Sri Maya Chandrodaya Mandir, Mayapur
Sri Sri Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir | |
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বৈদিক তারামণ্ডল মন্দির | |
![]() Front view of the temple complex | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Gaudiya Vaishnavism |
Deity | Sri Sri Radha-Madhava, Sri Sri Panca Tattva and Sri Sri Prahlada-Narasimha |
Festival | |
Governing body | ISKCON |
Location | |
Location | Mayapur, Nadia district |
State | West Bengal |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | Coordinates: 23°25′29″N 88°23′19″E / 23.4248°N 88.3887°E |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and Surabhi Das |
Type | Eclectic (Nagara and Odisha Hindu temple architecture, U.S. Capitol) |
Specifications | |
Length | About 22 acres of land |
Height (max) | 113 metres |
Website | |
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Sri Sri Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir or the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, also called ISKCON Mayapur, is a Hindu mandir and the headquarters of ISKCON, located in Mayapur, West Bengal, India. The temple is dedicated to Hindu deities Radha Madhava. Construction of the temple was started in 2010[1] and when completed it will be the world's largest Hindu temple and one of the tallest temples.[2] Located 130 km (81 mi) from Kolkata, it was originally aimed to be completed in the year 2022,[3][4] however delay in construction due to the COVID-19 pandemic may push the opening date to somewhere in late 2023.
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History
Background
Sri Sri Maya Chandrodaya Mandir is inspired by the vision of ISKCON founder Srila Prabhupada and the design of the United States Capitol building. In July 1976, Srila Prabhupada expressed his preference for the exterior style of the temple. Accordingly, the ISKCON authorities started construction of the temple.[5]
Construction
The construction of the temple started in 2010.[5]
Delays
The construction of the temple was expected to be completed in 2016. Unfortunately, the construction of the temple was not completed in 2016 due to construction delays. It was further delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic. As of now, the temple is anticipated to open for visitors between July and August 2023.[6]
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Source: "Sri Maya Chandrodaya Mandir, Mayapur", Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, (2023, January 25th), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Maya_Chandrodaya_Mandir,_Mayapur.
Further Reading

A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

International Society for Krishna Consciousness

Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati
Jayapataka Swami
Bhakti Charu Swami

New Vrindaban

Alfred Ford

Visnujana Swami

Giriraja Swami
Kadamba Kanana Swami

Krishna Balaram Mandir

ISKCON guru system

ISKCON Temple, Delhi

Sri Devananda Gaudiya Math
ISKCON Temple, Chennai

Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir

Madhu Pandit Dasa
See also
Notes
- ^ The tallest religious building in the world is recorded to be St. Peter's Basilica Church in the Vatican, with a height of 138 meters.
References
- ^ "ISKCON aims to build world's largest temple in Bengal". Hindustan Times. 26 February 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ "ISKCON's Mayapur in West Bengal temple to be world's biggest". Telangana Today. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
- ^ King, Anna S. (2015). "Vedic science, modern science and reason". In Keul, István (ed.). Asian Religions, Technology and Science. Routledge. p. 55. ISBN 9781317674481.
- ^ Valpey, Kenneth R. (2019). Cow Care in Hindu Animal Ethics. Springer Nature. pp. 214–218. ISBN 9783030284084.
- ^ a b "হার মানবে তাজমহল, ভ্যাটিকান! মায়াপুরে ইসকন মন্দিরের এক এক তলায় ঠাঁই হবে কত জনের?" (in Bengali). bangla.hindustantimes.com. Hindustan Times - Bangla. 27 August 2022. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
- ^ "বিশ্বের বৃহত্তম মন্দির বাংলায়, ১০ অজানা কথার সন্ধান" (in Bengali). zeenews.india.com. Zee News. 27 August 2022. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
- ^ "Vedic Planetarium, 'world's largest temple', to open in Bengal". www.hindustantimes.com. Hindustan Times. 27 August 2022. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
- ^ "World's largest religious monument will soon be in India—with the help of Ford heir". theprint.in. The Print. 26 August 2022. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
- ^ "World's largest religious monument to open in West Bengal, check details". www.livemint.com. Live Mint. 27 August 2022. Retrieved 28 August 2022.

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