Inauguration of The Salem Aadheenam
11-12 November 2006
In a grand 2 day ceremony, The SPH officially inaugurated the Salem Aadheenam (temple-monastery complex) to continue the revival of The Saila Siddha Sarvajnapeetha and the service to the people of Salem. The ceremonies consisted of a grand homa (fire ritual) performed by The SPH and sanyasis of the Nithyānanda Order.
Situated in the heart of Tamil Nadu, the Saila Siddha Sarvajnapeetha would serve thousands as a hub of the ancient knowledge specifically catered to the Tamil-speaking diaspora. The construction and establishment of this Aadheenam would continue over the years and become a home for sanyasis of Sovereign Order of KAILĀSA’s Nithyānanda.
During the inauguration, the Koddikan Ratha Yatra also had a stop in Salem. The Koddikan Ratha Yatra was a three month long peace walk across South India, where the presiding deities of KAILĀSA, blessed millions of people with their darshan (divine vision)
One week before the grand inauguration rituals, The SPH personally visits the land in Salem to ensure all preparations are in order.
Thousands gather to have darshan(divine sight) of The SPH Salem
The people of Salem celebrating the presence of The SPH as He walks in the Koddikan Ratha Yatra(peace march)
After the two day inaugurations, The SPH surveys the land and plans the next steps for expansion of services in Salem
The elaborate rituals for inauguration conducted by The SPH
The SPH guiding sanyasis to perform the homa (fire ritual)
The local people gather to receive the blessings of The SPH
The SPH offers aarti (thesacred light) to the deities of Nithyanandeshwara & Nithyanandeshwari
Expansion of Saila Siddha Sarvajnapeetha
July 2008
In 2008, the Saila Siddha Sarvajnapeetha expanded the enlightenment ecosystem with new construction for the monastery as well as new apartment complexes. With this expansion, more sanyasis and residents began staying within the aadheenam (monastery complex), increasing the services to the community.
Women Empowerment
Today, the Saila Siddha Sarvajnapeetha is a training institute for female sanyasis, reviving all ancient Hindu feminine traditions and serving the local community
One week before the grand inauguration rituals, The SPH personally visits the land in Salem to ensure all preparations are in order.
The local people gather to receivethe blessings of The SPH
The elaborate rituals for inauguration conducted by The SPH
One week before the grand inauguration rituals, The SPH personally visits the land in Salem to ensure all preparations are in order.
Organic Farming
Saila Siddha Sarvajnapeetha campushas one of the largest organic farms of KAILĀSA that produces multiple types of yield such as mangoes and rice. The farm also implements sustainable agricultural techniques like high
density farming and uses chemical free fertilizers, like cow-dung, from its own goshala (animal sanctuary).
Animal Rights & Welfare
Saila Siddha Sarvajnapeetha also runs the largest goshala or animal sanctuary, for protecting the rights of animals. The goshala of Salem is upholding animal welfare beyond the standard of even the most sustainable and Eco-friendly sanctuaries by conducting animal worship.
Organic farming using Eco-friendly techniques
Organic farming using Eco-friendly techniques
Cows in the goshala (animal sanctuary) roam freely.. They are treated with the utmost care and respect.
Vegetables and medicinal herbs are grown in Salem. The harvest is shared with the local people as well as distributed to other KAILĀSA ecosystems in South India.