Vedic City, Iowa
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Vedic City, or Maharishi Vedic City, is a city located in Jefferson County, Iowa. The total population of the city is about 200; however, this figure is growing quickly. The population is expected to reach 1,200 by the year 2010[citation needed]. Vedic City is Iowa's newest city and claims to be the first modern city built according to ancient Vedic architectural design.
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[edit] Geography
Vedic City is located approximately two miles north of Fairfield, Iowa. Fairfield is the home of the Maharishi University of Management.
[edit] ZIP codes
All addresses in Vedic City fall under the 52556 ZIP code.
[edit] History
The idea for Vedic City, a centralized location to hold group transcendental meditation, was conceived in 1991. This idea evolved into a full township centered on the principles and teachings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, including Maharishi Sthapatya Veda design. Sometimes referred to as Vastu architecture, it aims to design buildings that promote happiness and energy. Notable aspects of this principle include the gold kalash on the roof of each building and that all structures face to the east.
Financial and infrastructure needs led Vedic City to seek formal approval as a city from the state. It was incorporated as Iowa's newest city on July 21, 2001.
Sanskrit has been named its "ideal language," although other languages are used. In November 2001, the city's name was expanded to Maharishi Vedic City. In November 2002, the city council passed an ordinance banning the sale of non-organic food. The city council voted to ban the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers within the city limits in April 2005, becoming the first all-organic city in the country. [1]
[edit] Government
Vedic City is administered by a five-person city council and a mayor. Few laws or ordinances exist, citing natural law as the governing principle of the city. The current mayor is Dr. Bob Wynne.
[edit] See also
- Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
- Vedic observatory
