was produced by the TOVP Architecture Department and presents a view of current and future work in progress.   TOVP NEWS AND UPDATES – STAY IN TOUCH Visit us at: www.tovp.org Follow us at: www.facebook.com/tovp.mayapur Watch us at: www.youtube.com/user/tovpinfo View us 360° at: www.tovp360.org App at: https://m.tovp.org/app News & Texts at: https://m.tovp.org/newstexts RSS

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This picturesque panoramic shot of the TOVP by Thakur Saranga das shows the incredible beauty of the TOVP with the transcendental landscape of Sridham Mayapur in the background. You can go from left to right manually, zoom in or out, or just let the photo automatically rotate. See it in its full glory by visiting

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To increase the presence of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium and TOVP in Google’s search engine we are requesting every devotee to go to the link below to visit our Google listing. You may add a Review, leave a Rating, view the photos, videos, Share the listing through email and Facebook, etc. and that

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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

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The following eight articles from various India newspapers and publications appeared shortly before or after the Grand Opening of the TOVP Pujari Floor on February 13. The world is only beginning to know about this historic project, and within a few years it will explode onto the world scene and turn the heads of everyone.

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This short video documentary by Prananatha prabhu encapsulates the entire five hour Pujari Floor Grand Opening Ceremony held on February 13. It will move and inspire you to look forward to the Grand Opening of the TOVP in 2022: THE TOVP IS COMING! COMING NEXT – THE GRAND OPENING OF LORD NRSIMHADEVA’S TEMPLE WING IN

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These photos by Aradhya Gauranga prabhu of the TOVP Pujari Floor illustrate the size, beauty and quality of every aspect of the floor, from the individual rooms to the walkways in-between them, to the chandeliers, pillars and ceiling panels.     TOVP NEWS AND UPDATES – STAY IN TOUCH Visit us at: www.tovp.org Follow us

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