Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir is the worlds tallest temple under-construction at Vrindavan, Mathura, India.[1] At cost of INR300 crore (US$47 million) it will be one of the most expensively built temple in world by ISKCON.[2] The temple has a footprint of about 5 acres and rises to a height of about 700 feet (213 meters or 70 floors) and a built-up area of 5,40,000 sq. ft.[3] The temple is planned to be vibrant with festivals and religious activities throughout the year. A look-alike of the verdant forests of Vrindavan will be recreated around this magnificent temple. It will be spread over a sprawling 26 acres, it will consist of the twelve forests (dvadashakanana) of Braj, with varieties of lush vegetation, green pastures, elegant vistas of fruit bearing trees, flower laden creepers serenaded by bird songs, clear water lakes with lotuses and lilies and water falls that tumble from small artificial hillocks - all recreated from descriptions in the SrimadBhagavatam and other source books of Lord Sri Krishna - to transport the visitors to Krishnas times in Vrindavan. The project is set in 62 acres of land and will includes 12 acres for parking and a helipad.[1] The foundation stone of the temple was laid by the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee on 16 November 2014
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