Accolades, Doctorates and Proclamations

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 (May 31 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. (October 29 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. (April 25 2019)	University Azteca

Proclamations

Year	Award/Recognition	PLace
2004	Proclamation message by the Governor of Ohio in honor of Bhagavan Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam in Columbus, Ohio, USA (August 17 2004)	Ohio, USA
2005	Proclamation & thanking by the Mayor of St. Louis of HDH's presence in St.Louis (April 15 2005)	St.Louis, USA
2007	Recognized by the California Legislature Assembly, USA for reviving the science of attaining endless happiness through meditation (March 22 2007)	California, USA
2007	Acknowledged by the County of Los Angeles, California, USA for the contribution in meditation & yoga (May 31 2007)	California, USA
2007	Recognized HDH on the occasion of anniversary celebration with the former president of India, Dr. Abdul Kalam. (October 15 2007)	JSS Spiritual Mission
2007	Recognized the contribution of KAILASA on the occasion of grand consecration of the Vedic Temple (November 10 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. (March 10 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. (March 29 2009)	California Legislature Assembly, Norwalk, California, USA
2009	Keys to the City, Artesia, California, USA was awarded to His Divine Holiness. (March 29 2009)	California, USA
2009	Welcomed His Holiness for His visit to the city. (April 29 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. (April 29 2009)	Governor Ohio State, USA, Ted Strickland.
2009	Recognized by Hon. Jim Karygiannis, P.C., M.P., House of Commons, Scarborough-Agincourt, Toronto for The SPH's contributions as a humanitarian and peace ambassador. (September 18 2009)	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. (September 21 2009)	The Lieutenant Governor of the State of Oklahoma, USA
2009	Recognized His Divine Holiness for conducting spiritual and well-being programs. (October 5 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. (October 6 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. (December 31 2009)	then-Chief-minister, B.S. Yeddyurappa (2010),
2012	100 Most Spiritually Influencial Person. (February 12 2012)	Body Mind Spirit
2015	Recognized His Divine Holiness for His dedication to the revival of Sanatana Hindu Dharma. (August 15 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. (October 11 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.(October 11 2015)	Sri Mahant Swami Narendragiriji Maharaj
2015	Highlighting and educating the community on Kumbh Mela. (October 24 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) (October 18 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 (October 6 2019)[27]	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 August 28 2020[28]	House of Representatives, USA
2020	A letter of recognition honoured by Bishop of Independent Old Catholic Church, USA - Rev Joe Grieboski on September 8 2020[29]	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 September 9 2020[30]	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 September 16 2020[31]	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 September 25 2020[32]	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 September 25 2020[33]	Ngati Hinemihi te Hapu, New Zealand
2020	A letter of recognition honoured by MP Ms. Salma Zahid (Scarborough, Ontario, Canada) on October 16 2020[34]	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 October 21 2020[35]	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 October 24 2020[36]	NAACP New York State Conference, New York, USA
2020	Proclamation honoured by the Mayor of City of Delaware, Ohio, USA - Carolyn Kay Riggle on October 20 2020.[37]	Ohio, USA
2020	Proclamation honoured by the Co-Chair of Coalition for a Hate-Free Internet (NGO)- Ms. Hazel N. Dukes on December 3 2020.	New Jersey, USA
2020	Proclamation honoured by the Founder & CEO of National Stop the Violence Alliance, Inc, New Jersey, USA - Dr. Stephné R. Coney on December 5 2020.	New Jersey, USA
2020	Proclamation honoured by the Branch President Tarneit Branch, Australian Labour Party, Victoria, Australia - Dr. Mahesh Bhandari on December 13 2020.	Victoria, Australia
2020	Proclamation honoured by the Secretary of Marathi Tamil Sangham, Maharastra, India - Mr. P K Sarvanan Kandaswamy Thevar on December 18 2020.	Maharastra, India
2020	Proclamation honoured by the Trustee of Vallal Pandithurai Thevar Memorial Library, Maharastra, India - Mr. P.K Sarvanan Kandaswamy ThevarS Esakkiammal on December 19 2020.	Maharastra, India
2020	Proclamation honoured by the Vice President & General Secretary of All India Velalar Mudaliar Pillaimar Sengundhar Association, Tamil Nadu, India -by Mr. D Chellappa and Mr. D Vimala Nathan on December 20 2020	Tamil Nadu, India
2020	Proclamation honoured by the President, Secretary and Treasurer of Kerala Kaikola Mudali Sangham, Tamil Nadu, India - by Mr. R Ramakrishnan, Mr. K Sivaraman and Mr. V Krishnadash on December 20 2020	Tamil Nadu, India
2020	Proclamation honoured by the Mayor of City Council of Milipitas, California, USA - by Mr. Rich Tran on December 21 2020	California, USA
2020	Proclamation honoured by the Directors of Cloudalio Technologies Pvt Ltd, Karnataka, India by Mrs. Priyanka RK and Mr. Rohith Vishwanath on December 21 2020	Karnataka, India
2020	Proclamation by Director and Chief Trustee of Sarvik Life Sciences Trust, Mrs. Kirti and Mr. Yogesh Goyal (New Delhi, India) on December 21 2020	New Delhi, India
2020	Proclamation by President of Palamel Foundation - Mr. Suresh Palamel (Gujarat, India) on December 21 2020	Gujarat, India
2020	Proclamation by Secretary of ORCHID , Kathmandu, Nepal by Mr. Uttam Das Shrestha on December 22 2020	Nepal
2020	Proclamation by Mr. PV Samson of KJ.S Engineering, Karnataka, India on December 22 2020	Karnataka, India
2020	Proclamation by Managing Director of Sarvam Multi System of Medicine & Research Institute, Tamil Nadu , India - Mr. Sri Nithya Sarvananda on December 22 2020	Tamil Nadu, India
2020	Proclamation by Inner Truth - Mr. Shyam Kumar PK, Karnataka, India on December 22 2020	Karnataka, India
2020	Proclamation by President of Heritage Conservation Society Nepal, Mr. Saroj Manandhar, Kathmandu, Nepal on December 23 2020	Kathmandu, Nepal
2020	Proclamation by Mr. Pedro J. Diaz Ballester, President of Dominican International Business Federation and Lawyer (Florida, USA) on December 24 2020	Florida, USA
2020	Proclamation by the Chief High Priest of Buddhist Maha Vihara, Most Ven Datak K Sri Dhammaratna (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) on December 24 2020	Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
2020	Proclamation by the CEO of BTP Advisors, Mr. Mark Pursey (London, United Kingdom) on December 24 2020	London, United Kingdom
2020	Proclamation by Mr. Najeeb Noori , Lawyer (Afghanistan) on December 28 2020	Afghanistan
2020	Proclamation by Ms. Susan Sarandon, Actress, New York, USA on December 28 2020	New York, USA
2020	Proclamation by President of Malaysian Vegetarian Society Mr. Raj Kumar Sheth (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) on December 28 2020	Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
2020	Proclamation by Secretary of Shree Ayyappa Seva Sangham, Mr. Surendhar Krishnan, Maharastra , India on December 29 2020	Maharastra, India
2020	Proclamation by Secretary of Cheeta Camp, Shivalayam - Mr. Murugan (Tamil Nadu, India) on December 29 2020	Tamil Nadu, India
2020	Proclamation by President of Thiru Vel Murugan Temple Trust, Mr. Thavdan Rasamani (Tamil Nadu, India) on December 29 2020	Tamil Nadu, India
2021	Proclamation by Chairman of Saichhik Pratisthan (Jalajala Shishu Sadan Secondary School), Mr. Noshir Maskey (Kathmandu, Nepal) on January 1 2021	Kathmandu, Nepal
2021	Proclamation by Managing Director of Manolaya Mental Asylum ,Mr. G Manikandan (Tamil Nadu, India) on January 1 2021	Tamil Nadu, India
2021	Proclamation by the General Secretary of Sekkizhar Kalvi Panpattu Kazhagam - Mr. Ma. Ganapathy (Chennai, India) on January 1 2021	Chennai, India
2021	Proclamation by the Chairman of International Mudaliar & Pillaimar Association , Mr. Chevalar Arunachalam (Bangalore, India) on January 1 2021	Bangalore, India
2021	Proclamation by the Medical Director of Inga Health Foundation, Dr. Krishna Shama Rao (Bangalore , India) on January 1 2021	Bangalore, India
2021	Proclamation by the Co-Trustee of Inga Health Foundation, Dr. Chetana K (Bangalore, India) on January 1 2021	Bangalore, India
2021	Proclamation by Consultant, Obstetrician, Gynecologist, Former-Associate Professor at Ambedkar Medical College , Dr. Shanti (Bangalore, India) on January 1 2021	Bangalore, India
2021	Proclamation by Secretary of Shree Ayyappa Seva Sangham, Mr. Surendhar Krishnan(Maharastra , India) on January 1 2021	Maharastra , India
2021	Proclamation by the Honorable Mr. Richard Than, Mayor of City of Milipitas (California, USA) on January 1 2021
2021	Commendation by the CEO of ExpertusONE, Mr. Ramesh Ramani (San Jose, California, USA) on January 1 2021
2021	Commendation by Entrepeneur, Mr. Balaji Srinivasan (San Jose, California, USA) on January 1 2021.
2021	Commendation letter by the President of Confera Corporation, Mr. Kalar Rajendiran (Burlingame, California, USA) on January 1 2021
2021	Commendation letter by the Founder and Chief Technology Offider of Anisshka Corporation, Mrs. Sharmila Rajendiran (San Jose California USA) on January 1 2021
2021	Commendation by the Founder & CEO of Dharma Forms, Mr. Vinesh Rathore (San Jose, California, USA) on January 1 2021.
2021	Commendation by Dr. Vivek Bansal, MD (Plastic Surgeon) and Dr. Sonia Bansal, MD (Dermatologist, Founder of Elite MD Institute) - Denville & Beverly Hills, California, USA on January 1 2021
2021	Commendation letter by Mr. Srikant Yanamandra, Technology Manager at Adobe (California, USA) on January 1 2021
2021	Commendation letter by Mrs. Nitya Ramani, Vice President at SalesForce (California, USA) on January 1 2021
2021	Commendation letter by Retired Internist and Gastroenterologist, Dr. Manmohan Kumar, MD (California, USA) on January 1 2021
2021	Commendation letter by Dr. Prema Kothandaraman, MD, President & Owner of The OB-Gyn Place (California, USA) on January 1 2021
2021	Commendation letter by Dr. Rupam Khanna, Dentist, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist (Denville, California, USA) on January 2 2021
2021	Commendation letter by Mrs. Corina Barbu, Trustee of BARBU Family Trust (Pennsylvania, USA) on January 3 2021
2021	Commendation letter by Dr. Satinder Swaroopa MD & Clinical Professor of the University of California Irvine, School of Medicine (California, USA) on January 2 2021
2021	Commendation letter by Mrs. Saritha Pasupuleti, President Pinaakini Inc. (Texas, USA) on January 2 2021