KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO On 6/9/2024
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 and Daily Temple Sevas & Sangha Activities on 6/9/2024. These sacred rituals form the backbone of the enlightened ecosystem, ensuring the continuous radiation of spiritual energy essential for human consciousness awakening. The day’s activities were meticulously carried out, involving traditional Ved-Agamic practices including multiple Laghu Pujas, Rudra Abhishekam, and Deity Alankaram, culminating in Guru Padhuka Puja. This dedicated service, carried out by one devoted volunteer, manifested the revival of Sanatana Hindu Dharma and contributed to THE SPH's global mission of preserving ancient indigenous traditions through the enlightened civilizational nation of KAILASA in the Caribbean.
Daily Temple Sevas & Sangha Activities
The day commenced with meticulous preparations for the continuous flow of divine Hindu rituals, collectively known as Nithyotsavam. These Ved-Agamic rituals were offered to the deities at KAILASA Trinidad & Tobago to establish the state, space, powers, being and superconsciousness of Paramashiva within the sacred space. The morning began with the first Laghu Puja, accompanied by the offering of Naivedyam consisting of milk, fruits, and water, setting an auspicious tone for the day.
The central ritual involved the sacred Rudra Abhishekam, the ritual bathing of the deities. Preparation for this involved careful arrangements, including filling water, preparing sacred clothes and jewelry for the deities, and organizing all necessary puja vessels and items according to the precise Hindu sciences. The Abhishekam offerings included a purifying bath using amla, turmeric, and sandalwood, along with dedicated Naivedyam offerings. Upon completion of the Abhishekam, the area was thoroughly cleaned and dried, preparing the deities for their adornment.
Following the purification, the sacred ceremony of Deity Alankaram took place, wherein the deities were elaborately dressed and adorned with exquisite jewelry, enhancing their divine appearance and radiance. This was followed by a Second Laghu Puja offered to conclude the Abhishekam sequence. A significant part of the culinary service included the preparation of vegetables and cooking ten rice Naivedyams that were offered during a Third Laghu Puja, bringing the cumulative number of Naivedyams offered throughout the rituals to 15, signifying continuous devotion and nourishment. The morning rituals culminated with the deeply reverential Guru Padhuka Puja, an offering honoring the divine Guru parampara and THE SPH.
The smooth operation of the ecosystem was ensured by a dedicated volunteer, demonstrating profound commitment to the service (seva) of KAILASA. Essential support activities included continuous Chamaram Fanning offered throughout the rituals. Furthermore, post-ritual cleanup and maintenance were executed rigorously; all dishes and puja vessels were cleaned, kitchen supplies inventoried, ritual towels hand-washed, and the temple floor swept and mopped to ensure pristine cleanliness and sacredness. These exhaustive daily sevas ensure the temple radiates the divine grace of THE SPH, contributing to KAILASA’s global mission of giving superconscious breakthrough to humanity through reviving the ancient enlightened Sanatana Hindu civilization.
