Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir is poised to become the tallest, grandest and largest religious structure in India with a footprint of about 5 acres and height of about 700 feet (210 metres or 70 floors). It will be surrounded by the 12 recreated look-alike verdant forests of ancient Vrindavan. The temple will be an effervescent platform and vibrant with cultural, spiritual and social services throughout the year. This iconic architecture will aid in reviving the past glories of Indian heritage.
The goal of the current campaign is to raise 2,50,000 Square Feet for Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir Phase 1 construction.
Dhama means Lord's transcendental abode on earth and is non-different from the Lord's eternal abode in the spiritual world. In fact, it is an exact replica. Pilgrimage to holy places is one of the age old rituals in Indian culture. The mundane material vision will see dhama as any other place on earth, but to the pure devotees and perfect yogis, the dhama is a completely spiritual abode saturated with its own transcendentally surcharged atmosphere. Through the centuries, devotees have been paying respect to holy places of worship. Among the thousands of places of worship, some are significant due to the historical and spiritual reasons of its existence.
Through your support and contribution you will help the temple to achieve its spiritual and social aspirations.
People who associate with this temple get an opportunity to get associated with the Vedic knowledge and cultural elements, participate in the cultural events which are centred around our spirituality. We want to people to come and learn some of the aspects of Krishna’s philosophy; and go back to their homes and work places to lead a more enlightened, a more enriched and a more sublime life.
It is also our intent that the project should become the source and support for social intervention programmes in Braj like providing mid-day meal to the economically challenged children of Braj, initiate welfare programmes for the widows of Vrindavan, restore, up-grade and rejuvenate the important sites of Braj where Lord Sri Krishna performed his pastimes, restore River Yamuna to her original and pristine glory, and constructing Goshala for cow protection which is an important element of the Braj heritage.
Your donation will be utilized in the noble service of building the grand temple for Lord Krishna. We will purchase construction materials (cement, bricks etc.) and make payments for the services of skilled workers (architects, engineers, bricklayers, craftsmen, artisans, electricians, plumbers etc) using these funds.
You can expect to receive prasadam within a maximum of one month of your donation. Please note that prasadam will only be sent to donors inside India.
Srila Prabhupada, Founder-Acarya of Worldwide Hare Krishna Movement, is the inspiration behind this project. He once told:
"This is Krishna-Conscious vision: Oh! there are so many skyscrapers. Why not construct a nice skyscraper temple for Krishna? This is Krishna Consciousness."
This project was conceived following the above instruction.
Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir is located on Bhaktivedenta Swami Marg (also called Chhatikara Road) in Vrindavan.
Map: Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir, Bhaktivedanta Swami Marg, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh 281121
Yes. Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir is part of Vrindavan Heritage Tower, several components of which (such as Anndan Hall etc.) are eligible for tax exemption.
Temple Phase 1 Inauguration is planned soon in November 2024.
Chandrodaya Patrons are our donors at various levels, who support our initiatives such as temple construction etc. This membership does not bestow any privilege of participation on board meetings or management decisions. Factually it is patronship, but is also popularly called Membership.