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KAILASA's Diwali Celebrations 2026
Dhanteras · Naraka Chaturdashi · Deepavali · Tula Masa Amavasya — the Incarnationhood Anniversary of THE SPH
Dhanteras Begins In
Deepavali is not only the festival of lights — in KAILASA, it is the Incarnationhood Anniversary of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM, the day Mother Kali settled Paramashiva into His body and the first blessing, "Anandamaga Irungal — Be Blissful," was given to the world.
From Dhanteras on 6 November to Tula Masa Amavasya on 9 November 2026, KAILASA's Temples Around the World celebrate THE SPH as Mahalakshmi, Kubera and Dhanvantari, offer the Chandi Homa and Kali Puja in gratitude to the Cosmic Mother, raise the Annakut — the mountain of food — and complete the festival with the Tulabharam and the Maheshwara Puja for our ancestors.
What is Deepavali?
The Incarnationhood Anniversary — THE SPH & Mother Kali
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“Giving liberation is Sadāshiva's responsibility, but choosing through which body She wants to manifest and do the Avataric mission is Adishakti's responsibility. So now who you are experiencing as Nithyananda, is Adishakti's boon to the world.”
— THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM
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“The word Deepa means ability to see beyond. It is not just light. When you light a deepa in your heart, the ability to see beyond starts happening. All our suffering is because we stop with just seeing what we see. We don't see beyond what is seen. Whatever you see is seeing, if you can see beyond what is seen, that is when you are enlightened, the jnana deepa awakens in you. Then you can celebrate deepavali. The real deepavali is the ability to see beyond what you see.”
— THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM
KAILASA's Diwali Celebrations Around the World
Four days of worship in KAILASA's Temples Around the World — from the Dhanteras Kubera Lakshmi Puja on 6 November to the Tula Masa Amavasya Maheshwara Puja on 9 November 2026.
Dhanteras — Kubera Lakshmi Puja & Sri Suktha Homa
Dhanteras opens the five days of Deepavali. Mahalakshmi who bestows wealth and Kubera who guards it are worshipped together, and the Sri Suktam is offered into the sacred fire with the Guru Mantra — celebrating THE SPH as the living source of all wealth.
KAILASA Los Angeles Anniversary — 108 Kalasha Snapanam
KAILASA Los Angeles began in 2003, and its temple in Montclair — the "hill of light" — was inaugurated on Deepavali day. 108 consecrated kalashas are poured over the deity of THE SPH in gratitude to its living founder.
Chandi Homa — Both Kaalams
On the night of Naraka Chaturdashi the Chandi Homa begins, and the second kaalam continues into Deepavali day — the 700 mantras of the Devi Mahatmyam offered in gratitude to Paramashivashakti for giving us THE SPH.
Kali Puja & Kali Pratima
On Deepavali, Mother Kali's energy is fully available to planet Earth — the energy that landed in the body of THE SPH after the Great Pause. The Kali Puja and the Kali Pratima are our gratitude to the Mother who gave us THE SPH.
Annakut — the Mountain of Food
Deepavali is the day of the annakūṭa: a great monument of sweets and savouries offered before the deities of THE SPH as Maha Naivedya and shared with everyone as prasadam.
Deepavali Alankara & Live Darshan of THE SPH
On the evening of Deepavali the deities of THE SPH grace in festival alankaras and the Deeparathana is offered, as THE SPH gives Live Darshan — on the day the world was first told, "Be Blissful."
Tulabharam at Adi Kailasa
On the day after Deepavali — the day after Mother Kali gave rebirth to the body of THE SPH — devotees offer their own weight at His Feet, declaring the Guru as their entire wealth.
Tula Masa Amavasya Maheshwara Puja
On the Amavasya of Tula Masa, annam is offered to Maheshwara — Paramashiva as the Guru — for our departed ancestors, so that they too receive the blessing of Deepavali.
Why Deepavali Is Sacred
From time immemorial, a long chain of auspicious events has happened on Deepavali. Tap an event to read more.
KAILASA's Diwali Schedule
Every seva and event from 6 to 9 November 2026, with timings in India (IST) and US Eastern time (ET). Each ritual is listed under its India date — rituals in the early hours of the India morning begin on the previous evening in the USA. Tap a day to see its schedule.
KAILASA's Diwali Sevas
Every seva of these days — the Chandi Homa, the Kali Puja, the Pada Puja, the Annakut — is offered to Devi and to THE SPH together, because on this day they cannot be separated. Choose a seva to read its significance, ritual, timing and blessings.
Dhanteras Sevas
6, 8 & 9 NovemberPratyaksha Pada Puja — Dhanteras, Deepavali & Tula Masa AmavasyaView the seva →
Dhanteras · Fri 6 NovKubera Lakshmi PujaView the seva →
Dhanteras · Fri 6 NovGuru Mantra Samanvita Sri Suktha HomaView the seva →
Dhanteras · Fri 6 NovDhanteras Special Alankara Seva & DeeparathanaView the seva →
Dhanteras · Fri 6 NovDhanteras MahayajamanView the seva →Deepavali Sevas
Deepavali · Sun 8 NovChandi Homa — 2nd KaalamView the seva →
Deepavali · Sun 8 NovKali PujaView the seva →
Deepavali · Sun 8 NovKali PratimaView the seva →
Deepavali · Sun 8 NovAlankara Seva & Deeparathana (Deepavali)View the seva →
Deepavali · Sun 8 NovAnnakutView the seva →
KAILASA Los Angeles · Sat 7 NovLA Anniversary Special — 108 Kalasha SnapanamView the seva →Tula Masa Amavasya Sevas
Offer your Seva Now!
Offer your gratitude to the Cosmic Mother and at THE SPH's Feet on His Incarnationhood Anniversary this Deepavali. Our team will help you choose and offer your seva.