Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir

Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir
Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir
Location in Uttar Pradesh
Name
Devanagari वृंदावन चन्द्रोदय मंदिर, वृंदावन
Geography
Coordinates 27°34′04″N 77°38′42″E / 27.567776°N 77.644932°E / 27.567776; 77.644932Coordinates: 27°34′04″N 77°38′42″E / 27.567776°N 77.644932°E / 27.567776; 77.644932
Country India
State Uttar Pradesh
District Mathura
Location Vrindavan
Elevation 169.77 m (557 ft)
Culture
Primary deity Radha & Krishna
Architecture
Architectural styles Nagara architecture and Modern architecture
History and governance
Date built 2019
Creator ISKCON Bangalore
Website http://www.vcm.org.in/

Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir is the world's tallest temple under-construction at Vrindavan, Mathura, India.[1] At cost of ₹300 crore (US$45 million) it will be one of the most expensively built temple in world by ISKCON.[2] The temple has a footprint of about 5 acres and rises to a height of about 700 feet (213 meters or 70 floors) and a built-up area of 5,40,000 sq. ft.[3] The temple is planned to be vibrant with festivals and religious activities throughout the year. It is going to be a must watch place for every Hindu. [4]

A look-alike of the verdant forests of Vrindavan will be recreated around this magnificent temple. It will be spread over a sprawling 26 acres, it will consist of the twelve forests (dvadashakanana) of Braj, with varieties of lush vegetation, green pastures, elegant vistas of fruit bearing trees, flower laden creepers serenaded by bird songs, clear water lakes with lotuses and lilies and water falls that tumble from small artificial hillocks - all recreated from descriptions in the SrimadBhagavatam and other source books of Lord Sri Krishna - to transport the visitors to Krishna's times in Vrindavan. The project is set in 62 acres of land and will includes 12 acres for parking and a helipad.[1]

History

SP in a lecture in front of Rupa Goswami samadhi

In 1972, Srila Prabhupada, the founder and Acharya of ISKCON spoke about the principle of Yuklta Vairagya right in front of the Bhajan Kutir (a simple and austere dwelling of an ascetic primarily intended to perform his spiritual activities like chanting Krishna’s names, writing and teaching) of Sri Rupa Goswami (see picture) to his dozen or more western disciples who were accompanying him on a visit to Vrindavan, India. He said:

Inspired by this vision and statement of Srila Prabhupada, the devotees of ISKCON conceived the Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir project to build a skyscraper temple for Lord Sri Krishna.

The foundation stone laying ceremony of Chandrodaya temple in Mathura district is done on March 16, 2014, on the eve of the auspicious occasion of Holi.[6] ISKCON is hoping to conclude the temple construction within the next five years. ISKCON have conceived a project to set up an iconic temple of monumental proportions that will put Vrindavan on the world map. It was the desire of Srila Prabhupada, Founder Acharya of ISKCON.

Structure details

The structural design advisors are from Civil Engineering Department IIT Delhi and Structural Consultants is Thornton Tomasetti, USA. The lead architects are InGenious Studio Pvt. Ltd. of Gurgaon and Quintessence Design Studio of Noida will carry out landscaping for the whole temple area. HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) will be installed by Gupta Consultants & Associates and all the electrical fittings and wiring will be done with the help of WBG Consultants, whereas Behera & Associates will be involved as PHE & Fire Consultants. The temple, with a traditional Nagra architecture at the entrance, will have elements of a glass façade that would stretch to the 70th floor[7] and Building Envelop Specialists from Mumbai will be involved for this aspect of the temple. LDP Pty. Ltd., Australia will involve with the construction as Lighting Design Consultants, whereas RWDI (Canada-India) will provide Wind Tunnel Analysis Consultancy. Pinkerton (USA-India) will provide physical security consultancy for the entire temple. Green Horizon Consulting LLP of Haryana will take care of Green Building Facilitation and Building Energy Simulation; HPG Consulting of Delhi will be a part of the project as a Waste Management, Kitchen and BOH Consultant. Dunbar and Boardman, London will be involved in the project as Vertical Transport Consultant.

Construction

Madhu Pandit Dasa had a meeting with President Pranab Mukherjee where he briefed him about the idea of creating the temple.[8]The foundation stone of the temple was laid by the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee on 16 November 2014.[9] The temple building site is in under construction.

Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir Underconstruction
Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir Underconstruction
Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir Underconstruction

Amenities/facilities in complex

Cultural Festivals

All year there will be various festivals connected with Lord Sri Krishna and His pastimes like RathaYatra, Palkiutsav (palanquin festival), naukavihar (boat festival), kunjaviharautsava (forest festivals) and jhulanutsav (swing festival). These festivals will be accompanied by music concerts and other opportunities for performing arts.[1]

Social programs

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 ISKCON Bangalore to build world's tallest temple at Mathura from today
  2. ↑ Akhilesh Yadav inaugurates project to build Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir, the tallest temple in India - Economic Times
  3. ↑ Vrindavan Spiritual Capital of India,Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir
  4. ↑ About the Chandrodaya Mandir By Chandgi Ram Real Estate Consultants in Noida
  5. ↑ Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir
  6. ↑ 70-storey skyscraper temple for Lord Krishna in Vrindavan | Business Line
  7. 1 2 3 Akhilesh lays foundation for world’s tallest temple | The Indian Express
  8. ↑ http://newshour.press/news-hour-special/madhu-pandit-dasa-briefs-president-on-lord-krishnas-tallest-temple/
  9. ↑ http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-president-pranab-mukherjee-to-lay-foundation-stone-of-tallest-krishna-temple-in-vrindavan-2035410
  10. ↑ ISKCON to build world’s tallest temple in Vrindavan
  11. ↑ Akhilesh Yadav inaugurates project to build tallest temple in India | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis
  12. ↑ One-of-a-kind Krishna temple at Vrindavan in the making : India, News - India Today
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