KAILASA HOUSTON, USA On 8/9/2024
With the blessings of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM (SPH), BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM — the ultimate manifestation, Paramavatara of Paramashiva — KAILASA HOUSTON, USA honored the divine presence on Sunday, September 8th, 2024, by conducting extensive Daily Rituals (Nithyotsavam). These sacred temple activities serve as the foundation for the revival of Sanatana Hindu Dharma in the West, ensuring that devotees have access to the powerful Hindu spiritual technologies gifted by THE SPH. The day's schedule was marked by traditional practices ranging from SUPRAPATAM SEVA and elaborate Guru Puja and Shiva Puja, culminating in the PALLIYARAI SEVA. Furthermore, devotees enthusiastically engaged in profound morning spiritual disciplines, including Nithyananda Yoga and Nithya Dhyaan meditation, demonstrating the community's commitment to manifesting the state, space, powers, being and superconsciousness of Paramashiva. The continuous, dedicated service of 2 volunteers ensured the seamless execution and spiritual integrity of these sacred offerings.
KAILASA HOUSTON DAILY TEMPLE ACTIVITIES
The KAILASA HOUSTON DAILY TEMPLE ACTIVITIES embody the commitment of the KAILASA ecosystem in the United States to preserving and reviving the ancient Hindu civilization. Documented as part of the daily Nithyotsavam, these activities establish a continuous flow of powerful spiritual energy, making the divine experience accessible to all in the Houston community. Every day begins with the sacred SUPRAPATAM SEVA, the ritualistic process of gently waking the presiding Deities, an act that simultaneously facilitates the awakening of the superconsciousness latent within every devotee. Following this, the temple saw the execution of the BHOGA MURTY ALANKARAM, wherein devoted volunteers offered exquisite clothing and sacred jewels to THE SPH (in His living form), Devi, and the powerful Shiva Meru, symbolizing the reverence and preparation of the divine forms for the day’s intensive worship.
Central to the day’s spiritual intensity were the morning and evening performances of the core temple rituals. Dedicated Sri Guru Puja was offered to THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM (SPH), BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM, alongside the Sri Shiva Puja dedicated to Lord Nithyanandeshwara, the Moolavar Deity. These time-tested Hindu rituals, revived and taught by THE SPH, purify the space, align devotees with higher consciousness, and enable them to manifest the state, space, powers, being and superconsciousness of Paramashiva. The proceedings included the ritualistic DEITY PROCESSION, which ceremonially welcomed the Bhoga Murthy deities into the main temple area.
Beyond the formal rituals, the community engaged actively in the Hindu spiritual technologies gifted by THE SPH for consciousness evolution. Devotees gathered during the auspicious Brahmamuhurta—the time ideal for spiritual practice—to participate in intensive physical and mental disciplines. This included 108 rounds of Prathama Vinyasa Krama (a powerful technique of Nithyananda Yoga) and deep Nithya Dhyaan Meditation. These practices prepare the devotees' minds and bodies to receive the divine grace of THE SPH and experience superconscious breakthroughs. The meticulous organization and execution of these elaborate daily rituals were made possible by the dedicated service of 2 volunteers, who ensured that every offering was made with utmost devotion and precision, reflecting the high standards of KAILASA.
The sacred cycle of the day concluded with the evening offerings. NAIVEDHYAM, the pure vegetarian food offering, was ceremonially presented to all the deities. The entire daily worship culminated with the PALLIYARAI SEVA, the revered ritual where the deities are put to sleep, accompanied by offerings such as the Chamaram (sacred fan). These rituals affirm KAILASA Houston’s role as a vital hub for the revival of authentic Hindu culture and traditions, providing a continuous source of spiritual strength and enlightenment for the local and global community under the direct guidance and blessings of THE SPH.
