January 01 2005
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Narration
Today, 01st January 2005 marks one of the most significant days in the history of KAILASA and the global Hindu Diaspora. It is the 2nd Anniversary of the official inauguration of the KAILASA Enlightenment Ecosystem in ADI KAILASA at Bengaluru, Karnataka, South India. Today, Mission Day, as it is also referred to, brings with it another very auspicious occasion; the 28th Jayanti (birthday) of The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism. For this landmark occasion, devotees from all over the world took part in the celebrations which started the day prior. On this day, several celebratory activities were held filling the atmosphere with much devotion, joy, bliss, music and dance. A beautiful musical and joyous procession took place where the SPH along with several devotees, walked from His living quarters in Bengaluru Aadheenam, to the sacred Banyan tree under which is seated Sri Ananda Eashwar, the deity of Lord Dakshinamurthy. They then proceeded to the Sri Ananda Nataraja, the dancing deity in the Ananda Sabha where arati was also performed by the SPH. Other offerings such as Pratyaksha Pada Puja and Mahamantra meditation were performed with devotees breaking their fast at the end of 21-day period with pure, organic, sattvic, vegetarian food which was prepared by the Sangha and served to all.
A public function was also held on this day which was attended by various dignitaries with a ceremonial lighting of the lamp inaugurating the Sri Nithyananda Meditation and Spiritual Healing Research Foundation. The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism also hosted an Award Ceremony where the Ananda Sevak Award was given. Several publications were also formally released - the monthly Tamil magazine 'Anandam Anandam', several books written in Kannada and Gujarati were also released. All dignitaries took part in laying the Foundation stones for the new Ananda Sabha, the Gurukul Project and they addressed the audience praising the work being done by The SUpreme Pontiff of Hinduism for reviving Sanatana Hindu Dharma.
Chief Guests
1. Sri Sri Sri Sivapuri Maha Swamiji of the Omkarashrama Mahasamsthana 2. Sri Sri Sri Balagangadharanatha Maha Swamiji of the Adi Chunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math 3. Sri SM Krishna, Hon. Governor of Maharashtra and his wife and Sri N Dharam Singh 4. Hon. Chief Minister of Karnataka and his wife.
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The Ultimate Word Nithyanandam || Jayanti Brahmotsavam || 01 January 2005
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Procession Arati
Pratyaksha Pada Puja
Padayatris
Vips Inauguration