The сenterpiece of the temple complex is the grand chandelier which will hang in the main dome of the TOVP serving as a model of the universe to provide visitors an enlivening tour of the various regions of the cosmic creation.
This giant model will be built according to descriptions in the Fifth Canto of Srimad Bhagavatam and detailed instructions in the 1976 letter of Srila Prabhupada to Mr. Dhani. In this letter Srila Prabhupada explains 15 different elements which he wanted to be present in the model beginning from Patalaloka, rising through the middle and higher planetary systems, and ultimately ascending to Vaikuntha and finally, Goloka Vrindavana.
In these photos you can see a miniature replica of the Universal chandelier. Devotees worked hard to create and put all the parts of the miniature chandelier together. At the bottom of the chandelier you can see the 7 lower planetary systems. Then Jambudwip – the central island of Bhumandala with the golden Meru mountain in the center. This island is surrounded by the Loka-Loka mountain range. Large elephants stand on top of Loka Loka mountain to balance Bhumandala. Above Bhumandala is Bhuvarloka which is the residence of the Caranas, Siddhas, Yakshas and Gandharvas. And above this realm is Svargaloka beginning from the sun and extending up to Dhruvaloka, the Pole Star, where the moving part of the Universal chandelier begins. Different planets and stars will be situated there. Next are the heavenly planets, and above them is the border of our universe, and finally the spiritual planets up to Goloka Vrindavana.
In one of the photos you can see people in their scaled size standing on the 2nd floor of the museum in comparison to the chandelier.
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NEW DELHI: Journalist-turnedactivist Vineet Narain has moved the Supreme Court seeking a ban on use of loud-speakers at religious places. The ban would also control noise pollution, “as usually it is found that loudspeakers installed at religious places emanate sound much higher than the prescribed limits and loudspeakers are mostly used irresponsibly at most of the religious places.” “Originally, all religious places were the main source to attain peace, calm, tranquility and meditation. The purpose of bhajan/aarti, namaz, shabad is to enlighten the human soul and to establish high moral values, compassion and courage in the human. The same should be restored by this honourable court to increase human worth and safety and for respectful co-existence of all religions in India,” Narain said in his PIL. 
There was always Blessings from Srila Prabhupada, HH Mahavishnu Swami and all the Vaishnavas to Us. So that ISKCON NEPAL Proudly Celebrates 2nd Day of Sri Krishna Janmastami as Vaishnava Calendar on 18th August 2014 also. There was Avisheka of Sri Sri Radha Govinda Hari by all the devotees in the day time that was followed by a Big Cultural Program with Dance, Drama, Bhajan Kirtan Glorification. Quiz & also Fasting. Then Program lead at temple by Dancing Kirtan and Glorification by HH Mahavishnu Swami & Mid night Avisheka with Full Feasting Prasadam was WOW. :)
It was another grand successful Day of the Celebration.....
Sri Krishna Bhagawan Ki Jai!!!!! 
This year ISKCON`s World Holy Name Week (WHNW) will take place between September 5th and the 15th, 2014. The sole purpose of WHNW is to celebrate the Holy Names globally and share this treasure with others. This can be done in many ways, although some suggestions and ideas by World Holy Name Week committee are given:
1. Nagar Sankirtan - Harinaam processions with WHNW and mahamantra banners.
2. Japathon - Pledges from devotees and congregation to chant extra rounds during this period.
3. 24 hours or 12 hours Sankirtan - non-stop chanting for 24/12 hours, at least once or twice.
4. Morning classes on Holy names as the theme - Morning Bhagvatam classes emphasizing on glories and importance of Holy Names.
5. Japa Seminars – Seminars on japa related topics e.g japa reform, 10 offenses, types of japa etc
6. Japa Retreats camps – Group of devotees go japa retreat camps under proper leadership. 
Fire Harinaam with His Holiness Mahavishnu Swami at Basantapur, Kathamandu NEPAL held on 22th August 2014 follwed by 60,70 Devotees with Candle on there hands in the Streets of Kathamandu Durbar Square.
The Harinaam was on FIRE. 
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Chanting is the medicine, and prasada is the diet. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 4.7.24 Purport) 
In this age, no one is expected to be highly educated in the Vedic ways of understanding because people are very slow, lazy and unfortunate. Therefore Lord Caitanya has recommended the sound vibration Hare Krishna.
(Srimad-Bhagavatam, 4.4.6 Purport) 
Hare Krishna, Prabhus,
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
Here you can see the progress of the cosmology model. Our artist team worked hard to put it together. The Vedic chandelier was hang up in a specially built temporary wooden frame as it can not be fixed in the model of the temple because the ceiling of the temple is not finished yet. We will have to place the charts later as well.
On the 3rd pictures you can see the lower part of the cosmology model with lower planets of our universe.
On the 4rth picture you can see the model together with higher planets, Mahesh Dham and Vaikuntha planets.
On the 5th and 6th picture you can see people in their actual size standing on the 2nd floor of the museum level in the comparison to the chandelier in its full scale.
On the last pictures you can see the progress of the main dome ceiling in 30:1 model of the TOVP.
Your servant,
Nitya-priya dd 
The devotees at Hare Krishna (ISKCON) Temple Canberra, Australia celebrated Sri Krishna Janmastami and Srila Prabhupada Vyaspuja Festivals on 18th and 19th August 2014 respectively. Many local community members joined the celebrations taking the darshan of Their Lordships Sri Sri Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra and Sri Sri Nitai Gaura Hari on this most auspicious day. 
ISKCON Malaysia President H H Bhakti Vrajendra Nandana Maharaj graced the festival. YB Datuk Seri Dr Subramaniam Sathasivam, Health Minister of Malaysia and YB Senator Dato Dr Loga Bala Mohan Jaganathan @ Loka Bandhu Gauranga Prabhu, Deputy Minister of Federal Territories, Malaysia were the chief guests for the festival. Bhagavad Gitas were distributed to 64 university students on this auspicious day. Booths were set up to sell and share information on books, preaching, food for life, farm, gokul garden, patron etc. There was also special prayers for the passengers of MH17 which crashed recently. 
Param Vijayate Sri Krishna Sankirtanam ..... 
As God is good, we are also good. But due to our material association, we have become bad. So if we revive our old position, Krishna consciousness, then automatically we shall become all-good. Calcutta, June 30, 1973 
