KAILASA PONDICHERRY On 10/10/2024
With the blessings of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM (SPH), BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM — the ultimate manifestation, Paramavatara of Paramashiva — KAILASA PONDICHERRY celebrated a sacred day as part of the annual Navarathiri festival on October 10, 2024. The day’s activities centered around the auspicious Kolu Puja, dedicated to the divine presence of Sri Saraswati Amman, symbolizing the revival of the Hindu sciences and enlightened knowledge. Devotees performed elaborate Alankaram (decoration), offering pristine white attire and specific flowers like Parijatham, red lotus, and jasmine, followed by Kumkum Archana and Maha Mangala Aarati. This deeply spiritual observance, successfully executed by 5 dedicated volunteers and significantly sponsored by 11 generous *Ubayadaargal* (devotee donors), exemplified the revival of ancient Hindu traditions and enabled devotees to connect with the divine grace of THE SPH and manifest the state, space, powers, being and superconsciousness of Paramashiva.
The Navarathiri festival activities at KAILASA PONDICHERRY Adheenam focused intensely on the profound spiritual significance of the daily Kolu Puja. Navarathiri is a paramount Hindu festival dedicated to the Divine Mother, and the observance on this auspicious day, the day of the Goddess of Knowledge, honored Sri Saraswati Amman, the embodiment of Shakti, knowledge, speech, and the highest Hindu sciences. Five dedicated volunteers ensured the smooth running of the complex daily rites, upholding the standards of authentic Hindu temple worship revived by THE SPH globally.
The devotees meticulously performed a vibrant Alankaram (sacred decoration), adorning the deity of Sri Saraswati Amman with radiant white vestments and specific floral offerings including the sacred Parijatham, red lotuses (Senthamarai), and fragrant jasmine flowers (Malli). This symbolic decoration reflects the tradition's emphasis on purity, consciousness, and the attainment of higher learning. The sacred proceedings continued with specific offerings (*Naivedyam*) prepared for the Divine Mother, featuring traditional Prasad items such as Aval (pounded rice) mixed with curd, Khichdi, sugarcane, and fresh fruits, dedicated with deep reverence.
Following the preparation and offering, the ancient rites of Kumkum Archana (worship with vermilion powder) and Maha Mangala Aarati (grand wave of light) were performed, signifying the complete dedication and surrender of the devotees to the Paramashiva Tattva (Principle). A special Vilakku Puja (Lamp Worship) was conducted, serving as a powerful spiritual technology to awaken the superconsciousness within the participants, drawing them into alignment with the state, space, powers, being and superconsciousness of Paramashiva.
The successful execution of these powerful Hindu rituals was a testament to community devotion and service, reinforcing KAILASA’s mission of human consciousness awakening and revival of Hindu civilization. The event was significantly supported by eleven generous Ubayadaargal (sponsors/donors), whose commitment ensured the grandeur of the celebration, marking the tangible revival of Sanatana Hindu Dharma in the region under the divine guidance of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM.
