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{{short description|Hindu temple under construction in Vrindavan, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2018}}
{{Infobox Hindu temple
| name = Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir
| image = Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir (VCM) Temple.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Render of plans for the temple
| map_type = India Uttar Pradesh
| map_caption = Location in [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| coordinates = {{coord|27.567776|77.644932|type:landmark_region:IN-UP|display=inline,title}}
| native_name =
| country = [[India]]
| state = [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| district = [[Mathura]]
| location = [[Vrindavan]]
| elevation_m = 2213
| deity = [[Radha Krishna]]
| facade_direction =
| temple_tank =
| tower =
| festivals =
| architecture = [[Nagara architecture]] and [[Modern architecture]]
| temple_quantity =
| monument_quantity =
| inscriptions =
| year_completed = December 2028
| creator = [[ISKCON]] (International Society for Krishna Consciousness)
| website = {{URL|https://vcm.org.in/}}
}}
'''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.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.bdcnetwork.com/world%E2%80%99s-tallest-religious-building-under-construction|title= The world's tallest religious building is under construction|publisher= bdcnetwork.com|date= 7 December 2016|access-date= 7 December 2016|archive-date= 3 July 2018|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180703163842/https://www.bdcnetwork.com/world%E2%80%99s-tallest-religious-building-under-construction|url-status= dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url= https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/india-tallest-religious-skyscraper-duplicate-2/index.html|title= Indian temple will be the world's tallest religious skyscraper|publisher= cnn.com |date=22 November 2016 |access-date=22 November 2016}}</ref> The temple has been planned by the followers of [[Srila Prabhupada]]. The planned effort includes the temple rising to a height of about {{convert|700|ft|m|order=flip}} or 75 floors and a built-up area of {{convert|50000|sqm|sqft}}.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.iskconbangalore.org/vrindavan-spiritual-capital |title=Vrindavan Spiritual Capital of India, Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir |access-date=3 April 2014 |archive-date=7 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407070608/https://www.iskconbangalore.org/vrindavan-spiritual-capital |url-status=dead }}</ref> The project is set in {{convert|642|acre|ha|order=flip}} of land and includes {{convert|12|acre|ha|order=flip}} set aside for parking and a helipad.<ref name="autogenerated1">[https://web.archive.org/web/20140316105823/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/iskcon-to-build-worlds-tallest-temple-at-mathura-from-today/458198-3-242.html ISKCON to build world's tallest temple at Mathura from today]</ref>

==History==
[[File:SP in a lecture in front of Rupa Goswami samadhi.jpg|thumb|left|Srila Prabhupada in a lecture in front of Rupa Goswami Samadhi]]
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:

{{Blockquote|Just like we have got a tendency to construct a skyscraper building. As in your country, you do. So you should not attached to the skyscraper building, but you can utilize the tendency by constructing a big temple like skyscraper for Krishna. In this way, you have to purify your material activities.|source=Srila Prabhupada's lecture in Vrindavan, 29 October 1972<ref>[http://www.vcm.org.in/our-phylosophy.html Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir]</ref>}}

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]].<ref>[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/70storey-skyscraper-temple-for-lord-krishna-in-vrindavan/article5788634.ece 70-storey skyscraper temple for Lord Krishna in Vrindavan | Business Line]</ref>

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir.jpg|Under construction in 2025
File:South Block View From Backside.jpg|South Block View From Backside
File:Top View of Upcoming South Block.jpg|Top View of Upcoming South Block
File:The South Block's top view from the east side.png|The South Block's top view from the east side
File:South Block View From West Side.png|South Block View From West Side
File:CU (13).png|South Block
File:North View of South Block.png|South Block top view
File:South Block View From Backside.jpg|South Block backside view
</gallery>

== Current status==

* 2025 Sep: Expected completion is in 2028.<ref>[https://rwdi.com/en_ca/projects/vrindavan-chandrodaya-mandir Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir project], rwdi.com, accessed 17 feb 2025.</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.vcm.org.in/ Official website of Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir]

{{ISKCON}}
{{Hindu temples in Uttar Pradesh |state=expanded}}

[[Category:International Society for Krishna Consciousness temples]]
[[Category:Radha Krishna temples]]
[[Category:Hindu temples in Mathura district]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Mathura]]
[[Category:Vrindavan]]

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