KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO On 22/8/2024
With the blessings of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM (SPH), BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM — the ultimate manifestation, Paramavatara of Paramashiva — KAILASA Trinidad & Tobago celebrated the daily Nithyotsavam on 22/8/2024, meticulously conducting the full cycle of Ved-Agamic temple sevas and activities. These sacred rituals, essential for the revival of Sanatana Hindu Dharma globally, spanned the entire day, beginning with the auspicious Suprabatam Seva and concluding with the Palliarai Sevas in the evening, ensuring the continuous presence and blessings of Paramashiva. This consistent devotion by the Sangha ensures that the sacred space remains vibrant, enabling devotees to connect with THE SPH and manifest the state, space, powers, being and superconsciousness of Paramashiva, reinforcing KAILASA’s mission of consciousness awakening and the preservation of ancient indigenous traditions in the Caribbean region. The extensive daily operations, including cooking 10 rice Naivedyams and comprehensive cleaning, were successfully executed by 1 dedicated volunteer.
Daily Temple Sevas & Sangha Activities
The daily Nithyotsavam at KAILASA Trinidad & Tobago demonstrates the profound dedication to reviving and maintaining authentic Hindu rituals as prescribed by the Ved-Agamas, manifesting the enlightened civilization envisioned by THE SPH. The sacred cycle commenced in the morning with the Suprabatam Seva (waking up the deities), immediately followed by Laghu Puja accompanied by the first Naivedyam offering of warm sweetened milk, water, and fruit. This auspicious start sets the space for the daily flow of divine consciousness and grace.
Following the initial rituals, extensive preparations were undertaken for the daily Abhishekam. This included filling water, arranging the specific clothing and jewelry for the Deities, and preparing the puja vessels and items. The Abhishekam itself was a powerful offering involving a bath of sacred substances such as amla, turmeric, and sandalwood, culminating in an additional Naivedyam offering. The deities were then adorned in Alankaram before a second Laghu Puja was offered, marking the close of the Abhishekam sequence. Further devotional service (seva) involved preparing vegetables and cooking 10 portions of rice Naivedyams, which were then offered through a subsequent Laghu Puja. The morning sevas concluded with the potent Guru Puja, performed as a direct offering to THE SPH, ensuring the connection to the Paramashivoham state.
The continuous service throughout the day extended beyond the rituals; the entire sacred space and kitchen area required extensive maintenance. The sole volunteer meticulously cleaned all dishes and puja vessels, quick-checked kitchen supplies for replenishing, hand-washed towels, and performed general cleaning including sweeping and mopping the floor. Continuous offerings of chamran fanning were made after each ritual, serving the Deities with loving attention.
The sacred cycle was completed with the evening rituals, which began with the preparation and performance of the full Padhuka Puja, honoring the sacred sandals of THE SPH. This was followed by the Evening Aarti, a 5-minute offering utilizing oil and camphor lamps, establishing a powerful, peaceful atmosphere. An evening Naivedyam of a cooked rice dish (poha) was then offered. The day of service concluded at 8 PM with the Palliarai Sevas (putting the deities to rest). The final Laghu Puja for the day was performed with a Naivedyam offering of warm sweetened milk, water, and harritakki, accompanied by the playing of the Udal and the Oonjal (swing), and a final round of chamran fanning before the temple premises were closed, ensuring the continuous spiritual vibrancy necessary for the revival of Sanatana Hindu Dharma in the region.
