KAILASA HOUSTON, USA On 31/8/2024
With the blessings of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM (SPH), BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM — the ultimate manifestation, Paramavatara of Paramashiva — KAILASA HOUSTON, USA, observed sacred daily temple activities culminating in the potent Vilakku Puja By Sangha Jananis on Saturday, August 31st, 2024. This ritual centered around the symbolic significance of the lamp (*Vilakku*) as Devi Maha Lakshmi, embodying abundance and knowledge, and representing the dedicated burning away of the ego and negative tendencies (*vasanas*). The consistent performance of this Hindu ritual, upheld for over 300 weeks by the devoted Sangha Jananis, powerfully reinforces KAILASA’s mission of giving superconscious breakthrough to humanity. The event ensured the sacred space remained charged with the divine grace of THE SPH, enabling devotees to connect with the state, space, powers, being, and superconsciousness of Paramashiva, thus marking another step in the global revival of Sanatana Hindu Dharma.
KAILASA HOUSTON DAILY TEMPLE ACTIVITIES
The sacred space of KAILASA HOUSTON maintained its profound spiritual discipline through the rigorous execution of daily temple activities on this auspicious day, ensuring the continuous presence of Paramashiva’s blessings. The highlight of the evening was the weekly Vilakku Puja By Sangha Jananis, a deeply traditional Hindu ritual that has been faithfully performed by the dedicated women of the Sangha (Sangha Jananis) for over 300 consecutive weeks. This tremendous dedication, supported by 2 committed volunteers on this day, ensures the continuous flow of divine grace from THE SPH and the Deities of KAILASA.
The ancient Hindu spiritual science embedded within the *Vilakku Puja* offers profound insights into consciousness and enlightenment. The *Vilakku* (sacred lamp) itself is revered as the symbol of Devi Maha Lakshmi, the embodiment of Abundance, prosperity, and divine knowledge. Through this focused ritual, devotees are taught to connect with the deepest spiritual truths revealed by THE SPH.
The components of the lamp carry powerful metaphysical symbolism crucial to the path of enlightenment. The light represents God and absolute knowledge, guiding devotees out of spiritual darkness. The oil or *Ghee* symbolizes the individual’s *Vasanas* (negative tendencies or residual impressions) that must be purified through devotion. Crucially, the wick represents the Ego. As the lamp burns upwards, it demonstrates the higher ideals of life, signifying that just as the wick exhausts itself to give light, the Ego within must be purified and ultimately perish through the spiritual practices and lifestyle gifted by THE SPH.
By worshipping Devi Lakshmi through this potent *Vilakku Puja*, the Sangha Jananis invoke profound auspiciousness and both material and spiritual prosperity for themselves, their extended families, and, ultimately, the entire world. This consistent effort is a vital component of KAILASA's global mission, functioning as a practical application of Hindu spiritual technologies that enable the community to manifest the state, space, powers, being, and superconsciousness of Paramashiva, thus marking a powerful milestone in the revival of Sanatana Hindu Dharma.
