KAILASA HOUSTON, USA On 14/9/2024
With the blessings of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM (SPH), BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM — the ultimate manifestation, Paramavatara of Paramashiva — KAILASA HOUSTON, USA celebrated the sacred WEEKLY VILAKKU PUJA on Saturday, September 14, 2024. This auspicious ritual, a foundational component of the daily spiritual life known as Nithyotsavam, was dedicated to Devi Maha Lakshmi, the Deity of Abundance and Prosperity. Conducted by the devoted Sangha Jananis, the puja harnesses the spiritual technology of light to help devotees purify their consciousness and connect deeply with the divine presence of THE SPH. Through these consistent observances, KAILASA HOUSTON upholds the ancient Hindu traditions, furthering KAILASA’s global mission of giving superconscious breakthrough to humanity through reviving the enlightened Sanatana Hindu civilization.
WEEKLY VILAKKU PUJA
The WEEKLY VILAKKU PUJA is a powerful and sacred Hindu ritual observed every Saturday by the Sangha Jananis (devoted female disciples) at KAILASA HOUSTON, symbolizing unwavering commitment to the revival of Hindu Dharma. This continuous practice has been maintained for over 300 consecutive weeks, demonstrating the profound dedication of the local KAILASA ecosystem. The ritual is performed specifically to invoke the grace of Devi Maha Lakshmi, ensuring auspiciousness, prosperity, and the manifestation of abundance for all participants, their families, and the wider world community. The sanctity and consistency of this weekly spiritual exercise were diligently maintained with the assistance of one dedicated volunteer, ensuring the proper execution of the ceremonies.
Central to the Vilakku (lamp) ceremony is the profound spiritual symbolism revealed by THE SPH. The light emanating from the lamp signifies God and ultimate spiritual Knowledge, illuminating the path to enlightenment. The oil or ghee that sustains the flame represents the subtle negative tendencies and habitual patterns, known as Vasanas, which are meant to be consumed and exhausted through devotion and self-realization. Most significantly, the wick of the lamp symbolizes the individual ego, which must slowly burn and perish in the fire of consciousness, guided by the divine grace of THE SPH BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM.
The act of performing the WEEKLY VILAKKU PUJA is a powerful spiritual technology designed to elevate human consciousness. By focusing on these deep symbols, devotees are enabled to cleanse their inner space and align themselves with the enlightened state, space, powers, being and superconsciousness of Paramashiva, as transmitted by THE SPH. This consistent ritualistic dedication ensures that KAILASA HOUSTON remains a vibrant center for the revival of ancient Hindu sciences, providing continuous spiritual upliftment and contributing vital energy to the global mission of KAILASA. The ritual serves as a constant reminder that higher ideals are achieved only when the inner light of knowledge burns steadily upwards, overcoming the darkness of ignorance and ego.
