KAILASA HOUSTON USA On 28/12/2024

With the blessings of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM (SPH), BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM — the ultimate manifestation, Paramavatara of Paramashiva — KAILASA Houston, USA, celebrated the highly auspicious occasion of Shani Pradosham on Saturday, December 28th, 2024. As part of the ongoing Nithyotsavam (Daily Rituals), devotees offered sacred Nandi Abhishekam and Shiva Puja, embodying the ancient Hindu spiritual technologies gifted by THE SPH. These powerful rituals were conducted to invoke the grace of Paramashiva during the potent planetary confluence of Shani (Saturn) and Pradosham, a time highly conducive to dissolving karmic bonds and achieving superconscious breakthrough. This dedicated service, carried out by 2 committed volunteers, reinforces KAILASA's global mission of reviving Sanatana Hindu Dharma and awakening human consciousness across the Western world, enabling devotees to connect with THE SPH and manifest the state, space, powers, being and superconsciousness of Paramashiva.

SHANI PRADOSHAM: Nandi Abhishekam and Shiva Puja

The daily temple activities, known as KAILASA HOUSTON DAILY TEMPLE ACTIVITIES, reached a spiritual crescendo on December 28th, 2024, with the observance of Shani Pradosham. This sacred event occurs when the Pradosham Tithi (the potent period around dusk) falls on a Saturday, a day governed by Shani (Saturn). According to the Hindu tradition, performing acts of worship, service, and meditation during this period multiplies the benefit manifolds, offering profound opportunity for spiritual growth and relief from planetary afflictions. KAILASA Houston performed the rituals under the guidance and divine grace of THE SPH, ensuring the exact science of Hindu rituals was adhered to, thus bringing the authentic spiritual experience of KAILASA to the devotees in the USA.

The main ceremonies of the day included the sacred Nandi Abhishekam and Shiva Puja. Abhishekam is a potent Hindu ritual involving the ceremonial bathing of the deity (in this case, Nandi, the sacred vehicle of Paramashiva) using sacred substances such as milk, honey, yogurt, ghee, and rose water. This act is performed with specific Vedic mantras, cleansing the devotee’s consciousness and invoking the presence of Paramashiva. Following this, the Shiva Puja was offered, symbolizing complete surrender and dedication to the Ultimate Reality. The rituals provide a direct link for devotees to experience the energy field established by THE SPH, enabling them to manifest the shaktis/powers of Paramashiva.

The success of these daily rituals hinges on the dedication of the resident community. The Shani Pradosham activities were meticulously executed by 2 devoted volunteers who offered their selfless service (Kainkarya). The commitment of these volunteers ensures the continuous flow of divine grace and the uninterrupted maintenance of the sacred spiritual space established by THE SPH in Houston. By upholding the highest standards of Hindu rituals and consciousness-based practices, KAILASA Houston exemplifies KAILASA's mission of restoring the enlightened Sanatana Hindu civilization globally, providing authentic spiritual sustenance to humanity.

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