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In modern society, most businessmen and employees of major companies have major stock portfolios to plan for their retirement and ongoing income in old age. Of course, there are no guarantees with these sorts of endeavors (which is not the philosophical subject of this article), but it is an intelligent way to serve one’s future

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In Part 1 of this series of articles we summarized the overall spiritual and philosophical reasoning behind building temples for Vishnu/Krishna as opposed to focusing on altruistic or philanthropic welfare work for human society through the opening of hospitals, feeding the poor, etc. Part 2 offered several important specific reasons from various perspectives why we

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Presenting the official trailer of our first Fulldome 360 film – 9 Steps to Eternity, now playing at the Mayapur Fulldome Theater in Sri Mayapur Dham, West Bengal, India! This film was developed by our in-house team of immersive film makers at the TOVP Exhibits using (with permission) paintings from the BBT Archives, and unique

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Представляем официальный трейлер нашего первого полнокупольного фильма в формате 360 градусов под названием «9 шагов к вечности», показ которого сейчас проходит в полнокупольном кинотеатре в Шри Майяпур-дхаме в Западной Бенгалии, Индии! Данный фильм был создан нашей собственной командой режиссёров иммерсионного кино из департамента выставок ХВП с использованием (с разрешения) картин из архива Би-би-ти и уникальных

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In Part 1 of this series of articles we explained that the overall reason for building the TOVP (or any temple of Vishnu/Krishna) is that the spiritual upliftment of society is more important than any mundane services to the body like helping the poor, opening hospitals, etc.. In this part we will elaborate further and

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В первой части данной статьи мы объяснили, что, если говорить в общем, причина строительства ХВП (или любого храма Вишну/Кришны) заключается в том, что духовное возвышение общества важнее любого мирского служения телу, такого как помощь бедным, открытие больниц и т.д. В этой части мы еще глубже раскроем данную тему и назовем несколько конкретных причин. Истории из

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Близится день явления Его Божественной Милости Шрилы Бхактивиноды Тхакура, пионера в деле распространения сознания Кришны по всему миру, время великой радости и великого празднования, поскольку без его усилий у нас не было бы движения Харе Кришна и самой благоприятной возможности вернуться обратно к Богу. Шрила Бхактивинода Тхакур сделал три главных предсказания, все из которых свершились.

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The appearance day of His Divine Grace Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur, the pioneer of spreading Krishna consciousness throughout the world, is upon us, and it is a time of great celebration and rejoicing, for without his efforts, we would not have the Hare Krishna Movement and the most auspicious opportunity to go back to Godhead. Srila

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Иногда люди, особенно не являющиеся членами ИСККОН, спрашивают, в чем заключается необходимость в строительстве еще одного храма? Разве уже не достаточно храмов, особенно в Индии? Не лучше ли было потратить эти деньги на что-то более практичное, такое как помощь бедным, или строительство больниц и школ, или обеспечение пищей голодающих? Существует большое множество хороших ответов на

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Sometimes people ask, especially non-members of ISKCON, what is the need for building another temple? Aren’t there enough temples already, especially in India? Wouldn’t it be better to spend the money on something more tangible like helping the poor, or to build hospitals and schools or to feed the starving? There are many, many good

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Радхаштами, божественное явление Шримати Радхарани, хладини-шакти или энергии насаждения и вечной возлюбленной Шри Кришны, считается гаудия-вайшнавами чуть ли не более сокровенным праздником, чем Джанмаштами. Без милости и благословений Радхи мы не сможем ощутить сладость Враджа-севы и вступить в самые чистые лилы в мадхурья-расе, являющиеся высшим совершенством према-бхакти. Изложенная ниже малоизвестная история, повествующая о тайном и

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Radhastami, the divine appearance of Srimate Radharani, the hladini sakti pleasure potency and eternal consort of Sri Krishna, is almost more sacred to Gaudiya Vaisnavas than Janmastami. Without the mercy and blessings of Radha we cannot approach the sweetness of Vraja seva and entrance into the supremely pure loving mellow and pastimes of madhurya rasa,

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Below is the 2018 Vyasa Puja offering to His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada by His Holiness Jayapataka Swami, which enshrines his profound dedication to our Founder-Acharya and to the fulfillment of his desire for the Temple of the Vedic planetarium. My Dear Spiritual Father, Please accept my respectful obeisances on the occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā.

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śrī-guru-caraṇa-padma kevala-bhakati-sadma bandon mui sāvadhāna mate jāhāra prasāde bhāi e bhava toriyā jāi kṛṣṇa-prāpti hoy jāhā ha’te “The lotus feet of our spiritual master are the only way by which we can attain pure devotional service. I bow to his lotus feet with great awe and reverence. By his grace one can cross the ocean

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This time of the year is most eagerly awaited by all devotees as it is filled with constant festivals such as Balarama Jayanti, Janmastami, Radhastami and Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa Puja celebration. In Mayapur we take these festivals very seriously, being that it is the World Headquarters for ISKCON and the janmasthan of our beloved Lord

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Recently, we were visited by one of the best custom-made fountain manufacturing companies in the world from Germany, Oase Living Water. They have made over 100,000 fountains worldwide, both commercial and residential, most custom-made to suit the size of the water pond and its effect on the surrounding area. Using sophisticated, high tech software programs,

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Most devotees don’t know, but the two gigantic cranes used to complete the TOVP superstructure were the tallest self-standing cranes in Asia! In order to support them at their base to balance their weight and hold them up we had to construct two extremely strong concrete foundations, one for each. Now that they are no

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Work on the external temple wall finishing and decoration is ongoing and rapidly progressing.
One section of the temple room outer wall is now complete! From the photos you can have a visual effect of the intricate detailing that we are doing.

The …

Работы по украшению наружных стен храма быстро продвигается вперед. Один участок наружной стены алтарной уже завершён! На фотографиях вы можете увидеть сложные элементы декора, над которыми мы сейчас работаем.

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Недавно журналист индийской газеты The Telegraph («Телеграф»), Судешна Банерджи, взяла интервью у Садбхуджи прабху, исполнительного директора ХВП. Она написала очень позитивную и красочную статью о том, каким будет храм, и в особенности планетарий. Телеграф – индийская газета на английском языке, которая издается и продаётся во всех крупных городах страны. Статья о ХВП была напечатана в

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Recently, Sudeshna Banerjee, a column writer from The Telegraph, an Indian newspaper, came to interview Sadbhuja das, the Managing Director of the TOVP. She wrote a very positive and colorful article detailing the plans for the temple and particularly the planetarium. The Telegraph is an English newspaper in India that is published and distributed in

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What do the Splendour in the Grass Music Festival in Australia and TOVP have in common? Remarkably, devotees from New Govardhana Farm have set up a Govinda’s prasadam stall there with a theme representing the TOVP itself as the shape of the stall. The Splendour in the Grass Festival is a three day music festival

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Что общего между ХВП и австралийским музыкальным фестивалем «Великолепие в траве»? А то, что преданные с фермы Нью Говардхан возвели на фестивале палатку «Govinda’s» для распространения прасада, которая по своей форме и дизайну выглядит точь-в-точь как ХВП. Фестиваль «Великолепие в траве» – трехдневный музыкальный фестиваль, который проводится рядом с городом Байрон-Бей в штате Новый Южный

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The TOVP management Team has recently made an important decision to hire the assistance of a world-leading Project Management Consultancy (PMC) company, Cushman and Wakefield, to partner with them for the completion of the TOVP by the proposed 2022, Gaura Purnima time-frame. This is a standard practice in the Construction industry for projects of this

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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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It’s always wonderful to get special visitors to Mayapur, and this time we had the opportunity to welcome again His Holiness Jayapataka Maharaja’s sister, Leslie Elizabeth Bauer from the U.S.A. on July 12th. After a grand tour of the TOVP she expressed how overwhelmed with emotion she was and moved by the sheer size of

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It’s always wonderful to get special visitors to Mayapur, and this time we had the opportunity to welcome again His Holiness Jayapataka Maharaja’s sister, Leslie Elizabeth Bauer from the U.S.A. on July 12th. After a grand tour of the TOVP she expressed how overwhelmed with emotion she was and moved by the sheer size of

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The making of a special set of Sri Sri Radha Madhava/Ashta Sakhi fiberglass murtis has recently commenced. The purpose of these murtis is specifically to place on the altars with the Pancha Tattva and Guru-parampara murtis for decorating the area as well as to determine how all the murtis on all the altars fit nicely

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The marble cladding of the interior walls of the TOVP temple room continues and is starting to take shape. You can see how beautiful it looks in the video, with the white marble and red border. We will also be adding ceramic gold tile inlays in certain areas which will commence soon. Currently, about 80%

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At this auspicious ending of the month of Purushottama the TOVP Team is pleased to announce the launch of its updated and improved website at www.tovp.org on May 13th. From this website, as in the past, you can access all the various different options for donating to the TOVP, read articles relating to construction progress,

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Ниже мы расскажем о благоприятной природе месяца Пурушоттама. Каждые несколько лет, когда наступает месяц Пурушоттама, отдел ХВП по сбору пожертвований призывает спонсоров внести более крупные ежемесячные платежи или полностью выплатить всю сумму своих пожертвований, поскольку совершение пожертвований на духовные цели и исполнение подобных врат (обетов) в этот месяц увеличивают бхакти, любовь к Господу. Если вы

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The following is an explanation about the auspicious nature of the month of Purusottama. Every year the TOVP fundraising department encourages donors to consider making larger pledge payments or completing their pledges during this month since donating to spiritual purposes and making similar vratas (vows) increases one’s bhakti and love for the Lord when offered

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In order to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ISKCON, as well as to show our combined gratitude to its Founder/Acharya for this wonderful, transcendental gift he has given to us, the TOVP Fundraising Team has created a special Gratitude Coin Program for those who are able to offer a large amount of financial support. Six

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Miracles are not uncommon in the pastimes and seva of the Lord, and certainly the TOVP Euro Tour is a current example of how the Lord reciprocates with His devotees, blesses them and simultaneously fulfills His own purposes, in this case the building of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium and manifestation of His own

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Departing Villagio Hare Krishna in Milan, Italy on Friday, April 27th, we traveled about three hours to ISKCON Zurich for a program the same evening, giving us time to get back to Mayapur for Lord Nrsimhadeva’s Appearance Day mahotsava. The usual program was held in the evening with kirtan, abhisheka and presentations by Jananivas and

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Покинув «Вилладжио Харе Кришна» в Милане в пятницу, 27 апреля, примерно за 3 часа мы доехали до храма ИСККОН в Цюрихе, где вечером этого же дня была запланирована программа. Таким образом, у нас оставалось достаточно времени, чтобы вернуться в Майяпур до махотсавы в честь День Явления Господа Нрисимхадева. Вечером была проведена стандартная программа с киртаном,

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