The current main temple structure at New Vrindaban was meant to be a temporary building in lieu of a more permanent structure. At the time of the temple's construction the community was raising, on average, 1.3 million dollars per year and little thought was given to self-sufficiency. A more permanent temple made of brick or stone was planned for the hill just behind the Palace of Gold. The new temple may become a reality, but is not currently in the works.