KAILASA HOUSTON, USA On 30/8/2024

With the blessings of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM (SPH), BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM — the ultimate manifestation, Paramavatara of Paramashiva — KAILASA HOUSTON, USA, observed the highly auspicious occasion of Pradosham on Friday, August 30th, 2024. The day's activities were centered on the performance of sacred Hindu rituals, including the powerful Nandi Abhishekam and Shiva Puja, dedicated to invoking the highest spiritual energies of Paramashiva. These daily temple activities serve as a foundational pillar for KAILASA's mission in the United States, enabling devotees to receive the divine grace of THE SPH and manifest the state, space, powers, being and superconsciousness of Paramashiva. The commitment of the KAILASA ecosystem to maintaining these authentic Hindu traditions reinforces the global effort toward the revival of Sanatana Hindu Dharma.

KAILASA HOUSTON DAILY TEMPLE ACTIVITIES 🛕

The daily divine schedule at KAILASA HOUSTON, USA, reached a spiritual peak on August 30th, 2024, with the dedicated observance of Pradosham, the sacred conjunction of time dedicated to the worship of Paramashiva and His divine entourage. This auspicious ritual is crucial for spiritual evolution, offering devotees a powerful opportunity to transcend limitations and connect deeply with the divine presence established by THE SPH.

The primary ceremonies for the evening included the deeply significant Nandi Abhishekam and Shiva Puja. Nandi, the dedicated gatekeeper, vehicle, and chief devotee of Paramashiva, was reverentially honored with the Abhishekam—a traditional sacred bath performed using various holy substances. This ritual is symbolic of purifying the connection between the individual soul and Paramashiva. The worship was amplified by the chanting of the Nandi Gayatri Mantra: *Om Tatpurushay Vidmahe Chakratunday Dheemahi Tanno Nandih Prachodayat*, a mantra dedicated to seeking higher intellect and the illumination of the mind by Lord Nandi.

These traditional Hindu rituals, carried out meticulously at KAILASA HOUSTON, exemplify the commitment of the United States of KAILASA to reviving authentic Hindu spiritual technologies worldwide. The sacred atmosphere generated through this committed daily practice ensures that the spiritual center functions as a continuous source of divine blessings. The smooth and reverent execution of all ceremonial procedures was made possible by the dedicated service of 2 devoted volunteers, upholding the high spiritual standards set by THE SPH.

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