VRINDAVIN CHANDRODAYA MANDIR

ISKCON, BANGALORE, INDIA

Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir (VCM) is the world’s soon-to-be tallest temple presently under construction in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, India. Vrindavan is the birthplace of Krishna and the spiritual capital of India. The project is the result of 30 years of work and investment by ISCKON (The International Society for Krishna Consciousness) who are managing the design and construction process.

The temple has a footprint of approximately 5 acres and rises to a height of about 213 metres. The temple is planned to be vibrant with various Sri Krishna-related festivals and religious activites throughout the year. These festivals will be accompanied by music concerts and other opportunities for performing arts. THe temple will also feature a variety of social development programs including meal programs for millions of deprived children throughout India.

Saber’s Managing Director is Project Director for this project with partners Theatreplan. Together they are designing a 1,000 auditorium and 350 seat conference centre with quality site-lines from every seat suitable for the visiting royalties and dignatories that will freqwuenct the temple.

Personnel from Saber are responsible for the auditorium planning including integrating interior design and acoustic requirements and assocaited technical infrastructure including stage engineering, production lighting, sound and video integration.
It presents a unique opportunity to embark on a cultural journey, contribute to and learn from what will be one of the landmarks of collective human achievement in this region.