Dates About The Grand Opening
There is a rumor going around that the ToVP is going to be finished by 2014, but in actuality it is going to be done closer to 2016.
I, Mandakini Dasi, sat down with the managing director, Sadbhuja Das, to clear the air and get the facts on the real timeline.
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This is a shot taken from the level of the eastern staircase in the temple. On the left, you can see that the casting is commencing on Sri Nrsimhadeva’s floor. On the right, you can see the Conch building and the entrance to the existing temple. This picture clearly gives you a marvelous perspective of the height of the temple room floor. Many that come on site are just overwhelmed with its magnitude.
Altar Concepts
The concept for the altars of the ToVP are as follows: On the left is the Guru Parampara from Srila Prabhupada to the Six Goswamis. In the middle is Sri Panchatattva, and on the right is Sri Sri Radha Madhava. This is the order given by Srila Prabhupada's instructions and in the back are gallery levels with content from the Sri Brihat Bhagavatamrita. Before the altars will be a gigantic kirtan hall where all will be able to sing and dance for the pleasure of Their Lordships.
What's New?
- Let There Be a Temple
Jan 31, 2012 / BlogIt was midnight. Srila Prabhupada sat on a pillow behind his low desk, his light the only one on in the building. All the other devotees were in bed. On the desk before him...
- Saraswati Puja Pandal
Jan 30, 2012 / BlogStill while India constantly celebrates festivals, they continue to use our ToVP design for their pandals! The design has become immensely popular in West Bengal and here is an...
- Coming Soon! The latest attraction!
Jan 27, 2012 / BlogWe are now in the process of making a new ToVP video showing the newest images and renderings. This video will be ready at the end of the month for when the GBC come to...
ToVP FAQs
With such a dynamic and historic project and dream of Guru and Gauranga in motion it is natural that there are many sincere questions in the air. We have compiled a set of the most common questions that we have been asked and answered them as best and clear as we could.
How many sets of deities will be there in the Temple Of Vedic Planetarium (ToVP)?
There will be the same two main deities along with the standard disiplic succession. That is, Guruparampara, Panchatatva, and Radhamadhava in this exact sequence, as following Srila Prabhupada’s orders and desire regard this matter.
Where will the deities be?
The deities will be placed in three individual altars. The combined length of this is a total of 135 ft length (41 meters). These elegantly striking altars will be decked with blue marble and gold inlays. The attached image is a work in process, a conceptual drawing at its early stage, which will be further refined with time. Read more...
TOVP Video Presentation Online!
The 2011 video presentation portrays a dynamic and momentous year for the temple development. Including all major aspects of the project, this video documents the year when the temple went from the groundbreaking ceremony, right up to the construction of the first three levels of the temple.
It also reveals insights into the technical aspects of the temple development never shown before: architectural, engineering, acoustics, cosmology and more.
Described as "required viewing for every temple devotee in ISKCON", by His Holiness Indradyumna Maharaja, this presentation is an inspiring and captivating snapshot of the manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's vision for the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium to this point.
Click on the thumbnail to the left to play video.
Dear Devotees and Friends,
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
"Now you all together make this Vedic Planetarium very nice, so that people will come and see. From the description in the Srimad- Bhagavatam you prepare this Vedic Planetarium. My idea is to attract people of the whole world to Mayapur."
- Srila Prabhupada, 1976
This is the instruction of the Founder/Acharya of ISKCON, Srila Prabhupada. On behalf of Sri Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir and the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation, for your thoughtful and generous participation in fulfilling this order.
The fulfillment of the desire of visionaries, from Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu down to Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, saints and incarnations, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium is a unique and ambitious project to make the vast culture and philosophy of the timeless Vedic tradition accessible to everyone.
Rising from the plains of the holy land of Sri Mayapur, on the banks of the sacred Ganges River, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium will be a shining beacon to all aspiring spiritualists who are searching for answers to the questions of life.
The temple is being designed according to the sacred architecture that has facilitated spiritual self-realisation for millions of people throughout the ages. Simply seeing the outside of the temple will evoke an appreciation, and
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Click thumbnail above to play video Founder's Vision
Srila Prabhupada
Srila Prabhupada had a clear vision for the temple, and he expressed it on many occasions. He wanted a unique Vedic Planetarium to present the Vedic perspective of life, ... Read more
Chairman's Message
Ambarisa Das (Alfred B. Ford)
Whether you are already familiar with the project, or are a new visitor, we hope that this site will be informative as well as inspiring... Read more
Jananivasa Prabhu Speaks About ToVP
In March 1972, we had the first ISKCON Gaura-Purnima festival in Sridham Mayapur. During that festival, small Radha-Madhava came from Calcutta and were presiding over the program. At that time, only the bhajan-kutir was on ... Read more
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06/20/2011
