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THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM GRACES THE SPECIAL LIVE DARSHAN AND NAVARATRI DARBAR OF DEVI DURGA ON DAY 8 OF KAILASA’S NAVARATRI
October 18, 2026. On the eighth day of KAILASA’s Navaratri, KAILASA worshipped Devi Durga, the Divine Mother who destroys all negativity. THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM graced devotees worldwide with a Special Live Darshan and the Navaratri Darbar, seated on the silver throne before the Divine Mother in red ceremonial attire and a golden crown, flanked by the adorned deities of the Devi, and devotees joined live from around the world.
“Sarva mangala mangalye shive sarvartha sadhike, sharanye tryambake gauri narayani namostute.”
Salutations to You, Narayani, the auspiciousness of all that is auspicious, the One who fulfils every aim, the refuge of all, the three-eyed Gauri. (Devi Mahatmyam)
The Day 8 Darshan and Navaratri Darbar
The Navaratri Darbar is the royal court of the Divine Mother, celebrated in KAILASA as revealed by THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM, the living incarnation of Paramashiva (the Ultimate Divinity). In His presence, the Darbar resounded with the recitation of the Devi Mahatmyam from the Markandeya Purana, the sacred account of the Divine Mother’s victory over the forces of darkness, together with the Mahishasura Mardini Stotram and devotional bhajans to Devi Durga and Nithyanandeshwari, the Divine Mother of KAILASA.
The Darbar concluded with the Swasti Vachana, the chanting of auspicious blessings for the whole world, offered before THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM for the well-being, peace and fearlessness of all beings.
Highlights of Day 8
Sri Vidya Samanvita Chandi Homa: the sacred fire offering to Devi Chandika, performed in the Sri Vidya tradition.
Sri Sri Durga Maha Saptami Puja: the worship of Devi Durga for Maha Saptami, followed in the evening by the Sandhya Arati and Bhog.
Pratyaksha Pada Puja: devotees offered worship at the sacred feet of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM.
Devi Durga Vishesha Shodashopachara Puja: the special sixteen-fold worship of Devi Durga, with the Alankara Seva of Sri Ananda Venkateshwara and Devi Durga.
Pujas and Celebrations Around the World
KAILASA’s temples around the world joined the Day 8 celebrations. KAILASA San Jose, KAILASA Guinea-Bissau, KAILASA Hyderabad Sripuram, KAILASA Avadi, KAILASA Oklahoma, KAILASA Selayang in Malaysia and KAILASA Trinidad and Tobago offered pujas, sacred fire and offerings, and devotees gathered before the adorned deities to receive the blessings of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM.
About KAILASA
KAILASA is the First Sovereign State for Hindus, established by The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism, Bhagavan Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam. Dedicated to the revival of Sanatana Hindu Dharma, KAILASA preserves indigenous sciences, authentic Agamic traditions, and spiritual sovereignty while advancing global humanitarian initiatives, interfaith diplomacy, and universal refuge worldwide.
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