A TEMPLE FOR THE NEXT MILLENIUM
The vision of the Sri Mayapur Project was born from a seed (bija) mantra spoken to Srila Jiva Gosvami by Lord Nityananda, whom we know as an incarnation of Lord Balaram Himself. The mantra spoken five hundred years ago, foretells the appearance of a marvelous temple dedicated to the service of Lord Chaitanya - a temple destined to have a powerful influence on the world.
As ripples spread out when a stone is dropped in a pool of water, the Sri Mayapur Project embodies the multiple emanations from the original divine vibrations spoken by Lord Nityananada.
Lord Nityananda's seed mantra revealed the vision for the great temple and a succession of our saintly gurus has worked diligently to bring forth that vision.
Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura (1838-1914) expanded the vision to include a temple town with residents from all countries. Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati (1874-1937) built a major temple at Lord Chaitanya's birthplace. Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (1896-1977) defined the size and design of the temple and town.
He also bought the land, laid the cornerstone, and left the royalties from his numerous books to help fund the construction. Srila Prabhupada gave his disciples the task of completing the Mayapur Project.
He described the glowing vision of "The Temple of the Vedic Planetarium", a sacred structure that will not only be a great place of worship, but will also challenge the predominant atheistic doctrines of these times. The temple will house detailed exhibits showing a God-centred universe that provides opportunities for a personal relationship with the Supreme.
The Vedic Planetarium will describe all the physical details of the universe and their relationship to God. It will encourage a sense of wonder in the creation - and the hand behind it.
Srila Prabhupada's mission was to establish the best method of God realization in this confused age, namely the glorification of the holy names of God. Constructing this temple helps strengthen the foundation of his spiritual movement and leaves a legacy of his work.
Our most important task is ahead of us: to communicate with the world, enlist the support and contributions of devotees and pious souls, and relocate our beloved Mayapur deities into Their new home during the historic, three-month-long Grand Opening 2026.
Let us all, together, participate in completing this project to offer our beloved Srila Prabhupada this wonderful gift of gratitude; the TOVP in Mayapur, the dham he saw as his place of worship.
It is time for each of us to step forward and contribute something to this divine endeavour. With your support. we will see this through. It is within our reach!
The vision of the Sri Mayapur Project was born from a seed (bija) mantra spoken to Srila Jiva Gosvami by Lord Nityananda, whom we know as an incarnation of Lord Balaram Himself. The mantra spoken five hundred years ago, foretells the appearance of a marvelous temple dedicated to the service of Lord Chaitanya - a temple destined to have a powerful influence on the world.
As ripples spread out when a stone is dropped in a pool of water, the Sri Mayapur Project embodies the multiple emanations from the original divine vibrations spoken by Lord Nityananada.
Lord Nityananda's seed mantra revealed the vision for the great temple and a succession of our saintly gurus has worked diligently to bring forth that vision.
Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura (1838-1914) expanded the vision to include a temple town with residents from all countries. Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati (1874-1937) built a major temple at Lord Chaitanya's birthplace. Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (1896-1977) defined the size and design of the temple and town.
He also bought the land, laid the cornerstone, and left the royalties from his numerous books to help fund the construction. Srila Prabhupada gave his disciples the task of completing the Mayapur Project.
He described the glowing vision of "The Temple of the Vedic Planetarium", a sacred structure that will not only be a great place of worship, but will also challenge the predominant atheistic doctrines of these times. The temple will house detailed exhibits showing a God-centred universe that provides opportunities for a personal relationship with the Supreme.
The Vedic Planetarium will describe all the physical details of the universe and their relationship to God. It will encourage a sense of wonder in the creation - and the hand behind it.
Srila Prabhupada's mission was to establish the best method of God realization in this confused age, namely the glorification of the holy names of God. Constructing this temple helps strengthen the foundation of his spiritual movement and leaves a legacy of his work.
Our most important task is ahead of us: to communicate with the world, enlist the support and contributions of devotees and pious souls, and relocate our beloved Mayapur deities into Their new home during the historic, three-month-long Grand Opening 2026.
Let us all, together, participate in completing this project to offer our beloved Srila Prabhupada this wonderful gift of gratitude; the TOVP in Mayapur, the dham he saw as his place of worship.
It is time for each of us to step forward and contribute something to this divine endeavour. With your support. we will see this through. It is within our reach!
