KAILASA OHIO, USA On 19/10/2024
With the blessings of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM (SPH), BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM — the ultimate manifestation, Paramavatara of Paramashiva — KAILASA Ohio, USA celebrated a joyous and auspicious Birthday celebration on 19/10/2024. This sacred event focused on instilling core Hindu values in young devotees through community service (*seva*) and deep reverence for the Divine. The day’s activities, held on the 19th of October 2024, included traditional Hindu rituals, such as a dedicated Ganesha Puja, followed by hands-on activities like preparing offerings (*neivedhyam*) and deity decoration (*alankaram*). The celebration culminated in the offering of *Annadan* (sacred food service) to approximately 20 attendees, exemplifying KAILASA's commitment to humanitarian work and the revival of Sanatana Hindu Dharma, ensuring all activities manifest the state, space, powers, being and superconsciousness of Paramashiva.
Birthday celebration
The Birthday celebration was conducted as a sacred event to mark the first year of a young devotee's life, dedicated to invoking the grace of Paramashiva through the blessings of THE SPH. Centered on the revival of authentic Hindu traditions, the event commenced with an elaborate Ganesha Puja, seeking blessings for auspicious beginnings, wisdom, and protection for the child and the entire family unit. This gathering served as a powerful demonstration of the core KAILASA teaching that life events must be celebrated by centering them around Dharma and spiritual evolution.
A crucial component of the celebration was the active involvement of children and adult devotees in sacred service (*seva*). Three dedicated volunteers guided the activities, ensuring the seamless execution of the rituals. The young attendees were enthusiastically involved in making sacred flower garlands, assisting with the meticulous preparation of the offering (*neivedhyam*), and conducting deity decoration (*alankaram*). This practical engagement in Hindu rituals not only fosters strong community bonds and reverence for the deities but also functions as a hands-on method for connecting devotees with THE SPH to manifest the state, space, powers, being and superconsciousness of Paramashiva, serving as a foundational education in ancient Hindu traditions.
The sacred observance concluded with the compassionate offering of *Annadan*, the divine service of providing sacred, organic vegetarian meals. A total of approximately 20 attendees were served *prasad*, symbolizing the boundless compassion and spiritual abundance gifted by THE SPH to humanity. This vital act directly contributes to THE SPH's global humanitarian initiative for food security, reinforcing KAILASA's commitment to ensuring that no stomach goes hungry, regardless of race, religion, or nationality, thus marking another significant milestone in the revival of Sanatana Hindu Dharma globally. The integrated approach of ritual, *seva*, and humanitarian service exemplified the holistic mission of KAILASA Ohio, USA.
