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Bhagavan Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam on a silver throne, wearing a golden crown

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Bhagavan Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam

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About SPH NithyanandaLife, lineage and missionSovereign Order of KAILASAThe governing body of KAILASAHistory of the OrderFrom its origins to its revivalKAILASAs worldwideCentres and temples around the world

Recognition

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CoronationsElected as a Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism by a congregation of over 1000 Hindu leaders (Pontiffs)2016AwardsProclamation from the City Council which cited His Divine Holiness’ contribution to superconscious evolution of humanity by reviving Veda-Agamic tradition of Sanatana Hindu Dharma via Third Eye Awakening and Manifesting Shaktis (Extraordinary Powers) (18 October 2017)2017 · The Mayor Pro Temple of Montclair Carolyn RaftRecordsLargest Human OM Symbol16 October 2017BooksLiving EnlightenmentAnd Jeevan Mukti Bhashya, Grand Narrative

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Life and teachingsSatsangs and discoursesThe nation of KAILASAGovernment, departments and centresChronological recordDay by day, through the yearsBooks and scripturesBooks by and about The SPHProclamationsOfficial declarations and commendationsPhoto archiveSearch 1.6 million photos by what’s in them

His life, decade by decade

  1. The SPH as a small child, from the biographical archive
  2. The SPH at three years of age, at His first Chaturmasya, July 1981
  4. The SPH smiling, in a saffron turban, 2009
  5. The SPH seated on a gilded throne, 2011
  6. The SPH wearing a golden crown, 2020

Darshan gallery

A nine-panel collage of golden deity murti of goddesses seated under colourful arches of marigold and garland rows in red, yellow, green, white and pink. Each panel shows a different sari colour and jewellery: maroon and gold, green and pink, brown, blue, orange and red, white, red and purple, and violet. Each figure has tall, dark, layered hair ornaments, a crown or headdress, a white or red garland, and a raised palm mudra. Date stamps in the corners read 19 Sept, 12 Oct, 14 Oct, 16 Oct, 18 Oct, 19 Oct and 20 Oct 2026, with place names Kadathur and Periya Se... partially visible. No physical people are shown.A photograph of a golden-brown stone Nandi bull sculpture seated on a rectangular yellow-gold pedestal in a tiled temple hall. An orange hibiscus-like flower rests on its forehead between the upturned horns, and a silver spoon lies on the base. The floor behind shows a coloured floral rangoli design. A timestamp overlay reads 23 Oct 2026 4:39:29 pm, Kadathur Agraharam, Tamil Nadu, kailasa seeragapadi. No people are visible.A photograph of a dark stone deity murti of Nandi, the bull, seated on a golden-brown pedestal inside a temple hall with a polished grey floor. The murti is adorned with pink and yellow flower garlands, a marigold on its head, rudraksha mala necklaces, a red tilak mark and a gold forehead ornament. A small brass oil lamp with a flame, a steel bowl of grains or rice, and a lit clay lamp sit beside it, with incense smoke rising. A brass vessel is at the left edge. No people are visible. A timestamp and location overlay reads 23 Oct 2026, 4:58:41 pm, 87 Duong Van Noi, Phuc Thinh, Ha Noi, and kailasa seeragapadi.A dark stone Nandi bull figure sits on a golden pedestal in an indoor temple hall with a polished grey floor and a colourful floral kolam design. The Nandi wears pink and yellow marigold garlands, a rudraksha mala with gold beads, a yellow flower on its head and gold ornaments on its forehead. A small oil lamp with a lit flame and a brass bowl of grains sit beside it. No people are visible, and a timestamp overlay reads 23 Oct 2026 4:58:52 pm with an address in Hanoi and the KAILASA Seeragapadi label.A dark stone Nandi bull murti is the central subject, seated on a golden pedestal. It is decorated with a yellow and pink flower garland, a marigold-type orange flower on its head, a red-jewelled ornament on its forehead, and layered brown rudraksha malas with gold bead strands. Small brass oil lamps and a lit candle sit beside it, with a silver bowl of grains or powder and rising incense smoke. Brass bells and a brass plate are visible at the edges, and the floor is polished dark stone with a painted lotus-like motif. No people are visible.A photograph of a dark stone deity murti. It is decorated with pink and yellow marigold garlands, a yellow flower on its crown, layers of rudraksha malas, bells, and a red tilak-like mark on the forehead. In front stand a small brass oil lamp with a lit flame, a brass bowl of yellow grains, and a smoking incense stick. A second lit lamp sits at the right edge, and a brass vessel is visible at the far left. A colourful floral rangoli is on the floor behind. A timestamp overlay reads 23 Oct 2026 4:58:45 pm, with a location line reading 87 Đường Vân Nội, Phúc Thịnh, Hà Nội, and kailasa seeragapadi.A photograph of a black stone Nandi bull murti on a golden pedestal inside a temple hall. The Nandi is garlanded with pink, red and yellow flower garlands, has a yellow-orange flower tucked on its head, and wears a rudraksha mala with brass bells. A lit brass oil lamp with a flame sits in front, alongside a small steel bowl of grains and a smaller lamp at the lower edge. The timestamp overlay shows 23 Oct 2026 4:58:57 pm and the location Phuc Thinh, Ha Noi. No people are visible.A digital graphic poster for KAILASA SEERAGAPADI showing a dark stone Nandi bull statue draped with pink, yellow and red marigold garlands, a yellow flower on its head, rudraksha bead necklaces and a small red-and-gold forehead ornament. Before it sits a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, a bowl of grains and a small offering. Behind it stand snowy mountains, a waterfall, a golden temple complex and a saffron flag bearing an Om symbol under a dramatic sunset sky. Brass lamp stands with lit wicks flank the scene at left and right. The image is a graphic with no physical people.
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