By meditating on "Rama Rama Rama" (the Name of Rama), the Mind gets absorbed in the Divine Consciousness of Rama, which is Transcendental, The Name of Rama is as Great as the Thousand Names
(Vishnu Sahasranama-Stotra, Uttara-khanda, Padma Purana 72.335).
Chapter 14: ISKCON Devotees and Rama Koti, Page 77, Dharma Sukshma, Siva Kiran, Sevas Publishing, Printed in USA
Hara Krishna Maha Mantra
Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna,
Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare.
Hare Rama, Hare Rama,
Rama Rama, Hare Hare.
One Verse - Rama is 4 Times
One Round = 108 Times = 432 Times
21 Mandatory Rounds Per Day = 9072 Times
3 Years of Hare Krishna Maha Mantra Chanting Completes - Rama Koti
ISKCON Officially Started in the year 1966, based on the above Dharma Sukshma mentioned in the Chapter 14, the Hare Krishna People or the people belonging to Gaudiya Vaishnava Sampradaya have completed approximately 16 crore times - chanting Rama. This humongous task is worth cherishing by every Hindu born.
Marking the completion of Rama Koti, 16 times by the members of ISKCON, the people of Amaravati and Andhra Pradesh propose to construct a grand temple with a budget of 300 Crores at Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, India. The list of organizations supported will be updated soon.
By following the footsteps of Kancharla Gopanna, popularly known as Bhakta Ramadasu, this humongous initiative was taken by the people of Amaravati and Andhra Pradesh to cherish the completion of 20 times Rama Koti.
All bricks will be engraved with Rama Word at one side and Hare Krishna Maha Mantra on remaining five sides. If anybody wish to engrave his or her name on the brick, INR 5000 donation is applicable. People who donate more than 1 Lakh, the names will be engraved on stones inside the temple. Bhakta Ramadasu Institute with a dedicated Museum, will be constructed near Rama Koti temple. A research institute for preservation and promotion of Bhakta Ramadasu Legacy.
As fund crisis is present with Andhra Pradesh Government to develop Amaravati as a Capital City, this grand initiative will become a landmark for Amaravati city and bring back positive vibe for further development. The donation to this temple will also aid fulfillment of the dreams of a grand city in Andhra Pradesh.
Join as Volunteers/Corporate Sponsors/Committee Members for Rama Koti Temple Project
Objective 1: The temple is planned to be constructed within 365 days or less to aid development of Amaravati City. We believe that once the temple reaches few feet, other construction projects at Amaravati City will also proceed as planned and the distress of local farmers will also reduce.
We also welcome everybody to develop and invest in Amaravati City irrespective of the presence of Legislative Assembly Building or High court or any Government place and make it as a Commercial Capital of Andhra Pradesh.
We welcome any Government to Donate for Rama Koti Temple. Completing 20 times Rama Koti has to be cherished by every Hindu Born and the ISKCON people deserve a grand temple.
Total temple area is 2 Acres and 18 Acres of Land will be developed under the Rama Koti Temple. Thousand Acres surrounding the temple will be developed as commercial area. This will help in bringing positive atmosphere for development of Amaravati as a Commercial Capital of Andhra Pradesh.
This temple will be surrounded by Commercial Area
1. Premium Sanskrit Institute: The institute will be like a simple Gurukul, the students who study in this institute will get one recommendation letter from Sanskrit Scholars stating his or her expertise along with one small certificate. The fee will be same as the fee of five divine institutes in the world including Harvard Divine School.
2. Food Research Institute: Dedicated research institute to study the effect of various modern foods on people who are practicing religion or spirituality. The research institute will develop guidelines for people who are involved in spirituality. The guidelines will be shared to food industries to develop strategies.
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Similar types of innovative commercial establishments are invited which are linked to Spirituality and Religion. Minimum basic standards are applicable to do any kind of commercial activity surrounding the temple. About 1000 Acres will be developed in the area surrounding Rama Koti Temple.
More information will be updated soon.
