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Revival of Adi Peetha Sarvajnapeetha
Though The SPH was officially declared as the successor of this religious kingdom in 2015, since 2002, The SPH has been serving the people of this ancient kingdom. With intense activism for protecting Hinduism ongoing in Adi KAILĀSA Sarvajnapeetha, The SPH extended the services to revive other ancient heritage and monasteries in the region, as well as their lineages.
By uniting Hindu leaders in the government and of ancient mutts, The SPH facilitated collaboration to advance the protection, promotion, and realization of the rights of Hindus.
This was a focused effort to not just bring individual rights to the Hindus, but also collective rights for the indigenous Hindu groups, represented by the Hindu leaders who came together at these conventions. By raising the respect given toward Hindus as a whole, The SPH in collaboration with many prominent Hindu leaders has lead the effort to combat forced assimilation into a dominant society.
February 2007 KUMBH MELA OF SOUTH INDIA
The SPH gracing the stage with other religious and government leaders, including Śri Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamiji
2007 The SPH joins hands with other prominent Gurus of the Karnataka region including Śri Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamiji and Śri Shivapuri Swami for Tsunami relief efforts.
15 October 2006 RELIGIOUS CONVENTION The SPH being honoured by Śri Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamiji, a very renowned spiritual leader of Karnataka
The SPH felicitating former President of India, Śri Abdul Kalam
AKHILA KARNATAKA DHAARMIKA SANTARA SAAMAVESHA
“Kolada Mutt Swamiji, Shantaveera Swamiji, from the day one of the war stood by us and he used to again & again tell Swamiji I will see that you win the war, I will see that you sit in the golden throne one day. I will come and bless in that occasion.“
1 JANUARY 2012 The SPH’s words on Shantaveera Mahaswamiji’s support of the efforts of KAILĀSA.
Adi KAILĀSA Sarvajnapeetha, India
30 December 2007
The predecessor of The SPH of the Kolada Matha, Śri Śri Śri Dr. Shantaveera Mahaswami has recognized The SPH as the incarnation of Paramaśiva since the time he met The SPH in the early 2000’s. Since then, Śri Shantaveera Mahaswami has actively supported The SPH in His mission. On the 30 of December 2007, he eagerly participated in a book release, supporting The SPH’s efforts to bring living enlightenment to the masses.
23 October 2013
The SPH organized the “Akhil Bharat Mahasabha” at Adi KAILĀSA Sarvajnapeetha, the headquarters of KAILĀSA in Bengaluru, India with religious leaders from all over India. This event was a congregation for the purpose of global peace, religious harmony, and a confluence for all leaders to present future plans and treaties for cooperation.
AKHILBHARAT MAHASABHA 23 October 2013 Adi KAILĀSA Sarvajnapeetha, India
1 November 2013
The SPH convenes with Śri Śri Śri Dr. Shantaveera Mahaswamiji on the administration of the kingdom, especially with regards to education for the next generation. The event was called “Akhil Karnataka Dharmika Santara Samavesha” where 40 Pontiffs from all over the kingdom gathered together to discuss the solutions for their respective communities.
Declared as Successor
13 January 2015
In January of 2015, during the Ati-rudra Mahayaga, Śri Shantaveera Mahaswami officially declared publicly that The SPH would be the successor of the Kolada Matha Mahasamsthana. Śri Shantaveera Mahaswami said “Śri Nithyānanda Swami is a great Hindu leader who has boldly built Hindu temples and consecrated Hindu deities all over the world and is reviving traditional Hinduism authentically. We are here to support Him in all his efforts to serve humanity.”
Shantaveera Mahaswami joyfully referred to The SPH as “Shantaveera”, referring The SPH with his own name and as his successor. He also addressed The SPH as “immadi”, which translates to royal successor.
11 January 2015 THE SPH WITH MAHAMANDALESHWAR ATMANANDAPURI OF MAHANIRVANI AKHADA For the grand event of the Ati Rudra Maha Yaga
11-13 January 2015 THE SPH & Śri SHANTAVEERA MAHASWAMI For the grand event of the Ati Rudra Maha Yaga where Śri Shantaveera Mahaswami addressed the public
Ati-Rudra Maha Yaga
From the 11th to the 13th of January 2015, the Ati Rudra Maha Yaga (one of the most elaborate rituals of Hindu tradition) was conducted at Adi KAILĀSA Sarvajnapeetha (India), with Śri Shantaveera Mahaswami as the revered guest of honor, as well as other Hindu leaders from the Kingdom of Mysuru and Karnataka State. This was the momentous celebration where from around the world a total of 1008 Hindu leaders unanimously declared the The SPH as “Bhagavān” (as embodiment of Divine) and conferred to Him the title “Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism.”
11-13 January 2015 1008 Homas (sacred fire rituals) conducted simultaneously for the grand Ati Rudra Maha Yaga
11-13 January 2015 THE SPH & Śri SHANTAVEERA MAHASWAMI For the grand event of the Ati Rudra Maha Yaga where Śri Shantaveera Mahaswami addressed the public
Assembly Witnesses The SPH’s Coronation 14 September 2015
On the 14th of September 2015, Śri Shantaveera Mahaswami coronated The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism (SPH) as the successor to the Kolada Matha at an esteemed assembly of leaders of Hinduism known as Ācārya Mahamandaleśvars, Peethadhishwars, and Śri Mahants of the Akhāḍās (top religious leaders of Hinduism). Śri Shantaveera MahaSwami recognized The SPH as an incarnation, who has a Divine Mission that surpasses the scope of just an ordinary religious leader. He named The SPH as his successor with the hope of bringing the Kolada Mutt back to its original glory, and protecting it from the vicious attacks that were still ongoing. Śri Shantaveera Mahaswami has recognized that The SPH has boldly stood in the face of Hindumesia attacks and has, from day 1, supported The SPH in every way possible.
Over the past 27 years The SPH has been working sincerely for protecting this ancient indigenous kingdom. Only in the hands of The SPH, the Kolada Mutt has a hope to overcome the historical injustice that it has been undergoing for the centuries, as well as the current threats of forced assimilation that indigenous Hindu groups face in India.
PUBLIC CROWNING EVENT To be witnessed and celebrated by all the Mahamandalesvars and Śri Mahants of the Akhāḍās
14 September 2015 CORONATION CEREMONIES Ritualistic coronation of The SPH, formally as the successor of the Kolada Matha Mahasamsthana
Declaring and Coronation of SPH as the Successor of Kolada Matha in the Presence of Hindu Leaders in Nasik Kumbh Mela
On 14 Sep 2015, Sri Shantaveera MahaSwami coronated Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism (SPH) as successor to the Kolada Matha to declare the same to the August assembly of all the Ācārya Mahamandaleswars, Peethadhishwars and Sri Mahants of the Akhāḍās (top religious leaders of Hinduism).
SPH being coronated as the Heir to Kolada Matha by His predecessor Sri Sri Sri Shantaveera Mahaswami at Nasik Kumbh Mela, 2015. Below are the picture of this elaborate and traditional coronation ritual and ceremony.
Sri Shantaveera MahaSwami highly appreciated the work SPH is doing in making a breakthrough happen for Sanātana Hindu Dharma and requested Him to continue building temples and the global enriching work He was doing to enable the entire world to experience the true powers of Hinduism. He and all the other Hindu leaders fully support and stand behind His Divine Holiness in enabling His vast vision for Hinduism to come true.
Reference video: https://youtu.be/NhZD50XGBCU
Sri Sri Dr. Shantiveera MahaSwamiji has always been an outspoken supporter of SPH, often praising Him for his incomparable service to Hinduism and emphasizing the need for Hindu leaders to support Him, and serve Karnataka and the country. Kolada Matha is an age-old temple of Śiva dating back to more than 2000 years. SPH graciously accepted Sri Sri Dr. Shantiveera MahaSwamiji’s request to be Uttaradhikari (the legal heir and successor) of the Kolada Matha.
Sri Shantaveera MahaSwami said “Sri Nithyananda Swami is a great Hindu leader who has boldly built Hindu temples and consecrated Hindu deities all over the world and is reviving traditional Hinduism authentically. We are here to support him in all his efforts to serve humanity. I pray to the Lord to grant him a long and active life, and let all support him.”
Video of Sri Sri Sri Shantaveera Mahaswami addressing SPH as “Shantaveera” (as SPH is his successor), and as ‘Immadi’, which is a way of addressing royalty or royal successor; Video – https://youtu.be/823ASvX93JQ
Sri Sri Dr. Shantiveera MahaSwamiji addresses the Subjects gathered at Ādi Peetam on the occasion of SPH’s Birth star celebrations. He addresses SPH as “Shantaveera” (as SPH is his successor), and as ‘Immadi’, which is a way of addressing royalty or royal successor.
Below are the photos of this gathering.
