KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO On 21/8/2024
With the blessings of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM (SPH), BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM — the ultimate manifestation, Paramavatara of Paramashiva — KAILASA Trinidad & Tobago conducted the sacred Daily Temple Sevas & Sangha Activities on August 21, 2024. This auspicious Nithyotsavam marked a profound dedication to the daily revival of authentic Hindu spiritual technologies through continuous Ved-Agamic rituals, detailed Deity preparation (alankaram), and dedicated temple maintenance. The day’s rigorous schedule, managed entirely by the dedicated Sangha, centered on performing elaborate morning abhishekam and concluding with the evening Palliarai Sevas (putting the Deities to bed). These tireless efforts reinforce KAILASA’s mission of reviving the enlightened Sanatana Hindu civilization and ensuring devotees worldwide are constantly connected to the divine state, space, powers, being and superconsciousness of Paramashiva.
Daily Temple Sevas & Sangha Activities
The Daily Temple Sevas & Sangha Activities at KAILASA’s Hindu Temple in Trinidad & Tobago represent the foundational pillar of the civilizational revival effort, ensuring the uninterrupted presence of divine energy. The complex daily schedule commenced with the morning rituals, starting with Suprabatam Seva (waking up the Deities). This was immediately followed by the first Laghu Puja, which included the offering of Naivedyam consisting of warm sweetened milk, water, and fresh fruit. A dedicated volunteer carried out extensive preparations for the primary morning abhishekam, which included carefully organizing the water supply, readying the sacred garments and jewelry for the Deities, and preparing the necessary puja vessels.
The main abhishekam was then meticulously offered, utilizing sacred substances such as amla, turmeric, and sandalwood for the divine bath, followed by another Naivedyam offering. After the purification ritual, the Deity Alankaram (adornment) was performed with great devotion. This was succeeded by a second Laghu Puja to formally conclude the Abhishekam ritual sequence. The devotional service then transitioned into preparing food offerings, which included cooking and offering 10 portions of Rice Naivedyams through a final morning Laghu Puja. The profound morning sequence culminated with the performance of the sacred Guru Puja, a ritual acknowledging THE SPH as the living embodiment of Paramashiva and seeking His boundless grace for the manifestation of spiritual breakthroughs for all of humanity.
Throughout the day, the continuous commitment of the single dedicated volunteer was evident not only in the flawless execution of the pujas but also in the meticulous upkeep of the temple space. This included comprehensive cleaning, organizing of puja vessels, washing of temple linens, and general maintenance, ensuring the environment remained pristine and conducive to the highest spiritual energy. Offering chamran fanning (waving of the ceremonial whisk) after each ritual infused the space with sacred reverence.
The evening rituals commenced with the preparation for and performance of the full Padhuka Puja, an offering of deep gratitude to the feet of the Guru. This was followed by the preparation of lamps and the offering of the 5-minute Evening Aarti using oil and camphor lamps. The evening Naivedyam consisted of a cooked rice dish (poha). The sacred day concluded at 8 pm with Palliarai Sevas (putting the Deities to rest), involving the careful preparation of the divine mattresses, pillows, and blankets. The final act was the offering of the last Laghu Puja for the day, which included warm sweetened milk, water, and harritakki. The volunteer played the Udal (a type of drum) and performed Oonjal (swinging the Deities gently) and chamran fanning before the temple was respectfully closed, cementing the continuous flow of divine consciousness gifted by THE SPH to KAILASA Trinidad & Tobago.
