Taking responsibility for Hinduism as Mahamandaleshwar, the spiritual head of Mahanirvani Akhada
H.H. Nithyananda Paramashivam was coronated in the year 2013 as Mahamandaleswar of the renowned Sri Pancayati Akhada Mahanirvani (Mahanirvani Peetha), the most ancient apex body of Hinduism. The appointment was done through a democratic selection process by the spiritual leader groups of the organization.
Already recognized as a powerful crusader for Sanatana Hindu Dharma, H.H. Nithyananda Paramashivam brings to the role a new vigor, vitality and spiritual activism, while drawing strength from the Akhada's vast network and solid spiritual base.
The cornonation ceremony or Pattabhishek of H.H THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM as the 1008 Mahamandaleshwar of Sri Pancayati Akhada Mahanirvani, with the spiritual leaders, sadhus of the Akhada in February, 2013.
The first akhada established was the Akhada Mahanirvani. Akhadas represent Sanatana Dharma in their entirety by including all Hindu sects (Shaiva, Vaishnava, Brahma, Shakta), Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists. While the heritage of Mahanirvani Akhada is ten thousand years old, the group was formally named in 748 A.D. after a very auspicious happening. In 748 A.D., a group of seven sadhus of Atal Akhada performed tapas (spiritual penance) at Gangasagar.
They were graced with the darshan (Divine vision) of Sri Kapila Mahamuni. With his blessings, they revived the Naga tradition with an official name - Mahanirvani Akhada - near Neel Dhara in Haridwar. Even today, the chief Deity (Upaasyadev) of the Mahanirvani Akhada is the saint incarnation, Sri Kapila Mahamuni.
(top): Sri Kapil Mahamuniji deity at Sri Mahanirvani Akhada
The living deity of Sri Kapil Mahamuni at Sri Nithyanandeshwara Devasthanam, Bengaluru Aadheenam
Appointment letter and coronation invitation letter by Sri Pancayati Akhada Mahanirvani in February, 2013 declaring H.H. Nithyananda Paramashivam in the honored position of 'Mahamandaleshwar'
(right): Translation of the appointment letters in English
Tirujnana Sambandar, the child saint incarnation