KAILASA HOUSTON, USA On 11/10/2024
With the blessings of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM (SPH), BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM — the ultimate manifestation, Paramavatara of Paramashiva — KAILASA HOUSTON, USA, observed the sacred Daily Rituals (Nithyotsavam) on Friday, October 11, 2024. These meticulously conducted daily ceremonies are central to the revival of Sanatana Hindu Dharma, providing a powerful spiritual anchor for the local community and sustaining the flow of divine energy in the region. The day’s activities spanned the entire cycle of sacred temple life, beginning during the auspicious Brahmamuhurta with Nithyananda Yoga and concluding with the ceremonial Palliyarai Seva. These processes, guided by the grace of THE SPH and supported by dedicated volunteers, are a living testament to KAILASA’s global mission of awakening human consciousness and enabling devotees to manifest the state, space, powers, being and superconsciousness of Paramashiva.
Daily Rituals (Nithyotsavam)
The daily temple routine at KAILASA HOUSTON is structured precisely according to the ancient Hindu scriptures, providing a framework for consciousness evolution and continuous worship. The day commenced during the highly auspicious Brahmamuhurta with intensive spiritual practices. Devotees gathered to participate in Nithyananda Yoga and Nithya Dhyaan Meditation, which included the rigorous 108 Prathama Vinyasa Krama sequence, designed by THE SPH to prepare the physical and inner space for receiving superconscious energy. Following the meditative practices, the Suparapatam Seva was performed, a sacred ritual for ceremonially waking up the deities, which simultaneously symbolizes the awakening of the divine consciousness within every devotee, seeking blessings for a victorious new day.
The morning continued with profound expressions of devotion and reverence. The spiritual vibrancy was maintained through the meticulous performance of Sri Guru Puja offered to THE SPH BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM, and Sri Shiva Puja offered to the presiding Moolavar deity, Lord Nithyanandeshwara, conducted both in the morning and evening. These rituals embody the essence of devotion to the Guru and the ultimate Divine, Paramashiva. A dedicated volunteer ensured the smooth and flawless execution of these sacred ceremonies throughout the day, upholding the high standards of Hindu temple worship revived by THE SPH.
The rituals also included elaborate aesthetic presentations, such as the Bhoga Murty Alankaram, where sacred clothing and jewels were offered to the forms of THE SPH, Devi, and Shiva Meru. This was followed by a Deity Procession, a sacred procession that welcomed the Bhoga Murthy deities into the main temple area ritualistically. In the evening, the cycle of service continued with the offering of Naivedhyam, consecrated food offered to all the deities. The entire sacred day was concluded with Palliyarai Seva, the ritualistic process of putting the deities to sleep, utilizing the sacred Chamaram (fly whisk), reinforcing the continuous, eternal relationship between the devotee and the divine. These daily rituals are crucial to maintaining the high vibrational energy of KAILASA HOUSTON, fulfilling THE SPH's vision for the global revival of Sanatana Hindu Dharma.
