In the heart of Vrindavan, a global spiritual landmark is taking shape, blending faith, heritage and technology. The project conceived by ISKCON Bangalore was initiated in 2006.
The tower with a height of about 700 feet (70 floors) is set within a peacock feather shaped 62 acres of land that is also set to include 12 acres for parking and a helipad.
The temple itself will have a builtup area of approximately 540,000 sq. ft. and its unique architectural style takes inspiration from one of the oldest temples of Vrindavan - Shri Radha Madan Mohan Temple. The design preserves the grandeur of the historic temples while incorporating modern elements to accommodate the scale.
SHAPING THE PROJECT
In the early stages of construction, the first phase (South Wing) of the project is completed, international names like Chapman Taylor have contributed to the project development and now the project is being taken forward by the ISKCON Bangalore members that are established engineers and designers.
A multifaceted financial strategy has been employed to fund the project of this immense magnitude. The Square Feet Campaign is a fundraising initiative where individuals can donate a specified amount for each square foot of land or construction within a temple project.
Amalgamation of Science and Vedas
The temple’s central tower that will rise to 700 ft will be a Vedic cosmology experience. A planetarium based on scriptural descriptions of the 14 planetary systems will use 4D, 5D, or even 7D technologies to give visitors a deeply engaging understanding of Vedic concepts of the universe. A skyviewing gallery at the top of the tower will offer sweeping views of the entire Braj Mandal region, which covers approximately 84 square miles.
The campus is designed to be eco-friendly, with solar energy, biogas, waste management, and rainwater harvesting systems planned. A Sarovar will collect rainwater, while 12 planned forests will feature trees as mentioned in ancient scriptures such as Kadamba, Tamala, to name a few.
Project Completion by 2029
The Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir, which will house the Deities of Lord Krishna and Sri Radha will be a part of the Heritage Tower’s infrastructure. Overall completion is targeted between 2028 and 2029.
The much-awaited Vrindavan Heritage Tower will put Krishna on the world mindscape and Vrindavan on the world map.
