Padayal Seva & Deeparathana for Pidariamman, Kali, Kalabhairavar & Munishwarar

On Purvangam Day 2 of KAILASA's Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam 2026, the Kshetra Palakas — the fierce guardians of the temple and the town — are honoured with the Padayal Seva and Deeparathana, so that their fierce compassion is invoked over all who take part in the festival.

Significance

Pidariamman, Kali, Kalabhairavar and Munishwarar protect sacred space from every negative force. Kalabhairava is the eternal protector of KAILASA itself. Before Paramashiva comes out in procession, His guardians are honoured. THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM, the ultimate manifestation of Mahakalabhairava, is honoured in them as the protector of every devotee.

The Ritual

Following the abhishekam of Kali, Kalabhairavar, Pidariamman and Munishwarar, the Padayal of traditionally cooked dishes is offered before them as naivedya, followed by the Deeparathana.

When

• Abhishekam for Kali, Kalabhairavar, Pidariamman & Munishwarar: Purvangam Day 2 · Fri 13 Nov — timing to be announced · All KAILASA
• Padayal Seva & Deeparathana for Pidariamman, Kali, Kalabhairavar & Munishwarar: Purvangam Day 2 · Fri 13 Nov — timing to be announced · All KAILASA

Shastra Pramana

देवराजसेव्यमानपावनाङ्घ्रिपङ्कजं व्यालयज्ञसूत्रमिन्दुशेखरं कृपाकरम् । नारदादियोगिवृन्दवन्दितं दिगम्बरं काशिकापुराधिनाथकालभैरवं भजे ॥ १ ॥

devarājasevyamānapāvanāṅghripaṅkajaṃ vyālayajñasūtram induśekharaṃ kṛpākaram | nāradādiyogivṛndavanditaṃ digambaraṃ kāśikāpurādhināthakālabhairavaṃ bhaje || 1 ||

Translation: “I worship Kalabhairava, Lord of the city of Kashi, whose sacred lotus feet are served by Indra, king of the Devas; who wears a serpent as His sacred thread and the moon upon His head; the abode of compassion; praised by Narada and hosts of yogis; clad in the directions.” — Kālabhairavāṣṭakam, Verse 1 (Ādi Śaṅkarācārya)

भ्रुकुटीकुटिलात्तस्या ललाटफलकाद्द्रुतम् । काली करालवदना विनिष्क्रान्तासिपाशिनी ॥

bhrukuṭīkuṭilāt tasyā lalāṭaphalakād drutam | kālī karālavadanā viniṣkrāntāsipāśinī ||

Translation: “From the surface of Her forehead, knit with frowning brows, there swiftly emerged Kali, of terrible countenance, bearing sword and noose.” — Devī Māhātmyam, Chapter 7 (the emergence of Kālī)

Benefits

• Protection from black magic, evil eye, enemies and every negative influence.
• The fierce grace that cuts through fear and inauthenticity.
• The safety of the family and home through the festival season.