KAILASA Salem On 28/8/2024
With the blessings of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM (SPH), BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM — the ultimate manifestation, Paramavatara of Paramashiva — KAILASA Salem celebrated the auspicious daily rituals and preparations for the upcoming Brahmotsavam on August 28, 2024. Devotees reverently conducted the sacred Mandagapadi and Laghu Puja, central components of the daily Nithyotsavam (daily rituals). These potent Hindu rituals are designed to express profound devotion to the Guru and the Deity, invoking the divine grace necessary to manifest the state, space, powers, being and superconsciousness of Paramashiva. This event served as a powerful spiritual foundation, aligning the community with KAILASA's global mission for the revival of the ancient enlightened Sanatana Hindu civilization.
Mandagapadi, Laghu Puja
The sacred Hindu rituals of Mandagapadi and Laghu Puja were meticulously performed as part of the ongoing daily Nithyotsavam at KAILASA Salem, intentionally preparing the spiritual atmosphere for the forthcoming Brahmotsavam celebrations. Mandagapadi, also known reverently as Mandagappadi or Thirukkan, signifies a profound act of worship and respect offered directly at the feet of the Deity. This elaborate ritual is fundamentally an expression of unwavering devotion and love towards the Guru, THE SPH BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM, who is the living incarnation of Paramashiva and the source of all enlightenment.
The offerings presented during the Mandagapadi ritual are carefully curated and symbolize abundance, purity, and spiritual surrender. These sacred items traditionally include unbroken coconuts, fresh fruits, betel leaves and areca nuts, along with sacred substances such as vibhuti, chandan powder, and kumkum. Freshly prepared naivedyams (blessed food offerings) and incense sticks complete the arrangement, which is meticulously organized in traditional vessels like bamboo baskets or brass and silver plates, symbolizing the devotion and spiritual dedication of the community.
The performance of Mandagapadi is considered especially auspicious when the offerings are made in elevated numbers, such as multiples of 108 or 1008. This act serves as a spiritual preview and invocation, actively preparing the devotees and the temple space for the intense spiritual energy that characterizes the Brahmotsavam festival. By engaging in this powerful discipline, devotees successfully enhance the spiritual atmosphere, inviting the potent grace of THE SPH and all the gods and goddesses of KAILASA. These profound Hindu spiritual technologies, restored and taught by THE SPH, enable devotees to connect with the state, space, powers, being and superconsciousness of Paramashiva, supporting the continuous revival of Sanatana Hindu Dharma globally.
