Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple
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Seattle Aadheenam, USA
Also called the Chidambaram of the West, Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple, Seattle, USA was inaugurated on 24ᵗʰ February 2008 by H.H. Paramahamsa Nithyananda. The sacred ceremonies are followed as per Chidambaram, India temple's Vedic calendar and tradition. Chidambaram represents the element of akasha (ether), which is one of the Pancha Bhuta Sthala (five elementary spaces), where Lord Shiva resides in the formless form as Nataraj, the Cosmic Dancer.
The 12-foot Sri Ananda Nataraj is the largest living deity of Natraj outside India.
"Since the skies are always celebrating, let this temple radiate akasha (ether) energy..." ~ H.H. Paramahamsa Nithyananda
left: Sri Nithyananda Ganesha in the unique, rarely seen blissful dancing form right: His Holiness with Sri Ananda Nataraja and Nithyanandeshwara
left: His Holiness with 8-foot
granite deity of Sri Nithyananda
Venkateshwara the living form of
Lord Narayana
Spatika Linga (shown in front) made of pure crystal
Shiva Linga made of ice
Nithyananda Sangha at Seattle Aadheenam
Sri Nithyananda Lakshmi during Navaratri festival
Children making Ganesha idol out of clay during Ganesha Chathurti festival
top: His Holiness with Radha-Krishna and Ram Parivar deities
The Seattle community celebrates Hindu festivals with authentic Vedic rituals
Kids perform sacred pujas and live a rich Vedic life
Rath utsav, mobile deity on tour blessing all
Nithyananda Sangha at Seattle Aadheenam
Meditation programs conducted regularly to raise consciousnessss
Celebrating the Divine with kirtans and devotion
Young devotees perform bharathanatiyam dance at Seattle Aadheenam
Meenakshi Devi deity, the cosmic mother, consort of Lord Shiva as Sundareshwar - 8.5-foot deity blessed by H.H. Paramahamsa Nithyananda for gracing Nithyanandeshwara Hindu temple, Seattle
Recreating the Sacred Temple of Chidambaram
Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple, Seattle Aadheenam is a powerful energy center with the grand vision and space to raise the consciousness of the Pacific Northwest in the U.S.
◆ Devalaya - A temple with magnificient living deities and daily pujas
◆ Vidyalaya - Raising enlightened children with ancient Vedic wisdom
◆ Annalaya - Serving delicious satvik food daily as prasad
◆ Dhyanalaya - A place for meditation and learning
◆ Sevalaya - A sacred energy center committed to enrich the world
backdrop:Sacred water tank, the golden roof and gopuram (temple tower) view of Thillai Nataraj Temple, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India where Lord Nataraj presides in form and formless space.
Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple
Columbus Aadheenam, USA
On 14ᵗʰ April 2007, Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple at Columbus, Ohio, USA was inaugurated by living Avatar H.H. Paramahamsa Nithyananda. This is the first temple established and energized by His Holiness outside India.
The temple physically came to life in just 9 months after H.H. Paramahamsa Nithyananda's declaration that: "There will be a Shiva temple in Ohio."
The chief presiding deities of the temple are Sri Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari (Lord Shiva and Devi). The deities are 7-feet tall granite, weighing 6 tons, and thier faces have been directly hand carved by H.H. Paramahamsa Nithyananda.
The Deities represent the divine energy and strength of Arunachala Hill in South India, the Cosmic place where Lord Shiva manifested as an infinite Pillar of Light.
His Holiness with Sri Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari
Devotees gather for Live Satsang with H.H. Paramahamsa Nithyananda
(from left to right) Nithyananda Ganesha and Nithyananda Mahalakshmi
The temple inauguration ceremonies lasted two weeks and were all performed by H.H. Paramahamsa Nithyananda to bless and anchor Divine energy into the presiding deities through the rare cosmic process of prana pratishta, bringing life to the deities.
The Kumbhabhishekam, a sacred ritual to energize the temple with Cosmic Energy landing into the deities, is a huge service to humanity as it raises the positivity of the whole surrounding areas and makes the pure Divine Energy available to all.
Volunteer Appreciation Day at Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple, Ohio Aadhenam
Entrance to the Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple, Columbus, Ohio
Sacred Prayag of the West