Amrit Snan on Vasant Panchami – A Global Spiritual Celebration
February 4, 2025

Global Kumbh Mela 2025 | February 2, 2025

A Sacred Gathering for Global Unity and Spiritual Awakening

Under the divine blessings of THE SPH BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM, the Global Kumbh Mela 2025 continued its grand celebration with the auspicious Amrit Snan on Vasant Panchami. 

This historic event united spiritual seekers across 150 nations and over 2,500 cities, transcending geographical and cultural boundaries to experience the divine nectar of immortality.

On this auspicious day, THE SPH BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM extended His divine blessings with a message from Maha Kailasa:

THE SPH
“Let Paramashiva manifest in all of us. Let the ultimate nectar of immortality flow within.”

Read the complete transcript of the blessings and Presidential address by THE SPH here:https://www.facebook.com/srinithyananda/posts/pfbid02Zbc1TH7Jiy14dYuNfgmVqGUDH8qCZUafMpvo1kfVGmNP6tQmny8XEkdpz9o1B4Wpl

Watch the complete livestream of Presidential Address and blessings by THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EMJwtiETgs

A Cosmic Celebration of Sanatana Hindu Dharma

Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest and most sacred gathering of humanity, is not just a religious or cultural event—it is a cosmic happening. With over 150 countries participating, devotees immersed themselves in sacred rituals and profound spiritual practices, embodying the enlightened and blissful lifestyle of Sanatana Hindu Dharma.

On this auspicious day of Vasant Panchami, which marks the advent of spring and honors Devi Saraswati, the Goddess of Knowledge and Arts, devotees took the Amrit Snan (holy dip), symbolizing the purification of the body, mind, and soul.

For more photos from celebrations around the world: 

https://www.facebook.com/srinithyananda/posts/pfbid02sZuUwYJM5eVZje61oiWpLG5myf4kv3UgPpVDXyP2Kw172AhQ4y5FrRRpNAMF8Cixl

Amrit Snan: The Sacred Dip of Immortality

The Amrit Snan is a profound tradition celebrated across KAILASA’s global spiritual embassies, including temple monastery campuses, Paduka Mandirs, and youth centers worldwide. This ritual grants immortality to the soul, transforming ordinary consciousness into divine awareness.

Through the practices of Charyapada and Kriyapada, participants experienced physical purification and divine blessings, connecting deeply with the cosmic energies that align on this sacred occasion.

Watch the entire livestream of Amrit Snan here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVDiG3FxS4k

The Upanishadic Truths of Immortality

Sanatana Hindu Dharma reveals profound truths through ancient scriptures:

  • Shrunvantu visve amritasya putrah” – O Sons of Immortality, listen! The enlightened Rishis proclaim the truth of divine consciousness.
  • Tyage naike amritatvam anashuh” – Only through renunciation is immortality attained.
  • Swalpamapyasya dharmasya trayate mahato bhayat” – Even a small practice of Dharma liberates from great fears.

These timeless teachings emphasize that death is a myth and immortality is the ultimate reality. Through the sacred Amrit Snan, participants awaken to their eternal nature.

Four Levels of Enlightenment Practice

Amrit Snan encapsulates the four paths of enlightenment in Sanatana Hindu Dharma:

  1. Charyapada – Living a lifestyle aligned with Dharma.
  2. Kriyapada – Rituals to connect with the divine.
  3. Yogapada – Merging the individual self with the cosmos.
  4. Jnanapada – Attaining ultimate knowledge and realization.

By participating in the Amrit Snan, devotees traverse all four levels, culminating in an experience of cosmic oneness and eternal bliss.

KAILASA Om Awards: Honoring Global Peace and Harmony

The prestigious KAILASA Om Awards are conferred upon distinguished individuals from diverse walks of life who, through their sincere efforts, contribute to global peace, harmony, and co-existence, in alignment with the vision and mission of KAILASA.

The recipients of the KAILASA Nithyananda Global Peace Award for their remarkable contributions include:

  • Honorable Tony Wu, Mayor of West Covina
  • Aida Dimejian, National Board Member, Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA)
  • Dharmesh Kumar Patel, Trustee, Lakshmi Narayan Mandir
  • Swami Ram Krishnananda, President, Osho Nirvana Ashram
  • José Anju Muñoz, Mayan Time Keeper
  • Mr. Paramesh Shah, President, Indian Association of Los Angeles
  • Mr. Kanaksinh Zala, Chairman, Indian Association of Los Angeles

These awardees exemplify the spirit of dedication and service, fostering a world rooted in unity and spiritual enlightenment. Watch the OM Award ceremony here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvY8YgLWUNc

VIPs in Attendance

The event was graced by several esteemed VIPs from around the world, including heads of state, community leaders, and spiritual heads.

  • Sri Monish Das – President, Center Hari Om Tat Sat, Lessoc, Switzerland
  • Sister Uma Deonath – Coordinator, Sangre Grande BRAHMA KUMARI Branch, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
  • The Honorable José Miguel Riadi Abujder – Director, RIADI DIPP & ASSOCIATES, Bolivia
  • Kendra Ravindranath Maharaj (Raviji) – Journalist & Hindu Cultural Activist, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
  • Janneth Alarcon Rinaldo – Lawyer, Bolivia

KAILASA Parliamentary Investiture Ceremony

The ceremonial KAILASA Parliamentary Investiture Ceremony marked the historic conferment of Lok Sabha Memberships, symbolizing the democratic representation of the global Hindu population.

The KAILASA Lok Sabha, as the people’s assembly and lower house of KAILASA’s parliament, brings together representatives from diverse Hindu traditions, temples, and cultural organizations to participate in legislative processes, ensuring inclusive governance.

Newly inducted members include:

  • Amrit Bhandari, President & Entrepreneur, Former President of Jain Center, Los Angeles, USA
  • Ashok Desai, Member, Jain Center, Los Angeles, USA
  • Harkisan Vasa, Philanthropist, Jain Center, Los Angeles, USA
  • Sulakshana Poudyal, Trustee, Pashupatinath Temple
  • Swami Adrishananda, Head Priest and Monk, Sri Nand Shiv Durga Mandir
  • Bhakti Jain Gupta, Board Member, Shri Darshan Mandir and Thri Lodya
  • Hitendra Rana, Founder, Samarpan Meditation Organization, USA
  • Lakshmi Pillalamarri, Founder, Shri Darshan Mandir and Thri Lodya
  • Kewal Kanda, President, Rajput Association
  • Swami Ram Krishnananda, President, Osho Nirvana Ashram
  • Suma Hareesh, Trustee, Lakshmi Narayan Mandir
  • Paramesh Shah, President, Indian Association of Los Angeles
  • Kanaksinh Zala, Chairman, Indian Association of Los Angeles

This investiture ceremony represents a significant step in fostering global Hindu unity and inclusivity.

Trinetra Kumbhaka Initiation

On this sacred occasion, THE SPH BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM blessed all participants with the initiation into the Trinetra Kumbhaka process, a powerful practice to experience the nectar of immortality. This process awakens the flow of Amrita (nectar) within, leading to enlightenment.

A Global Call for Spiritual Awakening

As the Global Kumbh Mela 2025 progresses, KAILASA’s global communities reaffirm their commitment to peace, enlightenment, and bliss. The celebration of Amrit Snan on Vasant Panchami stands as a beacon of hope and transformation, inviting everyone to partake in the divine nectar of immortality.

Find out more about Global Kumbh Mela 2025 here: https://globalkumbhmela.org

Learn about Kumbh Mela in the USA: https://www.usakumbhamela.net

For more information and updates on the Global Kumbh Mela 2025, please visit: https://kailaasa.org

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