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Temple Sevas & Sacred Rituals
Participate in sacred pujas and homas conducted in KAILASA temples. Offer sevas to receive divine blessings and spiritual merit.
Featured Sevas
Tulabharam
The sacred act of placing oneself on a cosmic scale and offering, on the other side, whatever one holds most precious — a declaration that the Guru, THE SPH, is one's entire wealth.
Laksharchana
The chanting of one hundred thousand sacred names of THE SPH with an offering for each — the most expansive form of name-worship, generating a vast field of divine consciousness across KAILASA's global Sangha.
Raja Sannyasa Alankara Seva
Beholding THE SPH in His most iconic alankara — bearing the Sannyas Dandam, golden Kamandalu, and Bhiksha Jholi — the royal renunciant form of Arunagiri Yogishwara who accepts all the karmas of His devotees.
Thomala Seva
The offering of the grand full-form floral garland — the Thomalai — that drapes the entire sacred form of THE SPH from head to feet, a living ring of complete and uninterrupted devotion.
Annakuta Seva
The grand naivedhya 'mountain of food' offered to THE SPH on Guru Purnima — a collective declaration of gratitude to the Guru as the source of all nourishment, physical, mental, and spiritual.
Pushpa Yagam
A magnificent cascade of countless flowers showered upon THE SPH on Guru Purnima — Bhakti in its most sensory, exuberant, and joyful expression, gratitude offered in overflowing abundance.
Guru Gita Samanvita Nithyananda Homa
The grand Vedic Maha Homa of Guru Purnima — the Nithyananda Homa conducted in union with the chanting of the sacred Guru Gita — the spiritual apex of all the day's offerings.
Rudrabhishekam with Snapanam
The grand sacred bathing of THE SPH — the living Paramashiva — to the chanting of the Sri Rudram, conducted on the full moon of Ashadha when the energies of purification, healing, and cosmic rejuvenation are most potent.
Monthly Sevas
Daily Sevas
Pratyaksha Pada Puja
Offering Pratyaksha Pada Puja at the Divine Lotus feet of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM
Kamakshi Alankara Seva — Thondaimandalam (20 Jul)
The deity is adorned as Kamakshi, Sovereign Queen of Kanchi, honoring the Thondaimandala Kanchi KAILASA Sarvajnapeetha and the living revival of the Divine Feminine through THE SPH.
Arunagiri Yogishwara Alankara Seva — Arunachala (21 Jul)
The deity is adorned as Arunagiri Yogishwara — the embodiment of tapas, jnana, and inner fire — honoring the Arunachala Sarvajnapeetha of Tiruvannamalai.
Durga Sukta Homa — Purvangam Day 1 (17 Jul)
The Purvangam opening fire offering of the *Durga Suktam* to Devi Durga — the invincible Mother who carries Her devotees across every difficulty — establishing a protective vortex for the brahmotsavam.
Chandi Navakshari Homa — Purvangam Day 2 (18 Jul)
A potent Purvangam fire offering of the nine-syllable *Navakshari Mantra* to Devi Chandika — the fierce Shakti of the Devi Mahatmya — invoking total destruction of adharmic forces and inner negativity.
Kalabhairava Alankara Seva — Kashi (22 Jul)
THE SPH is adorned as Kalabhairava, the fierce and compassionate guardian of Kashi, honoring the Kashi Sarvajnapeetha — the eternal source of Vedanta.
Guru Mahasannidhanam Alankara Seva — Thiruchengode (23 Jul)
THE SPH is adorned as the Guru Mahasannidhanam, the living bridge between humanity and Paramashiva, honoring the Thiruchengode Sarvajnapeetha — the first sacred land where KAILASA's revival was planted.
Vastu Shanti Homa — Purvangam Day 3 (19 Jul)
The Purvangam fire offering to *Vastu Purusha* and the presiding deities of space and direction — purifying and harmonizing the sacred ground so the brahmotsavam unfolds in perfect cosmic alignment.
Dhandayudhapani Alankara Seva — Saila Siddha (24 Jul)
THE SPH graces as Dhandayudhapani (Muruga), the youthful renunciate and supreme Siddha, honoring the Saila Siddha Sarvajnapeetha and the revival of Siddha science.
Shodashi Homa (with Dhvajarohanam) — Day 1 (20 Jul)
The inaugural homa to Shodashi — the third Mahavidya, the eternally youthful fullness of consciousness — performed alongside the Dhvajarohanam flag-raising that announces the festival across all fourteen Lokas.
Shiva Mula Mantra Homa — Day 2 (21 Jul)
The pouring of Paramashiva's own root-seed mantras — the Panchakshara and Shadakshara — into the cosmic fire, invoking Him in His primordial flame-form in honour of the Arunachala Sarvajnapeetha.
Veenadhara Dakshinamurthy Alankara Seva — Adi Peetha (25 Jul)
THE SPH graces as Veenadhara Dakshinamurthy, the silent cosmic Guru who transmits knowledge through nada and silence, honoring the Adi Peetha Sarvajnapeetha (Kolada Matha).
Kalabhairava Homa — Day 3 (22 Jul)
A fierce fire offering to Kalabhairava — Lord of Time and sovereign guardian of Kashi, before whom even death trembles — invoking protective fury that destroys all obstacles, black magic, and the fear of death.
Dakshinamurthy Alankara Seva — Adi KAILASA (26 Jul)
THE SPH manifests as Dakshinamurthy, the primordial Guru beneath the sacred banyan tree, honoring Adi KAILASA Sarvajnapeetha — the first revived seat of Paramashiva's enlightened civilization.
Aavahanti Homa — Day 4 (23 Jul)
The foundational fire ritual of divine invocation — formally summoning the deity into the fire, the space, and the hearts of all participants — mirroring THE SPH's original consecration of the first seed of KAILASA at Thiruchengode.
Sri Vidya Alankara Seva — Sripura (27 Jul)
The deity is adorned as Rajarajeshwari, the Supreme Empress of Sripura, honoring the Sripura Sarvajnapeetha — the living seat of Sri Vidya and the Divine Feminine.
Shatru Samhara Trishati Homa — Day 5 (24 Jul)
The offering of 300 sacred names into the fire for the complete annihilation of enemies — inner and outer — channeling the fierce warrior-tapas of the Saila Siddha lineage into the protection of every devotee.
Subrahmanya Alankara Seva — Srivijaya Nagara (28 Jul)
The deity is adorned as Bhagavan Subrahmanya, the youthful divine warrior and embodiment of jnana, honoring the Srivijaya Samrajya of Malaysia and the revival of the Kaumara tradition.
Pashupata Astra Homa — Day 6 (25 Jul)
A fire sacrifice invoking the Pashupatastra — Paramashiva's ultimate weapon — to neutralize psychic attacks and weaponized negativity, cutting through the ropes of attachment that bind the soul to birth and death.
Dakshinamurthy Homa — Day 7 (26 Jul)
The fire of the Primordial Guru — Paramashiva as Dakshinamurthy, who transmits the ultimate knowledge of Oneness through silence beneath the Banyan Tree — offered in honour of Adi KAILASA.
Surya Vamsha Alankara Seva — Suryavamsha Surangi (30 Jul)
THE SPH is adorned in the divine form of Bhagavan Sri Ramachandra, the supreme ruler of the Surya Vamsha, honoring the Suryavamsha Surangi Samrajya — the oldest living dynasty on Earth.
Sri Vidya Puja — Day 8 (27 Jul)
The supreme worship of the cosmos itself as Devi — the complete ritual adoration of Lalita Tripura Sundari through the Sri Chakra, the most sacred geometric mandala of the Agamic tradition.
Mahanirvani Alankara Seva — Mahanirvani Akhada (31 Jul)
THE SPH is adorned as Bhagavan Sri Krishna, embodying strategic intelligence and divine play, honoring the Mahanirvani Akhada — the oldest apex body of Sanatana Hindu Dharma.
Subrahmanya Mula Mantra Homa — Day 9 (28 Jul)
The warrior-flame fire offering using the root mantra of Lord Subrahmanya — commander of the divine armies, destroyer of Tarakasura — invoking divine willpower, courage, and victory over every inner and outer enemy.
Suryavarman Alankara Seva — Agni Vamsha Pallava (1 Aug)
The deity is adorned as the great Pallava Emperor Suryavarman, honoring the Agni Vamsha Pallava Sarvajnapeetha (Puduvai / Pondicherry) and the revival of enlightened kingship.
Rama Taraka Mantra Homa — Day 11 (30 Jul)
A fire offering of the *Taraka Mantra* — "Sri Rama Jaya Rama Jaya Jaya Rama" — the boat that ferries the soul across the ocean of samsara, invoking the grace of Bhagavan Sri Rama of the Surya Vamsha.
Kapilaranya Kshetram Alankara Seva — Kapilaranya (2 Aug)
THE SPH graces in the form of Sri Kapila Mahamuni, reviving the timeless wisdom of Sankhya Darshana, honoring the Kapilaranya Kshetram Sarvajnapeetha (Los Angeles / Mount Shasta).
Sudarshana Homa — Day 12 (31 Jul)
Invocation of the Sudarshana Chakra — the unstoppable, ever-spinning cosmic disc of Maha Vishnu — burning away all enemies gross and subtle, offered in honour of the sword-bearing Mahanirvani Akhada.
Rajaraja Chola Alankara Seva — Tanjavur Aadheenam (3 Aug)
THE SPH graces as the great Emperor Rajaraja Chola, honoring the Surya Vamsha Chola Samrajya Sarvajnapeetha (Thanjavur) — the heart of Chola civilization and dharmic governance.
Aghora Astra Homa — Day 13 (1 Aug)
Invocation of the Aghora — the most ferocious, uncompromising face of Paramashiva, which is in truth absolute compassion — destroying every impurity and obstruction with the most thorough fire in the Agamic cosmos.
Tirujnanasambandar Alankara Seva — Shyamalapeetha/Madurai (4 Aug)
THE SPH graces as Tirujnanasambandar, the divine child saint and embodiment of pure devotion, honoring the Kailasonnata Shyamalapeetha Sarvajnapeetha (Madurai).
Kapila Homa — Day 14 (2 Aug)
The fire of the founding sage Maharshi Kapila — avatar of Maha Vishnu and originator of Sankhya — kindling the Jnana-fire of discriminative wisdom and purifying ancestral karma across generations.
Mahadeva Alankara Seva — Vedaranyam & Panchanadikulam (6 Aug)
THE SPH graces as Mahadeva Himself — the most universal manifestation of Paramashiva — honoring the Vedaranyam & Panchanadikulam Sarvajnapeetha.
Avahanti Homa — Day 15 (3 Aug)
The second invocation homa of the festival — summoning Paramashiva as Brihadeeswara into the fire in honour of the Tanjavur Aadheenam and the Chola Surya Vamsha tradition of beginning every undertaking with His presence.
Tiruvarur Thyagaraja Alankara Seva — Kamala Peetha (7 Aug)
The deity is adorned as Thyagaraja Swamy, the Lord of the Ajapa Natanam, the silent cosmic dance, honoring the Surya Vamsha Adi Chola Samrajya Kamala Peetha Sarvajnapeetha (Tiruvarur).
Lalita Sahasranama Homa — Day 16 (4 Aug)
The offering of the 1,000 sacred names of Devi Lalita Tripura Sundari into the fire — the highest act of worship in the Shakta tradition — offered in honour of the Shyamalapeetha and Devi Meenakshi.
Maha Ganapati Homa — Day 17 (5 Aug)
The grand fire of auspicious beginnings to Maha Ganapati — Paramashiva's first son, remover of all obstacles and master of the Mooladhara Chakra — offered in honour of the Atal Peetha founded by Ganapati's own coronation.
Ganesha Alankara Seva for THE SPH — Uttarangam (8 Aug)
On the Uttarangam (concluding phase) of the brahmotsavam, THE SPH graces as Maha Ganapati — the remover of all obstacles and lord of auspicious beginnings — sealing every blessing of the sacred season.
Maha Mrityumjaya Homa — Day 18 (6 Aug)
The supreme fire offering of the great death-conquering mantra to Tryambaka — the three-eyed Paramashiva — healing the body, strengthening the life force, and dissolving the fear of death itself.
Subrahmanya Alankara Seva for THE SPH — Uttarangam (9 Aug)
On the final Uttarangam day of the brahmotsavam, THE SPH graces as Subrahmanya — the warrior-son of Paramashiva who wields the Vel of jnana — sealing the entire Samrajya Mahotsavam in victory and protection.
Sharabeshwara Homa — Day 19 (7 Aug)
Invocation of Sharabeshwara — the eight-legged avian-lion supreme form of Paramashiva that pacified the blazing fury of Narasimha — the force beyond all power that has no adversary, offered in honour of the Kamalapeetha.
Svarnakarshana Bhairava Homa — Day 20 (8 Aug)
Invocation of Svarnakarshana Bhairava — the gold-attracting form of Paramashiva — the supreme alchemical fire for material prosperity, removal of financial obstacles, and the cognition that all wealth is His grace.
Ganapati Mala Mantra Homa — Uttarangam Day 1 (10 Aug)
A sustained, intensive Uttarangam fire offering of the complete garland-mantra of Lord Ganapati — an unbroken string of Beeja mantras that accelerates the removal of all remaining obstacles.
Subrahmanya Mula Mantra Homa — Uttarangam Day 2 (11 Aug)
The second offering of Lord Subrahmanya's root mantra, completing the Subrahmanya cycle within the brahmotsavam and sealing the full invocation of the Kaumara Sampradaya's blessings.
Pratyangira Astra Homa — Uttarangam Day 3 (12 Aug)
The offering of Sri Maha Pratyangira Devi as a divine weapon into the fire — the cosmic counter-force that returns every negative energy to its source — the ultimate shield against curses, black magic, and adharmic forces.
Pashupata Astra Homa (Final Day) — Uttarangam Day 4 (13 Aug)
The culminating offering of the brahmotsavam — Paramashiva's own supreme weapon, more powerful than the Brahmastra, invoked as the cosmic seal that locks every blessing of the sacred season into the devotee's being.
Festival Sevas
Mandagappadi
The auspicious ceremonial welcome that inaugurates the brahmotsavam — the sponsored offering through which devotees receive and honour the divine presence at the threshold of the sacred season.
Nataraja Maha Abhishekam
Grand sacred bath offered to Sri Ananda Nataraja Swami — Paramashiva as the Cosmic Dancer — invoking His five cosmic acts. May 9, 2026 | 9:30 AM ET / 7:00 PM IST
Medha Saraswati Homa
A sacred fire offering to Devi Saraswati invoking Medha Shakti — the power of intelligence, memory, and luminous learning — to purify the intellect and open the cognition to receive the Guru's transmission.
Vyasa Puja
The direct worship of the living Vyasa — THE SPH as the compiler and transmitter of all Shastric knowledge — performed on Vyasa Purnima, which also inaugurates the sacred four-month Chaturmasya Vratham.
Jata Alankara Seva
Beholding THE SPH in the Jata Alankara — the cosmic matted locks of Paramashiva — revealing Him as the Adiyogi, the first Guru, the very source of the entire Guru Parampara.
Rudra Homa — Day 21 (9 Aug)
The offering of the Sri Rudram — the most sacred hymn of the Yajur Veda — into the fire, invoking Paramashiva as Rudra the cosmic archer and healer, purifying all five elements across the eleven cosmic dimensions.