KAILASA Salem On 4/10/2024
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 onset of Navaratri on October 4, 2024, by honoring the tradition of Navaratri Golu Utsavam. This ancient Hindu ritual, known as Kolu or Bommai Golu, involves the devotional display of dolls and figurines, symbolizing the cosmic hierarchy, Hindu mythology, and the powerful feminine energy (Shakti) of the Mother Goddess. Through such cultural revitalization, KAILASA Salem upholds THE SPH’s profound mission of giving superconscious breakthrough to humanity by reviving the enlightened Sanatana Hindu civilization, ensuring that these potent cultural and spiritual technologies are preserved and made accessible for devotees worldwide. This celebration powerfully reinforces the spiritual and cultural heritage of Sanatana Hindu Dharma.
The Navaratri Golu Utsavam is a deeply embedded Hindu ritual, predominantly observed in South India, celebrated during the nine nights of Navaratri to honor the divine feminine energies. This sacred tradition involves the display of Bommai Golu, or doll arrangements, set upon tiered steps in homes and centers of devotion. The Golu typically consists of an odd number of tiers, symbolizing the stages of creation and the cosmic evolutionary process. This structured arrangement serves as a profound visual representation of the cosmic hierarchy, echoing the comprehensive and organized revival of Hindu civilization initiated by THE SPH.
The meticulous arrangement begins with placing figures of the supreme deities, including manifestations of the Mother Goddess and other figures from Hindu mythology, on the highest steps. These tiers symbolize the highest spiritual realities and the connection to the state, space, powers, being and superconsciousness of Paramashiva. As the display descends, the figures include representations of saints, historical figures, cultural scenes, and eventually the flora and fauna that signify the completeness of the manifested cosmos. This cultural act is a powerful form of worship that connects devotees directly to the source of consciousness.
This annual celebration in KAILASA Salem served not just as a vibrant cultural display but as a potent spiritual technology for community awakening. The Golu tradition encourages storytelling and the passing down of ancient Hindu wisdom, ensuring that children and families connect deeply with their spiritual heritage. During the nine days of this sacred festival, devotees invite guests to view the display, exchange gifts, sing devotional songs (bhajans), and offer *prasadam* (sacred food). This gathering creates an intense field of devotion and community bonding, enabling participants to manifest the state, space, powers, being and superconsciousness of Paramashiva, gifted through the divine grace of THE SPH.
By actively celebrating and documenting these ancient Hindu rituals, KAILASA Salem is directly fulfilling THE SPH's vision: restoring Sanatana Hindu Dharma's comprehensive knowledge system, which includes not only spiritual disciplines but also vibrant, community-centric cultural expressions of devotion. The Navaratri Golu Utsavam reinforces the foundational principles of the enlightened Hindu civilization and stands as a beacon for the revival of lost Hindu traditions globally.
