The Temple of Light is officially underway as the builders have started the foundation work for the structure. In May, the trenches were dug for footings and for all under-slab piping. The first concrete was poured on June 1st as the interior footings received concrete in preparation for the “Big Pour.” On June 14th, the entire slab of 11,097 square … Read More
Moments ago, the building permit for the Temple of Light at Ananda Village was approved! This has been a long journey and we are grateful to Divine Mother, our Masters, and the devoted Ananda family around the world who have been praying for this moment! Jai Guru!
On January 31, 2018, Panduranga (the architect) submitted complete building plans for the Temple of Light at Ananda Village to the local county planning office in order to acquire the requisite construction permit this spring. “It could not have been a smoother process–thanks for all the prayers and light. Full steam ahead!” announced Panduranga to the core planning team here … Read More
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tSIKe0zhGY] Join us and volunteer to build the Temple of Light at Ananda Village. This is a service opportunity and we are working out the logistics so that there are free, low-cost, and premium options to participate. Please register to attend or let us know you’re interested!
The Temple grading is completed and the site is ready for the winter rains – bring it on! The initial layers of gravel were placed over the entire parking area, all 153 spaces, including the circular drive at the Temple entry. The areas where the soil was disturbed has been covered in straw and hydro-seeded as needed. There is some … Read More
The grading for the Temple and parking has been proceeding as expected and is nearly complete as of today. The biggest part of the job was to cut the grade at the Temple building site and use it to fill the immense valley which separated the Temple from the new parking area, which is north of the Temple near the … Read More
Relive the moment that Atman Goering, Ananda Village Manager, announces to the world that the Master Plan for Ananda Village has been approved by the Nevada County Board of Supervisors after many, many years of effort. Hear also about the next steps in construction for the Temple of Light at Ananda Village. NEXT: Learn how you can help raise the … Read More
Nayaswami Jyotish takes us on a journey through the Temple of Light, sharing news and inspiration about its latest design refinements and the deeper lesson behind the $1 million gift from Jairam, Katherine and Michael. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKwrKnrdTkU&w=560&h=430] NEXT: Watch Atman share news about construction and much, much more.
“What is Ananda’s biggest priority project in the coming years?” I asked in my first planning meeting with Ananda’s Spiritual Directors, Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi, whom I joyfully serve in my role as fundraiser for Ananda. “The Temple of Light at Ananda Village,” came the resounding answer from across the table. “It’s long overdue.” This was 2015 and I was new … Read More
