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The theme of this week’s Architecture Department Report is ‘Ornamental Embellishment Research’. Recently the TOVP AD Research Team visited Gujarat and Jaipur to analyze complex ornamentation work undertaken by the country’s leading temple designers and makers – the Swaminarayan Group. It was interesting to see the various parallels drawn between ISKCON and Swaminarayan in terms

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The managers of the TOVP construction team regularly visit the site to make sure that steady progress is being made, as well as to ensure that the quality of the placement of the numerous embellishments is being maintained, and to make plans for upcoming work. From the photos you can see that a good deal

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The New Govardhan ISKCON community in Murwillumbah, Australia is famous for the many preaching, and especially catering/prasadam distribution programs they organize all year round. This year the prasadam distribution management team utilized a TOVP-like pandal at one of the largest festivals in Australia, Splendour in the Grass 2019 Music Festival, in Byron Bay, attracting thousands

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Община фермы Нью Говардхан в городе Мервилламба в Австралии известна своими многочисленными проповедническими проектами и, в особенности, программами по распространению прасада, которые проводятся круглый год. В этом году команда преданных, руководящая распространением прасада, использовала пандал в стиле Храма ведического планетария на одном из крупнейших музыкальных фестивалей Австралии, «Великолепие в траве», который проводится рядом с городом

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Below is a small collection of photos from different sections of the temple illustrating the progress of our finishing work on the TOVP.

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Ниже расположена небольшая подборка фотографий различных аспектов строительства, которые наглядно иллюстрируют продвижение отделочных работ в Храме ведического планетария.

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The theme of this week’s Architectural Department Report is ‘Spectacle’. Architecture has its nuances which bind together to form aesthetics – mass, volume, color, texture are all a representation of a deeper narrative of why the building is the way it is. In this edition of our Report we have captured the presentation aspect of

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Тема отчета архитектурного отдела на этой неделе – «Действо». Архитектурные нюансы, соединенные воедино, создают эстетические формы. Масса, объем, цвет, текстура – все они являются выражением более глубокого нарратива о том, почему здание такое, как оно есть. В этом выпуске мы рассказали о репрезентационном аспекте архитектуры храма. Данный отчет был посвящен цвету/текстуре, символизму и философии. Архитектором

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The July 9-15th celebration of the 70th Anniversary Vyasa Puja of His Holiness Lokanath Swami on July 12th is now complete, and amongst the many activities going on during that week, Braja Vilasa prabhu from the TOVP was present to extend an invitation to participate in the special Lokanath Maharaja Brick/Flag Campaign. Over 5,000 devotees

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The theme of this week’s Architecture Department Report is Exploring the Beauty of Intricacy. The strength of a corner lies in its connectivity. At the TOVP Architecture Office, there is a solid process behind the detailing of the design narrative, detailing of materials, detailing of a light socket and every door knob. This report focuses

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Pictured here is the final mock-up of a panel for the TOVP domes. These panels will line the inside of the domes and are both aesthetically pleasing and practical. The photo taken at the greatest distance away gives you a rough idea of what a panel will look like at 50 meters (164 feet) height.

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This is the first of many tilak signs that will be embedded onto the main dome. It stands at about 2 meters (6.5 feet) high and you can see the immense size by comparing it to the workers in the photos. We are very pleased with this temple embellishment and it will add another pleasing

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A few days ago we reported on a video documentary produced by the West Bengal Department of Tourism about the 2019 Gaur Purnima Festival in Sridhama Mayapur in their beginning efforts to help promote ISKCON Mayapur and the TOVP. You can read the article and view the video here. Below is a follow up article

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С самого зарождения у Амбариши прабху идеи о том, чтобы приступить к строительству Храма ведического планетария в 2008 году, Его Святейшество Локанатха Махарадж был главным столпом и убежденным сторонником нашего проекта. Он и его ученики пожертвовали крупные суммы для оплаты строительных работ, и вдохновленные его примером продолжают поддерживать храм. Команда Храма ведического планетария хотела бы

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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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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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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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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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