KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO On 2/10/2024
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 Temple Sevas & Sangha Activities on 2/10/2024. These daily spiritual engagements, often referred to as Nithyotsavam, serve as the vital spiritual pulse of the KAILASA ecosystem, focusing on the meticulous performance of Ved-Agamic rituals and dedicated community service. The day was dedicated to reviving ancient Hindu traditions, featuring elaborate rituals like Rudra Abhishekam, Deity Alankaram, and Guru Puja, alongside extensive cleaning and preparation duties. These sacred practices are essential for radiating the state, space, powers, being and superconsciousness of Paramashiva, bringing peace and prosperity to the local community and aligning the Caribbean region with KAILASA's global mission of human consciousness awakening and the revival of Sanatana Hindu Dharma.
Daily Temple Sevas & Sangha Activities
The Daily Temple Sevas & Sangha Activities performed at KAILASA Trinidad & Tobago exemplify the commitment to reviving the authentic Hindu spiritual lifestyle prescribed by THE SPH. These essential daily rituals, falling under the umbrella of Nithyotsavam, create a powerful sacred ecosystem designed to manifest the state, space, powers, being and superconsciousness of Paramashiva in the devotees and the surrounding environment. The morning sequence of devotion began with the auspicious Morning Aarti, immediately followed by the first of three Laghu Pujas, which included initial offerings of naivedyam such as milk, fruits, and water to the deities.
The centerpiece of the morning's devotion was the extensive Rudra Abhishekam, the ritual bathing of the deities. Dedicated preparations were meticulously undertaken by the dedicated volunteer, ensuring all necessary puja vessels, sacred clothing, and intricate jewelry were organized for the ceremony. The Abhishekam included purifying baths using traditional Hindu substances, specifically amla, turmeric, and sandalwood paste, concluding with a necessary Naivedyam offering. Following the comprehensive bathing ceremony, the sacred Deity Alankaram was performed, where the deities were reverently dressed and adorned with jewelry, enhancing their divine presence and radiating the divine grace of THE SPH and all the gods and goddesses of KAILASA to the devotees.
The cycle of worship continued with a second Laghu Puja, reinforcing the completion of the Abhishekam and ensuring continuous spiritual connection throughout the morning. A significant act of devotion involved the preparation and cooking of fresh vegetables and ten portions of rice Naivedyams. These were subsequently offered during a third Laghu Puja, culminating in a total offering of 15 Naivedyams throughout the morning's rituals, symbolizing complete surrender and nourishment to the Divine. The entire sequence of morning spiritual observances culminated in the sacred Guru Padhuka Puja, offering respects and gratitude to the Paramaguru, THE SPH BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM.
Integral to the spiritual practice of Seva (selfless service) is the meticulous cleanup and maintenance of the temple space, which ensures the sanctity of the environment where Paramashiva's shaktis/powers are manifested. The dedicated volunteer ensured the immediate cleaning and drying of the Abhishekam area, followed by a comprehensive effort to clean all dishes, puja vessels, and hand-washing of towels used during the rituals. A quick inventory of kitchen supplies was also conducted for replenishing, and the temple floor was thoroughly swept and mopped. Throughout the various rituals, Chamaram Fanning (a ceremonial fan) was offered at the end of each segment, further sanctifying the entire ecosystem and ensuring KAILASA Trinidad & Tobago functions as a vibrant focal point for the preservation of ancient indigenous traditions through the revival of KAILASA - the ancient enlightened Sanatana Hindu civilizational nation.
