Eambalam Pondicherry
Aadheenam
29 June 2014
In 2014, The SPH re-established the great energy field, originally created through the 8 garbhas, with the inauguration of the Nithyanandeshwara Temple. The entire community gathered to receive The SPH with 1008 Poorna Kumbha, the highest honor given to royalty, on the auspicious occasion and the grand celebrations had the most elaborate rituals performed for the benefit and prosperity of humankind.
The festivities included:
- An elaborate procession, with a variety of musical instruments and performers
- Prana Prathishta (consecration) of the deity of Lord Muruga
- Inauguration of the Eambalam Ashram (monastery) and the Śri Nithyanandeshwara Temple in Eambalam
- Kumbhabhishekam (energizing process) of the Nithyanandeshwara Temple
- 108 Vilakku Puja (worship of lamps)
- Prana Prathishta of the Spatika Lingam
- 108 Rudra Homa (fire ritual worshiping Lord Rudra, a form of Śiva)
- Maha Satsang (discourse attended by a mass number of people) in Tamil
The SPH blessing the crowds upon arrival in Pondicherry
Rudra homa (sacred fire ritual) performed by 108 families
The SPH performing aarti (sacred offering of light) to the deity of Ganesha
The SPH performing the Kumbhabhishekam (energizing process) of the Śri Nithyanandeshwara Temple
The SPH offering worship to the presiding deities of KAILĀSA, Śri Nithyanandeshwara & Nithyanandeshwari
Band of traditional drummers, known as Chandamelam, welcome The SPH as part of thegrand procession
The streets of Pondicherry packed with people eagerly waiting to receive The SPH
Vilakku Puja (worship of lamps) performed by 108 families
The SPH performing the Kumbhabhishekam (energizing process) of the Śri Nithyanandeshwara Temple
The Kingdom of Eambalam Today
The SPH’s presence in Pondicherry lives on in the hearts of people of the Agni Vamsa Pallava Sāmrājyam. Across the region, the flag of KAILĀSA still flies high in the numerous centers and home temples. With the blessings of The SPH, the Agni Vamsa Pallava Sāmrājyam continues to serve the people through various free workshops, rituals, anna dhaan (food charity), free book distribution, and more.
A sanyasi (Hindu Monk) of the Sovereign Order of KAILĀSA’s Nithyānanda hoists the flag of KAILĀSA in multiple ecosystems across the city
Devotees distribute free copies of KAILĀSA’s publications in Tamil across the region
Anna dhaan (food charity) in various locations across the region
A sanyasi (Hindu Monk) of the Sovereign Order of KAILĀSA’s Nithyānanda hoists the flag of KAILĀSA in multiple ecosystems across the city
Free anna dhaan (food charity) to serve the people of the region
A devotee offers puja (the ritualistic worship) to the presiding deities of KAILĀSA, Nithyanandeshwara, Nithyanandeshwari, and The SPH