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Since the inception of the idea to begin construction on the TOVP in 2008 by Ambarisa prabhu, His Holiness Lokanath Maharaja has been a main pillar and staunch supporter of the project. He and his disciples have pledged and donated large amounts towards the work, and they continue to do so with his inspiration and

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After more than 530 years, Lord Nityananda Prabhu in the form of His Padukas from Sridhama Mayapur has paid His first visit to Bangladesh due to the prayers and calling of His Holiness Jayapataka Maharaja and the sincerity, devotion, love and eagerness for His darshan by all the devotees. Jayapataka Maharaja has inspired and instilled

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Мы очень рады сообщить о завершении мурти Шри Лакшми Деви. Посмотрев фотографии ниже, вы сможете оценить сложность деталей и искусную роспись, которые только усиливают Ее трансцендентную красоту. Это одно из большого числа мурти полубогов, на которыми сейчас работает наш художественный отдел и которые будут установлены в разных частях храма. В настоящее время мы также занимаемся

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We are very happy to announce the completion of the Sri Lakshmidevi murti. Through the photos you will be able to appreciate the intricate detail of the murti and the delicate painting work that enhances Her transcendental beauty. This is one of many, many murtis of demigods the art team is working on that will

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With the help of Sriman Subrata das from ISKCON Mayapur, the West Bengal Department of Tourism recently produced this video documentary of Gaura Purnima at ISKCON Mayapur. With the purpose of expanding the already popular Holy Tirtha of Sridham Mayapur, the birthplace of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, which is currently visited by over 5 million pilgrims

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Every week we create an in-house TOVP Progress Report on different aspects of the temple construction. This week’s report was focused on art in the temple and we decided to share it with all of our donors and supporters. We hope you enjoy reading it. Click here to see it in your browser or download

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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,…

The Madhava’s Sankirtan Rock Band has become a popular rock/kirtan style band throughout ISKCON. Led by Nav Kishore Nimai das (Nirdosh Sobti), the winner of the Best Guitarist of India award in 2014, he and his wife Nandrani Gopi devi dasi and the other band members focus on writing devotional music for the glorification and

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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

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We are very pleased to report to all the devotees the results of our marathon fundraiser, the #Giving TOVP 10 Day Worldwide Matching Fundraiser from May 7 (Akshaya Tritiya) – May 17 (Nrsimha Caturdasi). But we first want to thank the devotees from all over the world who participated in this event and helped make

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1 Day remains (2 days India Time) to the completion of the #Giving TOVP 10 Day Worldwide Matching Fundraiser on Nrsimha Caturdasi. The response to this first-of-a-kind online TOVP fundraiser has been phenomenal and we are almost at our goal of $250,000, which includes Ambarisa prabhu’s matched amount of $125,000. We thank all the devotees

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In a few days we will all be celebrating the divine appearance of the most amazing half-lion/half-man avatar of the Lord, Sri Nrasimahdeva Bhagavan. For devotees in ISKCON our Mayapur Ugra Nrsimha Deity is especially dear and He protects all the Vaishnavas in Their preaching activities to spread Krishna consciousness throughout the world. In this

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Braja Vilasa prabhu, TOVP International Fundraising Director, gives a midstream update about the progress of the #Giving TOVP 10 Day Worldwide Matching Fundraiser May 7-17. This historic and unifying fundraising marathon is well underway and on target to raise $250,000 for the completion of the TOVP by 2022. This goal includes a matching donation from

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The celebration of the most amazing avatar of the Lord in his half-man/half-lion form is now approaching. For devotees of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu this form has special significance in many ways, and the stories abound of His appearance in Nabadvipa Dhama, His pastime with Chand Kazi, and many more. But of special importance is the

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The #Giving TOVP 10 Day Worldwide Matching Fundraiser from May 7th (Akshaya Tritita) until May 17th (Nrsimha Caturdasi) is now underway. His Grace Pankajanghri prabhu speaks about the importance of the TOVP and participating in this 10 day window of opportunity to make a donation to the project. The #Giving TOVP 10 Day Worldwide Matching

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The #Giving TOVP 10 Day Worldwide Matching Fundraiser from May 7th (Akshaya Tritita) until May 17th (Nrsimha Caturdasi) is now underway. His Grace Jananivas prabhu speaks about the importance of the TOVP and participating in this 10 day window of opportunity to make a donation to the project. The #Giving TOVP 10 Day Worldwide Matching

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The most auspicious day for giving, Akshaya Tritiya is here! And the #Giving TOVP 10 Day Worldwide Matching Fundraiser is starting. Please be a generous TOVP Giver and your gift will be matched by TOVP Chairman, Ambarisa prabhu. Simply go to the website address below and select your donation, large or small. Even if you

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The TOVP is ISKCON’s most important and historically significant project. In the short term the temple will provide the long-awaited new home for our beloved world Deities Sri Sri Radha Madhava, Sri Pancha Tattva and Sri Nrsimhadeva, and bring much attention and stature to ISKCON and the holy birthplace of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu in Sridham

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This week as we head to the start of the #Giving TOVP 10 Day Worldwide Matching Fundraiser from May 7th (Akshaya Tritita) until May 17th (Nrsimha Caturdasi), His Grace Braja Vilasa prabhu speaks about the importance of the TOVP and participating in this 10 day window of opportunity to make a donation to the project.

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What do Akshaya Tritiya (May 7th) and Nrsimha Caturdasi (May 17th) have in common, aside from occurring in the same month of the year? Akshaya Tritiya is commonly understood in the Vedic calendar to be the most auspicious day for beginning any undertaking and for making a donation, especially for a spiritual cause. Any action

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This week as we head to the start of the #Giving TOVP 10 Day Worldwide Matching Fundraiser from May 7th (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 17th (Nrsimha Caturdasi), His Holiness Bhakti Caru Maharaja speaks about the importance of the TOVP and participating in this 10 day window of opportunity to make a donation to the project.

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This week as we head to the start of the #Giving TOVP 10 Day Worldwide Matching Fundraiser from May 7th (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 17th (Nrsimha Caturdasi), Her Grace Malati Prabhu speaks about the importance of the TOVP and participating in this 10 day window of opportunity to make a donation to the project. The

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On April 16th, to begin the celebration of Jayapataka Maharaja’s auspicious 70th Vyasa Puja celebration, thousands of his disciples and well-wishers, gathering at the TOVP office, looked on as Maharaja officially inaugurated the TOVP Daily Victory Flag raising tradition. Due to Jayapataka Maharaja’s health issues he was unable to attend the Chakra installation ceremony in

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This week as we head to the start of the #Giving TOVP 10 Day Worldwide Matching Fundraiser from May 7th (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 17th (Nrsimha Caturdasi), His Holiness Bhakti Marg Swami speaks about the importance of the TOVP and participating in this 10 day window of opportunity to make a donation to the project.

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Braja Vilasa prabhu, the International Fundraising Director of the TOVP, recently paid a visit to the TOVP office in Alachua, Florida. He also arranged to visit three temples in the U.S. with Ambarisa prabhu during that time, and to have some private home programs as arranged by local temple presidents. This ‘tour’, more like a

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This week as we head to the start of the #Giving TOVP 10 Day Worldwide Matching Fundraiser from May 7th (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 17th (Nrsimha Caturdasi), His Holiness Bhakti Chaitanya Maharaja speaks about the importance of the TOVP and participating in this 10 day window of opportunity to make a donation to the project.

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Please, take a look at the first 5 meter base relief panel that will decorate one of the 4 corner walls of the temple room. This is a wall of ventilation channel, that provides air circulation and conducts the drainage system of the temple and various types of communication lines. Two base relief panels will

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Please, take a look at the first 5 meter base relief panel that will decorate one of the 4 corner walls of the temple room. This is a wall of ventilation channel, that provides air circulation and conducts the drainage system of the temple and various types of communication lines. Two base relief panels will

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The TOVP will be filled with many beautiful, hand-crafted murtis of important devas made by local artisans. These will add to the astounding nature of the temple itself and also enhance the richness of the culture it represents. Pictured is a colorful murti of Goddess Lakshmi. This sculpture, along with many other demigods in poses

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This week as we head to the start of the #Giving TOVP 10 Day Worldwide Matching Fundraiser from May 7th (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 17th (Nrsimha Caturdasi), His Holiness B.B. Govinda Maharaja speaks about the importance of the TOVP and participating in this 10 day window of opportunity to make a donation to the project.

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Please, take a look at the first 5 meter base relief panel that will decorate one of the 4 corner walls of the temple room. This is a wall of ventilation channel, that provides air circulation and conducts the drainage system of the temple and various types of communication lines. Two base relief panels will

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This week as we head to the start of the #Giving TOVP 10 Day Worldwide Matching Fundraiser from May 7th (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 17th (Nrsimha Caturdasi), His Holiness B.B. Govinda Maharaja speaks about the importance of the TOVP and participating in this 10 day window of opportunity to make a donation to the project.

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This week as we head to the start of the #Giving TOVP 10 Day Worldwide Matching Fundraiser from May 7th (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 17th (Nrsimha Caturdasi), His Holiness Lokanath Maharaja speaks briefly about the importance of the TOVP and participating in this brief 10 day opportunity to make a donation to the project. The

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This week as we head to the start of the #Giving TOVP 10 Day Worldwide Matching Fundraiser from May 7th (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 17th (Nrsimha Caturdasi), His Holiness Sivarama Swami speaks briefly about the importance of the TOVP and participating in this brief 10 day opportunity to make a donation to the project. The

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Хотели бы вы получать новости ХВП через уже уимеющийся в вашем браузере RSS-агрегатор? Если же у вас нет клиента RSS, мы расскажем, как его скачать и быть в курсе новостей ХВП в режиме реального времени. An Клиент для чтения RSS-лент – это технология, позволяющая вам подписываться на любимые веб-сайты и мгновенно получать статьи, которые публикуются

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Would you like to get TOVP News through the existing RSS Feed Reader on your browser? Or if you don’t have an RSS Feed Reader we’ll tell you how to get it and stay in touch with TOVP News in realtime. An RSS Feed Reader is a technology that allows you to subscribe to your

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Руководство Храма ведического планетария очень радо сообщить о торжественном открытии нашего долгожданного интернет-магазина подарков в Гаура-пурниму 2019 года, которое стало нашим подношением Господу в день Его божественного явления. Этот международный интернет-магазин, в котором представлено более 1000 популярных товаров, изготавливаемых «по запросу», поможет повысить осведомлённость преданных о храме, способствует углублению их приверженности проекту, а также увеличит

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The Temple of the Vedic Planetarium management is very pleased to announce the Grand Opening of our long-awaited online gift store on Gaura Purnima 2019 as an offering to the Lord on His divine appearance day. With over 1000 popular items for sale, this online, on-demand International store will bring further awareness, dedication and funds

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On the auspicious occasion of Gaur Purnima 2019 the TOVP Fundraising Team is pleased to announce the launch of the promotion campaign for our exciting 10 day fundraising event from May 7th (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 17th (Nrsimha Caturdasi). The #Giving TOVP 10 Day Worldwide Matching Fundraiser is exactly what it sounds like, a 10

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This update video produced by Sadbhuja prabhu and his team covers the gamut of the finishing work currently being undertaken on the TOVP and which will continue over the next three years, and gives us some glimpses of what the amazing and magnificent finished product will look like. Sit back and let your mind be

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