Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir is a Hindu temple in early stages of construction at Vrindavan, Mathura, India. As planned, it will be the tallest religious monument in the world. The temple has been planned by the followers of Srila Prabhupada. The planned effort includes the temple rising to a height of about or 75 floors and a built-up area of . The project is set in of land and includes set aside for parking and a helipad.ISKCON to build world's tallest temple at Mathura from today
History
In 1972, Srila Prabhupada, the founder and Acharya of ISKCON spoke about the principle of Yukta Vairāgya right in front of the Bhajan Kutir (a simple and austere dwelling of an ascetic primarily intended to perform his spiritual activities like chanting Krishna's names, writing and teaching) of Sri Rupa Goswami (see picture) to his dozen or more western disciples who were accompanying him on a visit to Vrindavan, India. He said:
Inspired by this vision and statement of Srila Prabhupada, the devotees of ISKCON Bangalore, who strictly adhere to prabhupadas instructions conceived the Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir project to build a skyscraper temple for Lord Krishna.
The foundation stone laying ceremony of Chandrodaya temple in Mathura district was held on 16 March 2014, on the eve of Holi.70-storey skyscraper temple for Lord Krishna in Vrindavan | Business Line
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Current status
2025 Sep: Expected completion is in 2028.Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir project, rwdi.com, accessed 17 feb 2025.
References
External links Official website of Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir