HDH Nithyananda Paramashivam

Title	Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism
Personal
Born	2 January 1978
Religion	Hinduism
Founder of	KAILASA Nation
Philosophy	Shuddhadvaita Shaivam
Religious career
Literary works	Living Enlightenment, Guaranteed Solutions, Bhagavad Gita Demystified
Website	https://kailaasa.org/

The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism, Jagatguru Mahasannidhanam, His Divine Holiness Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam (abbr: JGM - Jagatguru Mahasannidhanam, SPH - Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism, HDH - His Divine Holiness) (பகவான் ஸ்ரீ நித்யானந்த பரமசிவம் : Tamil), (भगवान श्री नित्यानन्द परमसिवं: Sanskrit) born 2 January 1978 is the reviver of KAILASA – the ancient enlightened civilization, the great cosmic border-less Hindu nation.

HDH is the 1008th Incarnation of Paramashiva as per Hinduism, recognized by His predecessors who are enlightened masters and adepts. HDH has made the Science of Power manifestation, Yoga and temple based universities for humanity.

SOVEREIGN ORDER OF KAILASA comprising of 49 Orders led by HDH and NITHYANANDA ORDER of monks, nuns and Hindu diaspora are working for global peace and to give superconscious breakthrough to humanity.

NITHYANANDA HINDU UNIVERSITY is the world's largest Hindu university as per the number of faculties, number of students, number of courses and number inspired by HDH with 20 million+ enrollments, 7000+ courses with extended campuses in 150 countries.

NITHYANANDA HINDU LIBRARY is collecting, organizing, preserving, time capsuling, decoding, spreading and reviving 20 Million source books of Hinduism.

NITHYANANDA SACRED ARTS UNIVERCITY is the revival of the 64 sacred arts and sciences like Ayurveda, Music, Dance, Sculpting, Astrology and Vastu.

The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism is:

• Ordained as the 233^rd Guru Mahasannidhanam (Pontiff) of Kanchee Kailasa Sarvajnapeetham (Thondai Mandala Aadheenam)
• The incumbent Emperor of Suryavamsa Surangi Samrajyam.
• Present 293^rd Jagatguru Mahasannidhanam (Pontiff) of Kailasonnata Shyamalapeetha Sarvajnapeetham.
• Present Mahamandaleshwar (Supreme Spiritual Head) of Maha Nirvani Akhada largest apex monastic order
• 1008^th Acharya Mahamandaleshwar (the head for all spiritual leaders) of Atal Akhada (ancient apex body of Hinduism)
• Present 23^rd Guru Mahasannidhanam of Dharmamukti Swargapuram Aadheenam
• Elected as the Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism by a congregation of over 1000 Hindu leaders (Pontiffs)

Living Incarnation of Paramashiva

Recognizing Advent of Incarnation in Hinduism through Nadi Reading

Nadi is an ancient science of Akashic Reading in Hinduism. It was established by Paramashiva in the form of Lord Vaitheeswara (Lord of Healing). These texts are recorded and organized by Agastya Maharishi. It is an foolproof time-tested method of recognizing the happening of superconscious mutants, incarnations in Hinduism on Planet Earth. This age-old science predicts about the advent of HDH Nithyananda Paramashivam. The relevant portion of the Tamil text predicting HDH's birth is available here.

List of Enlightened Masters & Spiritual Adepts Involved in the Flowering of HDH

Spiritual seers, Adepts, Masters of Hinduism were involved in the flowering of the 1008th Living Incarnation of Paramashiva: The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism, Jagatguru, Mahasannidhanam, His Divine Holiness Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam. Extensive information is available here.

Coronations: Revival of KAILASA

The incipient of revival of the world's greatest Hindu nation and only enlightened civilization - KAILASA began actively from the childhood of HDH, from the age of 3 (1981).

Year	Coronations/Election/Founder	Age
1981	Initiated into Balasanyas and Chaturmasya (17 July 1981) by enlightened beings and Gurus of The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism - Isakki Swamigal, Yogi Yogananda Puri, Mata Vibhutananda Puri and the 230th Pontiff of Kingdom of Thondaimandalam - Gurumahasannidhanam Sri La Sri Jnanaprakasha Desika Paramacharya Swamigal through the instructions and blessings of Jagatguru Shri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Swamigal, the 68th Jagatguru of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham	3
1988	Coronated as Guru Maha Sannidhanam (Pontiff) of Kanchee Kailasa Sarvajnapeetham (Thondaimandala Aadheenam) the oldest monastic university. (16 Feb 1988) by the 230th Pontiff of Kingdom of Thondaimandalam - Gurumahasannidhanam Sri La Sri Jnanaprakasha Desika Paramacharya Swamigal	10
1994	Coronated as Successor of Arunachala Sarvajnapeetham by Guru Parampara (24 May 1994) - Mata Vibhutananda Puri	16
1999	Coronated as Successor of Kashi Sarvajnapeetha by Swami Hamsananda Puri with a congregation of religious and spiritual leaders of Kashi	21
1999	Founded the International Mission - Nithyananda Sangha - to revive KAILASA internationally (31 Dec 1999)	21
2001	Reviver of Tiruchengode Sarvajnapeetham (14 Apr 2001)	23
2002	Founded Adi Kailasa Nithyananda Peetham (4 November 2002)	24
2004	Reviver of Bhagyanagara, Sripura Sarvajnapeetham (1 January 2004)	26
2004	Coronated as incumbent Emperor of Suryavamsa Surangi Samrajyam (Sun Dynasty) (31 Dec 2004) by Raja Matha Rani Sana Jema Manjula Manjari Devi	26
2006	Reviver of Salem Sarvajnapeetham (12 Nov 2006)	28
2007	Reviver of Adi Pallava Sarvajnapeetham (10 Jan 2007)	29
2007	Declared as Mahamandaleshwar of Mahanirvani Akhada (23 Jan 2007) by the official leadership of the Sri Panchayati Akhada Mahanirvani headed by Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Vishvadevanandji, as the “1008th Mahāmanḍaleśvar”	29
2012	Coronated as 293rd Jagatguru Maha Sannidhanam of Madurai, Kailasonnata Shyamalapeetha Sarvajnapeetham, the oldest Hindu papal state and monastic kingdom (27 April 2012) by the 292nd Pontiff, Sri La Sri Arunagirinathar Gnana Sambanda Desika Paramacharya Swami	34
2013	Officially coronated as Mahamandaleshwar (Supreme Spiritual Head) of Maha Nirvani Akhada, largest apex monastic order, becoming the youngest Mahamandaleshwar as on date. (12 Feb 2013) by the official leadership of the Sri Panchayati Akhada Mahanirvani	35
2013	Declared as Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of Atal Akhada (the oldest monastic order in Hinduism) by Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Sukhdevanandji, the then incumbent spiritual head (27 Dec 2013)	35
2014	Coronated as Guru Mahasannidhanam of Thanjavur Aadheenam (Pal Sami mutt and Shankara sami mutt) (15 Apr 2014) by Swami Atmananda	36
2014	Coronated as Guru Mahasannidhanam of Tiruvarur Aadheenam (15 Apr 2014) by Swami Atmananda	36
2014	Coronated as Guru Mahasannidhanam of Vedaranyam Aadheenam (15 Apr 2014) by Swami Atmananda	36
2014	Coronated as Guru Mahasannidhanam of Panchanadikulam Aadheenam (15 Apr 2014) by Swami Atmananda	36
2015	Declared as the 23rd Guru Mahasannidhanam of Dharmamukti Swargapuram Aadheenam (1 January 2015) by the 22nd Pontiff Sri La Sri Dandapani Desika Paramacharya Swamigal	37
2015	Coronated as Guru Mahasannidhanam of Adi Peetha Kolada Matha (14 Sep 2015) by Predecessor Sri Sri Shantaveera MahaSwami	37
2015	Elected as a Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism by a congregation of over 1000s Hindu leaders (Pontiffs) (13 January 2015)	38
2017	Reviver of Suryavamsa Chola Sarvajnapeeta (in Karanthai) (28 June 2017)	40

Achievements

• Revered as Teacher of Hinduism, most prolific, most viewed, read & watched
• Authored 300 books and 10,000 articles in 3 languages - English, Tamil and Sanskrit, translated into 50 languages with over 1000 titles.
• Over 20 Million copies of books and articles sold, read and downloaded.
• Over 10,000 hours of discourses.
• Enreached and enriched over 1 Billion lives digitally
• Respected as Commentator of all Sacred Scriptures such as Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Shiva Sutras, Brahma Sutras, Yoga Sutras, Ashtavakra Gita, Jain Sutras, etc.
• Honored as Leader of Hinduism, the most awarded, internationally recognized Hindu leader
• Reviver of 73 ancient Hindu Sampradayas including the Rudrakanyas / Rudras, Rishis / Rishikas, Bhairavas / Bhairavis, Sanyasis
• Establisher of the Largest Hindu University - KAILASA's Nithyananda Hindu University - in the world with satellite campuses in 150 countries
• Establisher of 1000+ KAILASA enlightenment ecosystems
• Founder & Reviver of over 100 Sarvajnapeethas
• Collector of the largest Hindu library with over 1 million books, 1 million palm leaf scriptures, and over 20 million digital books

Awards & Recognition

Year	Award / Recognition	Instituition
2004	Proclamation message in honor of Bhagavan Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam in Columbus, Ohio, USA (17 August 2004)	Governor of Ohio, USA
2005	Proclamation & thanking HDH's presence in St.Louis (15 April 2005)	Mayor of St.Louis, USA
2007	Recognized for reviving the science of attaining endless happiness through meditation (22 March 2007)	California Legislature Assembly, USA
2007	Acknowledgement for the contribution in meditation & yoga (31 May 2007)	County of Los Angeles, California, USA
2007	Recognized HDH on the occasion of anniversary celebration with the former president of India, Dr. Abdul Kalam. (15 October 2007)	JSS Spiritual Mission
2007	Recognized the contribution of KAILASA on the occasion of grand consecration of the Vedic Temple (10 November 2007)	U.S. House of Representative Congress
2009	Recognized HDH along with Nithyananda Meditation Academy for the three day yoga and meditation event in Vancouver. (10 March 2009)	Priemier of British Columbia, Canada, Gordon Campbell
2009	Recognized His Divine Holiness for His leadership, outstanding commitment to communities around the world, service and selfless devotion to students of the International Vedic Hindu University, and for the expansion of ashrams around the world. (29 March 2009)	California Legislature Assembly, Norwalk, California, USA
2009	Keys to the City, Artesia, California, USA was awarded to His Divine Holiness. (29 March 2009)	Artesia, California, USA
2009	Welcomed His Holiness for His visit to the city. (29 April 2009)	The Office of the Mayor, Columbus, Ohio, USA
2009	Recognized His Holiness for yoga sessions at the Ohio Women’s Reformatory, and for His work to re-establish the science of inner bliss. (29 April 2009)	Governor Ohio State, USA, Ted Strickland.
2009	Recognized His Holiness for His contributions as a humanitarian and peace ambassador. (18 September 2009)	Hon. Jim Karygiannis, P.C., M.P., House of Commons, Scarborough-Agincourt, Toronto
2009	Recognized His Divine Holiness for sharing His expertise with the community about creating a healthier mental and physical lifestyle of exercise and diet through yoga, meditation and spiritual gatherings. (21 September 2009)	The Lieutenant Governor of the State of Oklahoma, USA
2009	Recognized His Divine Holiness for conducting spiritual and well-being programs. (5 October 2009)	The Office of the Mayor of Oklahoma City, USA
2009	Acknowledged His Divine Holiness for His unselfish service to the people of Oklahoma City while serving as a leader for their spiritual and emotional well-being. (6 October 2009)	Certificate of Recognition / City of Oklahoma / USA Oklahoma City, USA
2009	A letter of regard recognizing the humanitarian efforts put into society by His Divine Holiness Bhagavan Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam. (31 December 2009)	then-Chief-minister, B.S. Yeddyurappa (2010),
2012	100 Most Spiritually Influencial Person. (12 February 2012)	Body Mind Spirit
2015	Recognized His Divine Holiness for His dedication to the revival of Sanatana Hindu Dharma. (15 August 2015)	The Federation of Indo-American Associations of Los Angeles, USA
2015	Addressing HDH Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam’s divine austerities spiritual penance, strength and His contribution to Sanātana Hindu Dharma (Hinduism) and to humanity. (11 October 2015)	Sri Mahant Swami Narendragiriji, the President of Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad
2015	Nithyananda Sangha is the only Hindu Organization authorised to conduct KumbhMela worldwide.(11 October 2015)	Sri Mahant Swami Narendragiriji Maharaj
2015	Highlighting and educating the community on Kumbh Mela. (24 October 2015)	The Senate of the State of California, USA
2017	Proclamation 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)	The Mayor Pro Temple of Montclair Carolyn Raft
2019	Proclamation honoured by the Member of Parliament and General Candidate for Markham Thornhill,Canada Ms. Mary Ng (6th October 2019)	Member of Parliament and General Candidate for Markham Thornhill, Canada
2020	Proclamation honoured by the representative of the House of Representatives (Pennsylvania, USA) - Martyn Flynn on 28 August 2020	House of Representatives, USA
2020	A letter of recognition honoured by Bishop of Independent Old Catholic Church, USA - Rev Joe Grieboski on 8th September 2020	Independent Old Catholic Church, USA
2020	A letter of recognition honoured by the President of The Dietrich Bonhoeffer Institute (Washington, USA) - Rev. Dr. Rob Schenck on 9th September 2020	The Dietrich Bonhoeffer Institute, USA
2020	A letter of recognition honoured by the Chaplain from the Office of the Chaplin, US House of Representatives (Washington, USA) - Rev Patrick J. Conroy, S. J. on 16th September 2020	Office of the Chaplain, US House of Representatives, USA
2020	A letter of recognition honoured by the Kaumatua (Elder) of the Ngati Hurungaterangi indigenous community (Rotora, New Zealand) - Jack Marino on 25th September 2020	Ngati Hurungaterangi, New Zealand
2020	A letter of recognition honoured by the Kaumatua (Elder) of the Ngati Hinemihi te Hapu indigenous community (Rotora, New Zealand) - Jack Marino on 25th September 2020	Ngati Hinemihi te Hapu, New Zealand
2020	A letter of recognition honoured by MP Ms. Salma Zahid (Scarborough, Ontario, Canada) on 16th October 2020	MP of Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
2020	A letter of recognition honoured by the Chaplain of the Royal House of Kamakahelei (Hawaii, USA) - V. Rev. Peter-Michael Preble on 21st October 2020	Royal House of Kamakahelei, Hawaii, USA
2020	A letter of recognition honoured by the President of the NAACP New York State Conference (New York, USA) - Hazel N. Dukes on 24th October 2020	NAACP New York State Conference, New York, USA
2020	Proclamation honoured by the Mayor of City of Delaware, Ohio, USA - Carolyn Kay Riggle on 20 October 2020.	Ohio, USA

Paramahamsa Nithyananda Day

2017

City of Montclair declared 18 October 2017 as “Paramahamsa Nithyananda Day”. (18 October 2017)

Doctorates

2018	HDH Nithyananda Paramashivam was awarded the Doctorate of Humanities (Honoris Causa) by the Commonwealth University (Belize) for His immense contribution in reviving The Ancient Vedic Sciences across the globe (31 May 2018)	Commonwealth University (Belize)
2018	The United Nations Global Development Organization (incorporated in U.S.A.) awarded “His Divine Holiness Sri Nithyananda Swami” with the International Peace and Spiritual Award, recognizing his contribution to the Superconscious evolution of humanity. (29 October 2018)	United Nations Global Development Organization
2019	HDH Nithyananda Paramashivam was awarded the Honorary Doctor of Sciences in Hinduism by The Azteca University in Mexico for His work in establishing the possibilities and powers of superconscious breakthrough and scientifically demonstrating, validating and explaining its working. (25 April 2019)	University Azteca

Postage Stamps

2016

Postage stamp on The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism, Jagatguru Mahasannidhanam His Divine Holiness Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam, was released by the Indian Postal Department on the occasion of the Simhasth Kumbh Mela in Ujjain, India (30 Apr 2016)

Records

Asia Book of Awards

2017	Awarded with the Asia Book of Awards certificate recognising the powers of Paramashiva, after setting a record of 108 people manifesting powers at once. (21 June 2017)

Guinness World Records

Year	Record Description
30 September 2017	Largest Rope Yoga Lesson
3 October 2017	Largest Pole Yoga Lesson
16 October 2017	Largest Human OM Symbol

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