Rituals to be performed during these periodic events:
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Amavasya New moon day is called Amavasya. Munishwara abhishekam and Navagraha abhishekam takes place at the temple on this day.
Purnima The purnima Rudra abhishekam is performed on the full moon day; and according to the Agamas, Shiva Deeksha initiation is given by His Holiness Paramahamsa Nithyananda.
Pradosham On pradosham day, according to the Shiva Sampradaya, Nandishwara abhishekam is conducted in the pradosha kala. Pradosha kala will be calculated with the combination of the trayodashi thithi and the sunset of the day. Many people do ritual fasting (upavasa) on pradosham day, breaking their fast after the Nandiswara abhishekam.
Chitra Nakshatra This is the most auspicious star of the celestial stars. The Avatar was born on this nakshatra. Chitra nakshatra abhishekam is done to either the Deity or the Padukas of His Holiness.
Brahmotsavam The two main festivals of Nithyananda Sangha are Avatara Janmotsava, celebrating the Advent of The Avatar; and Nithyanandeshwara Sadashiva Brahmotsavam, celebrating Lord Nithyanandeshwara Sadashiva.
