With its indoor theme park and helipad, this building might seem more like it would belong in Las Vegas, but this towering Hindu temple is set to become the world's tallest religious skyscraper.
The Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir, which is currently under construction at Vrindavan in the Uttar Pradesh region, will stand at 700 feet (210 metres) tall and will have 70 floors.
The building, due for completion in 2022, has been dedicated to Hindu deity Lord Sri Krishna and designed to blend traditional Indian 'Nagra' temple architecture with modern aesthetics.
Visitors will be able to ride to the viewing deck at the top of the building, with an immersive 3D light and sound show planned for the journey up.
The Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir is currently under construction and is set to be complete in 2022
The 70-storey earthquake-proof building has foundations 16 feet (5m) deeper than the Burj Khalifa's
Dedicated to Hindu deity Lord Sri Krishna, the building will include a heritage centre, museum and a total of four temples
The ride will take people through the planetary systems of the universe, as described in Vedic literature, the oldest scriptures of Hinduism.
At 700 feet (210 metres), the temple will be taller than India's Taj Mahal, which stands at 239 feet (73m) tall, as well as St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, which measures 422 feet (128.6m).
Work first began on the building, which also includes a 1,000-seat auditorium, Center for Krishna Heritage Studies and a food court, in 2014.
Dedicated to Hindu deity Lord Sri Krishna, the striking structure has been designed to blend traditional Indian 'Nagra' temple architecture with modern aesthetics.
It is the work of Indian architecture firm InGenious Studio and engineering consultants Thornton Tomasetti.
‘Attractions planned in the theme park would be like park rides, animatronics, light, sound and special effects as well as the Vraja Mandal parikrama shows and laser shows,’ said Narasimha Das, project director of the temple.
'The temple is planned to be a vibrant platform for reviving the lost glories of our rich heritage through festivals, cultural and social activities throughout the year,' says a statement on the architecture firm's website.
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