70-story skyscraper temple set to be built in Vrindavan to promote Indian tourism
The ISKCON leader expressed optimism that India’s cultural heritage sites will draw global intellectuals and leaders for philosophical debates and cultural exchanges
The Vrindavan Heritage Tower
A monumental temple, the Vrindavan Heritage Tower, also referred to as the Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir, is currently under development in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, with a budget of ₹668.64 crore.
As a senior ISKCON official stated, this structure is anticipated to be a prominent showcase of Indian culture on an international scale, potentially enhancing tourism and the local economy.
During a discussion with PTI, Chanchalapathi Dasa, who serves as the vice chairman and co-mentor of the Global Hare Krishna Movement and the senior vice president of ISKCON Bangalore, emphasized the importance of religious structures in promoting tourism within India.
He mentioned that India’s Prime Minister has been encouraging the Indian diaspora to introduce five Americans to India’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage. He pointed out that while modern amenities like airports are impressive, visitors to India are often in search of spiritual experiences. Therefore, it is crucial to have religious and spiritual infrastructures that are a source of pride and can be showcased to international guests.
Chanchalapathi Dasa further explained that when visitors come to Vrindavan, they should be presented with world-class facilities that encapsulate the teachings of Krishna, which is a key goal for the upcoming Vrindavan Heritage Tower.
The ISKCON leader expressed optimism that India’s cultural heritage sites will draw global intellectuals and leaders for philosophical debates and cultural exchanges. He described the Vrindavan Heritage Tower as an octagonal edifice with four directional wings, each housing a temple, and an additional three temples plus a memorial dedicated to Srila Prabhupada.
He also shared that the temple complex will offer comfortable lodging options.
Referring to projections from the Uttar Pradesh government, Dasa indicated that the current influx of 20 million visitors to Vrindavan is expected to quintuple to 100 million within the next six to ten years. The temple’s infrastructure is being planned to accommodate this significant increase in visitors.
Moreover, the temple complex is set to feature one of the largest parking areas, with a multi-level facility that can hold up to 3,000 vehicles simultaneously.
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