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Nandaka Nidhi Śiromaṇi – Recognition of outstanding contributions and support in the procurement of natural resources

The Nandaka Nidhi Śiromaṇi Award intends to recognize outstanding contributions and support in the procurement of natural resources, based on Hindu principles.

The Nandaka Nidhi Śiromaṇi Award is conferred upon individuals / groups / organizations who have made exceptional contributions in accordance with the dharmic principles of Ahimsa (non-violence) and Advaita (Oneness) that positively gives back to mother Earth Bhu Mata, who is able to supplementary and miraculously provide whatever is needed.

Any individual who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Nandaka Nidhi Śiromaṇi Award:

Actively works on improving the sustainable and equitable governance, management and use of environmental resources based on Dharmic Hindu principles.
Develops policies that direct the planning necessary to address harmful impacts on natural resources by avoiding and minimizing impacts, and compensating for impacts that do occur.
Implements programs on natural resources and peacebuilding.

The ideal nominee for the Nandaka Nidhi Śiromaṇi Award exhibits an admirable sense of responsibility to the next generation to leave planet earth’s natural resources in better condition than when we inherited them.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be Leaders / Advocates / Environmental Pioneers / Champions / Stewards (all age groups) / Organizations residing or established anywhere in the world (across any country, state, island nation), as long as they meet the following requirements.

They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Prakṛti Saṃrakṣaka – Recognition of outstanding contributions to the protection of the environment.

The Prakṛti Saṃrakṣaka Award intends to honour grassroots environmental advocates and heroes from any part of the world, including sovereign nations, who have dedicated have dedicated their lives to protecting endangered ecosystems and species, combating destructive development projects, promoting sustainability, influencing environmental policies, and striving for environmental justice.

The Prakṛti Saṃrakṣaka Award is conferred upon individual leaders dedicated to the protection of the environment, the Prakṛti Saṃrakṣaka Award seeks to inspire other ordinary people to take extraordinary actions to protect Bhu Devi, Mother Earth.

Any individual/organization who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Prakṛti Saṃrakṣaka Award:

Showcases sustained and significant efforts to protect and enhance the natural environment, even at personal risk.
Demonstrates involvement in local efforts, where positive change is created through community or citizen participation.
Inspires peaceful but impactful action toward ensuring the protection of the environment and ecosystems, based on the Hindu principles of Ahimsa (non-violence) and Advaita (peaceful coexistence with all beings).

The ideal nominee individual/organization for the Prakṛti Saṃrakṣaka Award is grounded in the cognition that Mother Earth is the living Energy vibrating in all of us.

YOU NEED TO COGNISE THAT MOTHER EARTH IS BIOLOGY. SHE IS THE MOTHER, THE LIVING ENERGY, THAT SHE IS THE SOURCE OF ALL OF LIFE WHICH IS VIBRATING IN US. – SPH Nithyananda Paramashivam – December 26 2019

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

The individual is alive.
They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities

Brihaspati Ratna – For excellence in Research and Development

The Brihaspati Ratna Award intends to honour Guru or Brihaspati, the decision making mechanism which influences one’s will-persistence. In the solar system, planet Jupiter is the representative of Lord Brihaspati who is the Priest of Gods. Brihaspati blesses one with unclutching. In the solar system, planet Jupiter is the representative of Lord Brihaspati who is the Priest of Gods.

The Brihaspati Ratna is conferred upon researchers who spearheaded outstanding research proposals and achieved excellence in Hindu Research and Development.

Any individual or organization in the field of Hindu Research and Development who has demonstrated one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Brihaspati Ratna Award:

Demonstrates high potential in research, published promising research papers related to Hinduism, presented clear policy implications for addressing development issues and engaged in development initiatives and its prospects for developing countries.
Executes projects related to Hinduism that inspire innovation of current practices and address the need for a sustainable future.
Advances science or improves the human condition through their work..

The ideal nominee demonstrates commitment to communicating the outcomes of the project widely, thereby raising awareness towards Hindu research and its practical impact.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual running the school or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

The individual is alive.
They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Aryabhatta Ratna – for Hindu Research

The Aryabhatta Ratna Award intends to honour Aryabhatta, the Indian astronomer and genius mathematician who wrote the Aryabhatiya, which summarises Hindu mathematics up to the 6th century and contains many theories of astrology. Aryabhatta’s work, which has also had a profound influence on the development of astronomy, is still available to modern scholars.

The Aryabhatta Ratna Award is conferred upon committed researchers and research organizations throughout the world who have performed outstanding achievements in the field of Hindu research.

Any individual or organization who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Aryabhatta Ratna Award:

Embodies research excellence through their talent, expertise, breakthrough thinking, knowledge and cutting-edge achievements in the field of Hindu research.
Conducts cutting-edge policy research and presents new ideas and robust evidence in the field of Hindu research.
Uses Hindu research and principles to address global challenges and achieve sustainable development goals.
Makes a significant contribution to the advancement of Hindu research and displays great success in translating their research into policies and practices which significantly benefit the local and global communities, thereby having a positive influence on our society.

Nominees are judged on past accomplishments, research excellence and outstanding academic achievements in the field of Hindu research.

The award also recognizes the innovative thinking and talent of young researchers who display potential to become leaders in their field (related to Hinduism).

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual running the school or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

The individual is alive.
They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Prasāraṇa Śiromaṇi – For excellence in the propagation of Hindu ideas

The Prasāraṇa Śiromaṇi Award intends to honour excellence in the propagation of Hindu ideas, which are deeply rooted in the principles of Sanatana Hindu Dharma.

The Prasāraṇa Śiromaṇi Award is conferred upon individual(s) / organization(s) who enreach and enrich the world about Hindu ideas through various means of mass communication and by creating forums of discussion worldwide.

Any individual who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Prasāraṇa Śiromaṇi Award:

Displays leadership, creativity and innovativeness, and leads highly impactful projects – (including documentary films and Hindu Think Tanks – through activities and research, from within the community, country and or region.
Executes projects that successfully demonstrate the application of Hindu ideas in life, across borders, cultures and demographics which have and are benefiting humanity and the world.
Fosters dialogue in multiple languages about Hindu ideas with global constituencies such as civil society, the entertainment industry, media, academia, educators, students, and libraries.
Produces learning materials and organizes educational events for students, teachers, academics and the public, to build long-term support for Hindu communities and KAILASA.

The ideal nominee for the Prasāraṇa Śiromaṇi Award promotes a shared culture of intellectual social responsibility and makes outstanding contributions to the Hindu community and humanity at large by focusing global attention to critical issues faced by Hindus and providing platforms to voice and solve those issues through Hindu ideas.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Kautilya Ratna – Hindu economy

The Kautilya Ratna Award is intends to honour Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, the Hindu statesman and royal counsellor who authored the classic treatise Arthashastra, which is well-known as the thorough compilation work of almost all matters written in India regarding property, economics or material success.

The Kautilya Ratna Award is conferred upon individuals or organizations who have proposed creative, pathbreaking initiatives to promote Hindu economy and who boldly envision a more wholesome future by addressing the global problems of our time from a Hindu perspective.

Any individual or organization in the field of HIndu economy who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive The Kautilya Ratna Award:

Establishes policies based on Hindu economic principles that lead to sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
Demonstrates outstanding contribution to establishing a just and protective society based on Hindu economic principles.
Successfully manages capacity development projects, provides assistance through research, training and workshops to promote Hindu economy and economic principles as a means to achieve sustainable growth.
Provides systematic analysis of the global economy and development policy and offers useful guidance for the implementation of strategies, based on Hindu economic principles for sustainable development.

The ideal nominee for The Kautilya Ratna Award significantly contributes in establishing Hindu economy as a pillar of healthy growth in the world economy.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

The individual is alive.
They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Kailasa Udyama Jyoti (Business)

The Kailasa Udyama Jyoti Award intends to honour outstanding contributions to the field of business based on Hindu principles. The Kailasa Udyama Jyoti Award is conferred upon an individual / organization who has excelled in the field of business utilising the principles of the Hindu economy for the growth and support of the Hindu civilization in their community.

Any individual who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Kailasa Udyama Jyoti Award:

Innovates, creates jobs, achieves growth and supports the Hindu community and the planet.
Creates viable partnerships and collaboration between forward-thinking companies to solve global challenges based on Hindu principles of Ahimsa (non-violence) and Advaita (peaceful coexistence between all beings).
Actively participates in substantive dialogue with the expert community about major global priorities – including climate, global health, gender equality, the role of technology and global cooperation.

The ideal nominee for the Kailasa Udyama Jyoti Award contributes to KAILASA’s mission of reviving Hindu principles and Hindu economics to build a conscious society and dharmic economic growth.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Organic Farming & Sustainable Agriculture

Kṛṣi Śiromaṇi – recognition of outstanding contributions in the field of traditional Hindu systems of agriculture

The Kṛṣi Śiromaṇi Award intends to honour individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the Hindu traditional systems of agriculture, as described in the Vedas and other ancient sacred scriptures of Hinduism:

In Krishi Parashar, the first treatise on agriculture, Mahrishi Parashar has dealt at length about rain, rain forecasting, rain measurement and field crops. Medicinal usages of different plants and its application as pesticides etc. have also been described by him. Subsequently, Garga Muni dealt with the cultivation practices of various crops, and later Varahmihir explained the techniques of rain forecasting at length in his “Varah Samhita”. Those techniques of rain forecasting remain applicable today. Shurpala explained ‘Vrukshaurved’ and perfected many techniques. Kautilya in his ‘Arthashastra’ gave crop yield forecasting methods and described agriculture as the basis of business and trade.

The Kṛṣi Śiromaṇi Award is conferred upon an individual, group or organization who promotes sustainable agriculture based on traditional Hindu systems.

Any individual/organization who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Kṛṣi Śiromaṇi Award:

Clearly demonstrates intellectual courage, stamina, and determination to preserve the knowledge, practise of Hindu systems of agriculture and in the fight to eliminate global hunger and poverty.
Work closely and directly “in the field” or with rural communities demonstrating a basic to advanced understanding and application of Vedic Agriculture, based on Krishi Parashar as well as other Hindu indigenous knowledge as it relates to regenerative, organic agriculture, rain, rain forecasting, rain measurement, field crops, soils, ecosystems, seed saving and sharing and traditional cultivation practices of various crops.
Demonstrates extraordinary leadership in working in collaborative programs executed based on traditional Hindu systems of agriculture, aiming at reducing hunger and poverty and revitalizing communities, especially marginalized communities.
Provides on the ground training and education in Hindu systems of agriculture to rural communities, including farm families and agricultural and food production workers for sustainability.

The ideal nominee individual/organization for the Kṛṣi Śiromaṇi Award advances the productivity of traditional Hindu systems of agriculture and reaffirms the right of everyone to have access to safe and nutritious food, produced from non-violent agricultural practices.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

The individual is alive.
They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Chanakya Ratna – Best Politician promoting Hindu Causes

The Chanakya Ratna Award intends to honour Chanakya, a pioneer in political science and classic economics in India. Chanakya was a royal advisor widely credited for authoring the Arthasastra (the training manual by which he transformed Chandragupta from a citizen to a monarch) and for his important role in the establishment of the Maurya Empire.

The Chanakya Ratna Award, which celebrates excellence in Hindu political leadership, is conferred upon the best politician promoting Hindu causes.

Any individual who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Chanakya Ratna Award:

Demonstrate extraordinary leadership and admirable qualities in public service: civic-mindedness, vision, integrity, pragmatism and tenacity in identifying and solving public challenges by applying Hindu principles.
Develops progressive policies and led innovative projects in regards to matters important for Hindus, such as human rights, religious rights, gender equality, etc., based on Hindu principles.
Perform outstanding accomplishments that showcase the relevance of political engagement, based on Hindu principles, as a means to constructive change.

The ideal nominee for the Chanakya Ratna Award is at the forefront of political innovation, has elevated debates, provided platforms for Hindu minorities to voice and solve their issues, and raised international awareness on topics important for Hindus.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual running the school or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be Hindus or Hindu organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

The individual is alive.
They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Kailasa Rājanaya Jyoti (Politics)

The Kailasa Rājanaya Jyoti Award intends to honour KAILASA’s democratic setup model, which is centered on responsibility, peace equity and equal rights.

The Kailasa Rājanaya Jyoti Award is conferred upon an individual/group/organization who has excelled in the field of Hindu Politics based on Veda-Agamic traditions and whose vision and mission aligns to KAILASA’s mission of securing the human rights of Hindus and strengthening our cultural and philosophical ties with the persecuted, refuged, exiled citizens of our world.

Any individual/organization who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Kailasa Rājanaya Jyoti Award:

Display outstanding worldwide effort to build and sustain peace, by preventing conflict and addressing its root causes.
Integrate activities based on Hindu principles that prevent the outbreak, escalation, continuation and recurrence of conflict, thereby enabling peaceful coexistence between all beings, irrespective of gender, gender-identity, age, race, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.
Provides integrated responses based on Hindu principles in times of crises, respond and catalyze processes and resources in a risk-tolerant fashion.
Contributes innovative ideas about the relevance and political culture rooted in Hinduism in a global context, transcending previous mainstream approaches of research.
Works to advance and maintain Hindu democracy and secure human rights for all.
Coordinates efforts to maintain the political, constitutional and spiritual legitimacy of Hindus.

The ideal nominee individual(s)/ organization(s) for the Kailasa Rājanaya Jyoti Award displays a steadfast commitment to bringing a consciousness-based lifestyle which is the most eco-friendly, sustainable, peaceful, and non-violent lifestyle through building political partnerships.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

The individual is alive.
They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Padma Nidhi Śiromaṇi – Recognition of great contributions to Hinduism by offering sevas, and capitalizing for the construction of temples

The Padma Nidhi Śiromaṇi Award intends to recognize the great contributions to Hinduism by offering sevas, and capitalizing for the construction of temples.

“Hindu Temples are the storehouses of intense Cosmic energy, thereby contributing to the revival of Hindu enlightened ecosystems around the world for the well-being of humanity.”

The SPH Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam

The Padma Nidhi Śiromaṇi Award is conferred upon an individual or organization who/which makes outstanding contributions in building temple-based and seva-based model communities worldwide, based on the authentic Hindu lifestyle, as described in the Veda-Agamas.

Any individual who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Padma Nidhi Śiromaṇi Award:

Fosters community engagement in the offering of various sevas, thereby contributing in raising others into experiencing higher consciousness.
Exhibits extraordinary leadership and expertise in the planning and construction of Hindu temples as per the science of Vastu.
Promotes the divinity of Hindu religion, its temples, rituals, art, science, knowledge and culture for the enlightenment of humanity.

The ideal nominee for the Padma Nidhi Śiromaṇi Award aligns to KAILASA’s mission of reviving ancient Hindu temples and rituals.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Nīla Nidhi Śiromaṇi: Recognition of outstanding contributions in the field of beautification of cities and towns

The Nīla Nidhi Śiromaṇi Award intends to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of beautification of cities and towns.

The Nīla Nidhi Śiromaṇi Award is conferred upon an individual / group / organization who invest in bringing nature back into the cities to benefit both the local communities and the future resilience of the region.

Any individual who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Nīla Nidhi Śiromaṇi Award:

Produces outstanding work anchored on scientific data, rigorous research on Hindu architectural science and analysis.
Improves living conditions for all through sustainable urbanization aligned to Hindu principles.
Promotes a harmonious social order that would increase the quality of life through the beautification of cities and towns.
Inspires efforts to integrate nature into our cities in ways that strengthen ecological services and make our neighborhoods greener, safer, more livable, more equitable, and more resilient.

The ideal nominee for the Nīla Nidhi Śiromaṇi Award honours the Divine in the surroundings, recognizes the restorative and therapeutic effects of nature, and thereby works towards the beautification of cities and towns in harmony with natural infrastructures.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Parivāsa Nirmāṇ Śiromaṇi – Recognition of excellence in the construction of residential complexes

The Parivāsa Nirmāṇ Śiromaṇi Award intends to recognize excellence in the construction of residential complexes (life based community /development /campus or ecosystem, etc.), based on Hindu principles.

The Parivāsa Nirmāṇ Śiromaṇi Award is conferred upon individuals, groups or organizations that who/which displays the highest standards of excellence in building residential construction project(s) that represent multifamily, or mixed-use complexes / buildings categorised as new construction, remodelings, additions, or adaptive reuse.

Any individual who demonstrates one of many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Parivāsa Nirmāṇ Śiromaṇi Award:

Plans, designs and constructs project (s) in alignment with the principles of the Hindu Science of Vastu (Vedic Architecture and Planning).
Employs best environmental sustainability practices.

In addition to the above mentioned, projects are to demonstrate excellence in the following categories:

Design and structural innovation
Creative use of natural, non-toxic, low carbon sustainable materials
Demonstrate use of best practices in sustainability & regenerative design and construction which encompass:

High performance in terms of energy efficiency, water efficiency
Resilience – Lifespan of >300 years
Renewable Energy
Modular
Land use
Preservation & enhancement of the natural environment
Equity,
Health & Wellness

The ideal nominee for the Parivāsa Nirmāṇ Śiromaṇi Award actively contributes to the revival of the ancient enlightened ecosystem of KAILASA by constructing residential complexes which align to KAILASA’s vision of self-sustainability and respect of nature, and which promote non-violent, organic, vegetarian lifestyle.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Kāmadhenu Ratna: Contributions to Cow economy

The Kāmadhenu Ratna Award intends to honour Kāmadhenu (kama-dhenu, ‘wish-cow’), the divine cow-goddess, regarded as a form of Devi, (the Hindu Divine mother) who grants wishes, as described in Vedic scriptures. Kāmadhenu is the endless giver of resources and nourishment who continuously provides and grants all desires. Kāmadhenu is a mother to mankind, providing all that is required, from milk to sustain life, dung to provide fuel and bricks for millions of rural families and urine to heal sickness and diseases.

The Kāmadhenu Ratna Award is conferred upon an individual or organization for their extraordinary contributions to Cow economy – rearing indigenous cows, following the best management practices to improve their milk production, etc. Parameters for determining the laureate include:

Gaushala methods of breeding (natural and non-violent)
Gaushala quality of fodder (organic and farm-grown are important parameters to assess fodder quality).
Gaushala shelter management
Gaushala housing practices with respect to open grazing area and cleanliness

Any individual/organization who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Kāmadhenu Ratna Award:

Follows the sacred Hindu principles or Ahimsa (non-violence) and Advaita (peaceful coexistence with all living beings).
Ensures that calves are fed before drawing out the milk.
Performs work which has a meaningful and lasting impact on cow economy and on the lives of the local and/or global community.
Promotes the worship and protection of Indian Desi cows and contributes in raising awareness about the benefits of Hindu Gaushala.
Inspires others to set up indigenous Gaushalas and motivates farmers to take up the cause as a way to boost Cow economy.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

The individual is alive.
They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Dātā Śiromaṇi – Conferred to the most munificent people

The Dātā Śiromaṇi Award intends to honour the most munificent people (individual, groups or organizations) who/which have gone far and beyond the call, supporting Sanatana Hindu Dharma (Hinduism) and the revival of KAILASA, the ancient enlightened Hindu civilization.

The Dātā Śiromaṇi Award is conferred upon individuals/organization who/which upholds the fundamental concepts and principles of making a ‘Daana’, which is the traditional practice of ‘giving away’ or ‘donation’ without expecting any return’ as ‘philanthropy’, helping humanity to reclaim conscious sovereignty.

Any individual who demonstrates the following can be nominated to receive the Dātā Śiromaṇi Award:

Radiates the space of pure tyaga (sacrifice) and carries a great sense of loyalty and duty to their Pitrus (ancestors), Guru, God, the environment and all beings.
Actively supports causes and initiatives aimed at uniting the world’s nations for such purposes and goals declared based on universal human values and world peace.
Offers their time, talent, treasure and otherwise in significant ways, supporting the 108 initiatives of KAILASA which include – animal rights, human rights, children’s rights, women’s rights, etc.

The ideal nominee for the Dātā Śiromaṇi makes outstanding contributions to the revival of the 10,000+ sampradayas (traditions) of Hinduism which are on the brink of extinction and in doing so, contribute towards creating a peaceful, prosperous, blissful, healthy world.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Nyāsi Śiromaṇi – Best of the sannyāsīs

The Nithyananda’s Veda Vyāsa Ratna Award intends to honour Vyāsa, legendary Indian sage and one of seven Rishis or Saptarishis who authored one of the most ancient and foundational scriptures in Hinduism, the Puranas. Along with the recording of the history of India, Bharat, Vyāsa has brilliantly explained all the important concepts and truths about life through the Mahabharata epic featuring Lord Krishna and Vyāsa himself, which Vyāsa dictated to Ganesha.

The Nithyananda’s Veda Vyāsa Ratna Award is conferred upon the best Hindu book author in honour of sage Vyāsa and to appreciate writers for their contribution in the Hindu literary world.

Any individual or organization in the field of authoring Hindu books who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Nithyananda’s Veda Vyāsa Ratna Award :

Produces brilliant work and popularized reading Hindu books.
Displays outstanding commitment to raising awareness about Hindu literature such as the Mahabharata, which carry the science of enlightenment which is the solution to end human suffering.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual running the school or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be Hindus or Hindu organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

The individual is alive.
They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activity

Puruṣa Artha Śiromaṇi – Topmost interest of the achievement of the goal of life

The Puruṣa Artha Śiromaṇi Award intends to honour an individual who exemplifies a topmost interest for the achievement of the goal of life which is Enlightenment, as defined by the SPH Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam:

“Enlightenment is literally like an elephant entering into a hut. When this happens, it is the ultimate source Paramashiva, which enters and shatters your ignorance. When your ignorance is shattered, your cognitions get broken, which is the fundamental decision-making mechanism of your life.”

– The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism (SPH) Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam

The Puruṣa Artha Śiromaṇi Award is conferred upon an individual who ferociously decides to live in the higher plane of consciousness – beyond the limitations of the human body-mind.

Any individual who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Puruṣa Artha Śiromaṇi Award:

Knows the subtle truth of one’s operating software and reverberates with the Universal truths, cosmic constitution and ultimate cognitions.
Makes outstanding contributions to manifest KAILASA’s vision of uniting all countries in serving the world through the wisdom and greater science of enlightenment, thereby actively contributing to solving problems the modern world faces.

The ideal nominee for the Puruṣa Artha Śiromaṇi Award actively shares KAILASA’s vision and mission for the world, reviving the ancient enlightened civilizational Nation, thereby providing a safe haven to all the world’s practicing, aspiring, or persecuted Hindus, irrespective of race, gender, sect, caste, or creed, where they can peacefully live and express their spirituality, arts, and culture free from denigration, interference, and violence.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Sarvajña Śiromaṇi – The best of the omniscient

The Sarvajña Śiromaṇi Award intends to honour the best of the omniscient who is completely unclutched and independent, and who has transcended all human limitations, delusions and imperfections.

The Sarvajña Śiromaṇi Award is conferred upon an individual who is the topmost omniscient personality, the all knower, manifesting the power (Shakti) of Sarvajnatva – All Knowing.

“The way Sarvajna, Sarvajnatva – all knowingness – can be triggered into an individual’s consciousness is still alive and transmitted from Guru to disciple.”

– The SPH Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam

Any individual who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Sarvajña Śiromaṇi Award:

Internalizes, intranalyses, meditates, contemplates, debates through Vakyartha Sadas about “what is consciousness” and creates a supportive Vatavarana (environment) for others to partake and experience conscious breakthroughs.
Manifests the power of Sarvajnatva – All Knowingness, from the state of Paramashiva, unclutching.

The ideal nominee for the Sarvajña Śiromaṇi Award stands as a pillar for Hinduism by radiating the power of Sarvajnatva – all knowingness.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Sādhya Śiromaṇi – The topmost perfection

The Sādhya Śiromaṇi Award intends to honour the attainment of topmost perfection from the Advaithic context as revealed by the Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism (SPH) Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam.

Decides to take the responsibility! Mahadeva purposely applies ash, wears these rudraksha beads, lives in smashaana (crematorium). His whole lifestyle you see, purposely he tells the world he is not perfect, he is complete. Actually, perfection is one of the side-effects of Completion. But he just wants to tell the world – ‘I am not interested in showing me perfect. My first priority is to show I am complete.’ perfection is usually the side-effect of Completion. But he does not want to put the perfection in front. He puts Completion in front. Understand, Completion means being responsible, never leaning on the victimhood.

The SPH Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam

The Sādhya Śiromaṇi Award is conferred upon an individual or organization who/which embodies complete completion, thereby radiating the topmost perfection.

Any individual/organization who/which demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Dharma Śiromaṇi Award:

Achieved the state of complete completion with oneself, others and the world.
Celebrates everything by renouncing everything from the right context of completion.
Established in the sacred cosmic principles of integrity, authenticity, responsibility, enriching and causing, thereby established in living enlightenment – living at the peak of one’s possibility.
Takes the responsibility to guide others into the completion process to uplift humanity.

The ideal nominee individual/organization for the Sādhya Śiromaṇi Award has achieved the topmost perfection through completion, is established in the truth and shows extraordinary commitment and activism towards the revival the ancient enlightened civilization – KAILASA.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Mukta Śiromaṇi – The topmost of all liberated souls

The Mukta Śiromaṇi Award intends to honour the life of an extraordinary being who has attained Moksha (liberation). The Mukta Śiromaṇi Award is the only posthumous award conferred by KAILASA.

The Mukta Śiromaṇi Award is conferred upon an individual who lived as a Jeevan Mukta, radiating the space of leadership consciousness, as exemplified by great enlightened Beings such as Vivekananda, as related by the SPH Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam:

“When you express all the possibilities out of liberation cognition, Jeevan Mukta sambhavana, you are living your life. Life is lived when Jeevan Mukta sambhavana becomes your lifestyle. The space of possibility, space of leadership – I tell you nothing, nothing else is required for you to be a leader; just leadership consciousness is enough. When Vivekananda walked the length and breadth of India he did not have anything other than leadership consciousness in his life. But wherever he went, kings washed his feet, gave their own thrones for him to sit, received his blessings, guidance, and requested for his spiritual support. Leadership consciousness is independent intelligence; it cannot be hidden from others. Once you have it, the whole world will know you have it; simply the world listens to you. You do not need any power, political strength, or infrastructure for the world to know you are a leader. Even if you walk in the street you will stand tall. MAN AMONG MEN. And the world will respect you.”

The SPH Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam

Any individual who demonstrated one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Mukta Śiromaṇi Award:

Expressed all possibilities out of liberated cognitions, thereby living as a Jeevan Mukta while in the physical body and attaining moksha at the time of death.
Subdued one’s thoughts and identity, free from desires with an attitude of renunciation from the context of completion, seated within oneself in aloneness and continuously connecting with the higher consciousness by unclutching.

The ideal nominee individual for the Mukta Śiromaṇi Award has, simply by one’s presence on planet Earth, greatly contributed to the upliftment of humanity into the superconsciousness.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).

Kailasa Kalyāṇa Jyoti (NGOs)

The Kailasa Kalyāṇa Jyoti Award intends to honour NGOs’ outstanding impact on the community, based on Hindu principles.

KAILASA Nation’s greatest strength has always been our volunteers’ unique commitment to improving the lives of others. Throughout the pandemic, KAILASA’s Non-profit organizations, and companies have mobilized to provide relief aids, free services, medical equipment, supplies, resources, and necessities to people in need. People of all backgrounds like students, licensed healthcare professionals, and even ordinary people have stepped up as volunteers as a community like never before to combat the coronavirus pandemic.

The Kailasa Kalyāṇa Jyoti Award is conferred NGO’s who demonstrate highest levels of excellence in areas including social care and fundraising, etc. based on Hindu principles.

Any NGO operating from Hindu principles who demonstrates one or more of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Kailasa Kalyāṇa Jyoti Award:

Engages in outstanding civic and volunteer service in various venues (shelters, schools, hospitals, religious organizations, etc.) that contribute to making cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
Maintains the highest standards in fulfilling critical needs and challenges faced by people of all ages and backgrounds.
Accomplishes sustained achievement in fundraising through data-driven marketing and consistently successful financial performance.
Increases community-based engagement, showcases outstanding impact on the Hindu community, and underlines achievements to policy-makers, funders and the general public.

The ideal nominee for the Kailasa Kalyāṇa Jyoti shows extraordinary commitment towards contributing to KAILASA’s mission of providing support on all levels for global peace and sustainable future.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Sushruta Ratna – Hindu Medicine Award

The Sushruta Ratna Award intends to honour the great enlightened Rishi, Indian visionary and surgeon Sushruta (flourished c. 6th century BCE), known for his pioneering operations and techniques and regarded as the “Father of Indian medicine” and “Father of Plastic Surgery”. Sushruta is also known for his influential treatise Sushruta-samhita which contains groundbreaking operations and specific procedures including rhinoplasty, lithotomy and the removal of cataracts, as well as many techniques to dissect the human body. Sushruta’s work, which standardizes earlier knowledge through thorough descriptions, has greatly influenced the field of Indian medicine known as Ayurveda. The Sushruta-samhita is regarded today as one of the Great Trilogy of Ayurvedic Medicine.

The Sushruta Ratna Award is conferred upon the most dedicated practitioners, teachers, institutions, students, and corporations who are leaders in the field of Hindu Medicine, Health and Well-Being (Ayurveda, Siddha medicine, etc.), and who contribute to the well-being of humanity through such.

Any individual or organization in the field of Hindu Medicine who demonstrates one or many of the following can be nominated to receive the Sushruta Ratna Award:

Brings distinguished contributions in preventive Hindu medicine and enhances the quality and effectiveness of holistic health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the practice of Hindu medicine.
Exemplifies the highest values of altruism, compassion, integrity, volunteerism, community engagement, leadership, dedication and personal sacrifice to the care of all, including underserved, marginalized populations in impoverished communities.
Commits to expanding knowledge through teaching, conducting research and publishing in the field of Hindu medicine.
Performs outstanding international service in the areas of Hindu medical practice, Hindu medical education or Hindu medical research.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

The individual or group of individuals (organization) are alive.
They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not conduct or encourage tests or experiments on animals.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Sushruta Ratna Award intends to honour the great enlightened Rishi, Indian visionary and surgeon Sushruta (flourished c. 6th century BCE), known for his pioneering operations and techniques and regarded as the “Father of Indian medicine” and “Father of Plastic Surgery”. Sushruta is also known for his influential treatise Sushruta-samhita which contains groundbreaking operations and specific procedures including rhinoplasty, lithotomy and the removal of cataracts, as well as many techniques to dissect the human body. Sushruta’s work, which standardizes earlier knowledge through thorough descriptions, has greatly influenced the field of Indian medicine known as Ayurveda. The Sushruta-samhita is regarded today as one of the Great Trilogy of Ayurvedic Medicine.

The Sushruta Ratna Award is conferred upon the most dedicated Hindu practitioners, teachers, institutions, students, corporations and individuals in the field of Hindu Medicine (Ayurveda, Siddha medicine, etc.).

Any individual or organization in the field of Hindu Medicine who demonstrates one or many of the following can be nominated to receive the Sushruta Ratna Award:

Brings distinguished contributions in preventive Hindu medicine and enhances the quality and effectiveness of holistic health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the practice of Hindu medicine.
Exemplifies the highest values of altruism, compassion, integrity, volunteerism, community engagement, leadership, dedication and personal sacrifice to the care of all, including underserved, marginalized populations in impoverished communities.
Commits to expanding knowledge through teaching, conducting research and publishing in the field of Hindu medicine.
Performs outstanding international service in the areas of Hindu medical practice, Hindu medical education or Hindu medical research.

The ideal nominee for the Sushruta Ratna Award is a person motivated by altruistic intentions and whose mission is to preserve and spread traditional Hindu medicine. The ideal nominee is leading the way in mankind’s quest to achieve the peak of health, through outstanding accomplishments in the field of traditional Hindu medicine. The Sushruta Ratna Award is presented to Hindu medicine practitioners who are leaders with creative, outstanding accomplishments in their respective field and who contribute to the well-being of humanity through such.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

The individual or group of individuals (organization) are alive.
They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not conduct or encourage tests or experiments on animals.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Vaidya Śiromaṇi – For excellent work in the field of traditional Hindu medicine systems

The Vaidya Śiromaṇi Award intends to honour Vaidyas (doctors and physicians) for their excellent work in the field of traditional Hindu medicine systems.

“The fundamental basic principles, truths about digestion, truth, about the ability to operate your body, truth about your breathing system, truth about your ability to see – these fundamental truths are elaborately analyzed, documented, organized in Hindu medicinal system.”

– The SPH Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam

The Vaidya Śiromaṇi Award is conferred upon an individual or organization who / which takes the responsibility of bringing the place of consciousness in the health sector, making the world understand we are conscious beings, giving complete diagnosis beyond the body, based on all 5 koshas.

Any individual who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Vaidya Śiromaṇi Award:

Cures from the angle of consciousness, based on the study of Yogic sciences, bringing the vision of Ayurveda and allopathy together, and by doing so, performing the greatest service to humanity.
Provides assistance on prevention, treatment and care services throughout the health sector and launches comprehensive responses to unprecedented public health, humanitarian and development emergencies based on traditional Hindu medicine.
Actively contributes to raising international awareness in the field of Hindu medicine

The ideal nominee for the Vaidya Śiromaṇi Award is dedicated to sustainable development through ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being at all ages using traditional Hindu medicine systems.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Makara Nidhi Śiromaṇi: Recognition of outstanding contributions by supporting the research, development, and procurement of Shastras and Astras

The Makara Nidhi Śiromaṇi Award recognizes outstanding contributions by supporting the research, development, and procurement of Shastras (sacred Hindu Scriptures) and Astras (knowledge weapons and conscious weapons).

Shastras

The VedaAgamas are the Source books of Hinduism or Sanatana Hindu Dharma. The revelation from the Veda-Agamas from the Shāstra Pramaṇa, the scriptural authority on truth, which came down directly from the mouth of Bhagavān Sadāshiva to His consort Devi Adishakti.

Astras

An enlightened Master’s words are like knowledge-weapons that can slay the deep ignorance within and bring the light of enlightenment. Through constantly reading, hearing, hearing and internalizing these words, the deeply engraved negativity in the unconscious is destroyed.

“All the weapons thrown at Paramashiva by Tharugavana Rishis are converted as His Abharanas (ornaments) by Paramashiva. He did the same for me. All the weapons thrown at me, He converted all as Abharana for me and protected me from all sufferings.”

– The SPH Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam

The Makara Nidhi Śiromaṇi Award is conferred upon an individual who shows outstanding commitment to the promotion of the science of consciousness and other yogic sciences for global peace and sustainability.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

Vijñāna Śiromaṇi – recognition of outstanding contributions in the field of Hindu science and technology

The Vijñāna Śiromaṇi Award intends to honour outstanding contributions in the field of Hindu science and technology which include but are not limited to:

Vedic Physics
Chemistry
Biology and
Alchemy
Engineering
Power Manifestation (400+ powers)

“Hindu tradition is the most scientific tradition”

The SPH Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam

The Vijñāna Śiromaṇi Award is conferred upon individuals (diverse thought leaders, scientists, practitioners etc) and organizations for their cutting edge achievements and outstanding contributions in the research, development and propagation of Hindu Vedic sciences and technology.

Any individual who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Vijñāna Śiromaṇi Award:

Demonstrates the application of the ancient knowledge, Sciences and technology of Hinduism to benefit humanity and all beings.
Accelerates the achievement of sustainability goals by promoting the development of partnerships across a range of actors to increase collective knowledge about Hindu sciences and technologies.
Provides a platform for government, businesses and civil society across generations in the field of Hindu science and technology to expand dialogue and make collective decisions.

The ideal nominee for the Vijñāna Śiromaṇi Award actively contributes to the revival of the great yogic science of giving superconscious breakthrough to humanity through Hindu science and technology.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Shivāji Ratna – Protection of Hinduism

The Shivāji Ratna Award intends to honour Shivāji Maharaj, known today as the hero of Bharat, was the great king and ruler whose life urges us to stand for Dharma and fight Adharma. Shivāji Maharaj’s courage came from Atma bala, from knowing the truth authentically. He carried the energy of enlightenment and stood up for the Hindu principles of enlightenment. Because Shivāji Maharaj was established in the truth authentically, he was not hungry towards the powers arising from greed and could not be corrupted. Shivāji Maharaj’s inner space was so powerful, even in front of the whole Moghul Kingdom, that nobody was able to cross him. As a single man, Shivaji protected the whole South India. Shivāji Maharaj is the embodiment of the one who has reclaimed his inner space and who chose the righteous path of protecting Dharma.

The Shivāji Ratna Award is conferred upon Hindus who have performed exemplary deeds of service to protect, fight, and voice for Hinduism.

Any individual or organization dedicated to the protection of Hinduism and who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Shivāji Ratna Award:

Displays strong commitment to serve Hindus and Hinduism, including but not limited to protect, voice, advocate rights for freedom to practice religion (Hinduism), in their own community or in communities stationed around the world can be nominated.
Commits extraordinary acts of courage, overcomes significant risks for the sake of protecting Hinduism and goes beyond the call of duty of professional obligations for the sake of protecting Hinduism and standing up for Dharma.
Demonstrates tremendous sacrifice, selflessly placing themselves in harm’s way, taking unusual risks or steps to protect Hinduism, making extraordinary efforts to further a Hindu cause, or otherwise conducting themselves admirably when faced with unusually challenging circumstances.
Expresses an explicit intention and had a direct involvement to help Hindus and Hinduism survive and thrive.
Performs deeds that had an impact of saving lives within the Hindu community or globally, inspired other Hindus to also stand up and protect Hinduism, directly or indirectly, raised awareness, locally and/or internationally about the ongoing silent Hindu genocide.

The ideal nominee for the Shivāji Ratna Award is a person motivated by altruistic intentions and whose work has had a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of Hindus and on the preservation and protection of Hinduism. The nominee’s service to Hinduism and fellow Hindus should be related to a long-term or persistent problem, such as Hindu ethnic cleansing and cultural genocide.

Exemplary deeds and acts of heroism must be supported by conclusive evidence.

Each nomination receives equal attention and our Committee strives to thoroughly understand each incident.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

The individual or group of individuals (organization) are alive.
They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Kailasa Dharma Jyoti (Religion)

The Nithyananda’s Veda Vyāsa Ratna Award is conferred upon the best Hindu book author in honour of sage Vyāsa and to appreciate writers for their contribution in the Hindu literary world.

Any individual or organization in the field of authoring Hindu books who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Nithyananda’s Veda Vyāsa Ratna Award :

Produces brilliant work and popularized reading Hindu books.
Displays outstanding commitment to raising awareness about Hindu literature such as the Mahabharata, which carry the science of enlightenment which is the solution to end human suffering.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual running the school or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be Hindus or Hindu organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

The individual is alive.
They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activity

Nāyikāra Śiromaṇi – Conferred to the best of all heroines

The Nithyananda’s Veda Vyāsa Ratna Award is conferred upon the best Hindu book author in honour of sage Vyāsa and to appreciate writers for their contribution in the Hindu literary world.

Any individual or organization in the field of authoring Hindu books who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Nithyananda’s Veda Vyāsa Ratna Award :

Produces brilliant work and popularized reading Hindu books.
Displays outstanding commitment to raising awareness about Hindu literature such as the Mahabharata, which carry the science of enlightenment which is the solution to end human suffering.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual running the school or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be Hindus or Hindu organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

The individual is alive.
They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activity

Nāyaka Śiromaṇi – Conferred to the best of all heroes

The Nithyananda’s Veda Vyāsa Ratna Award is conferred upon the best Hindu book author in honour of sage Vyāsa and to appreciate writers for their contribution in the Hindu literary world.

Any individual or organization in the field of authoring Hindu books who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Nithyananda’s Veda Vyāsa Ratna Award :

Produces brilliant work and popularized reading Hindu books.
Displays outstanding commitment to raising awareness about Hindu literature such as the Mahabharata, which carry the science of enlightenment which is the solution to end human suffering.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual running the school or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be Hindus or Hindu organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

The individual is alive.
They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activity

Siddhānta Śiromaṇi – recognition of outstanding contributions in the field of Hindu philosophy

The Siddhānta Śiromaṇi Award intends to honour outstanding contributions in the field of Hindu philosophy.

The Siddhānta Śiromaṇi Award is conferred upon an individual and / or organization for major achievements in advancing philosophies, rooted in Hinduism, that shape the world.

Any individual who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Siddhānta Śiromaṇi Award:

Demonstrates sound knowledge and deep understanding of the various aspects of Hindu philosophy.
Displays outstanding dedication towards the propagation of Hindu philosophy locally, regionally and / or internationally.
Displays outstanding commitment towards the upliftment of humanity through Hindu philosophy, demonstrating Hinduism’s Universal principles and user-friendly application in everyday life, across cultures and borders.

The ideal nominee for the Siddhānta Śiromaṇi Award exemplifies the highest principles based on Hindu philosophy and stands as a role model in society, bringing peace, equality and unity grounded in the Cosmic truths of Sanatana Hindu Dharma.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Dharma Śiromaṇi – recognition of outstanding contributions to Dharmic religions

The Dharma Śiromaṇi Award intends to honour the sacred cosmic principle of dharmo rakshati rakshitah, when you protect Dharma, Dharma will protect you.

“Dharma is what we call righteous or conscious behavior. It is not the moral behavior demanded by society. If you follow the law of society, you are protected in the outer world. If you follow the law of dharma you are protected in the inner world. When you are in dharma you will always be right and you will never fall into depression. Understand, follow the dharma. You will never fall into the difficulties and depressions that come from the inner world.

The SPH Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam

The Dharma Śiromaṇi Award is conferred upon individuals or organizations who/which bring outstanding contributions to Dharmic religions – religions who respect, follow and stand up for Dharma, the Cosmic Rules and natural law of life.

Any individual/organization who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Dharma Śiromaṇi Award:

Embodies dharmic qualities of integrity, authenticity, responsibility and enriching and inspires others in being honest and true to their own understanding, to their swadharma, the dharma that is their core.
Brings constructive insights into the relationship between human beings and the divine, and guides others into the science of the intangible as per the sacred Hindu scriptures.
Educates others about the Dharma through religion, thereby contributing to the revival and protection of the science of enlightenment on planet Earth.

The ideal nominee individual/organization for the Dharma Śiromaṇi Award uplifts humanity by raising awareness about the great enlightened beings who happen again and again on planet Earth just to remind humanity of the one truth that Dharma, the cosmic, is still alive. The ideal nominee radiates the state, space, being, powers, being, superconsciousness of Paramashiva, the ultimate superconsciousness.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

The individual is alive.
They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Nithyananda’s Veda Vyāsa Ratna – For authoring Hindu books

The Nithyananda’s Veda Vyāsa Ratna Award is conferred upon the best Hindu book author in honour of sage Vyāsa and to appreciate writers for their contribution in the Hindu literary world.

Any individual or organization in the field of authoring Hindu books who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Nithyananda’s Veda Vyāsa Ratna Award :

Produces brilliant work and popularized reading Hindu books.
Displays outstanding commitment to raising awareness about Hindu literature such as the Mahabharata, which carry the science of enlightenment which is the solution to end human suffering.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual running the school or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be Hindus or Hindu organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

The individual is alive.
They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activity

Kalidasa Ratna – for Hindu literature/poetry

The Kalidasa Ratna Award intends to honour Kalidasa, the great Sanskrit poet and dramatist, who became enlightened after being initiated into knowledge and enlightenment by Goddess Kali. After receiving Devi Kail’s own tambula (chewed betel leaf), Kalidasa became a Siddha Kavy and wrote all the Kavyas.

The Kalidasa Ratna Award is conferred upon the best writer in the Hindu literature/poetry, one who has produced the most outstanding creative literary and/or poetic work promoting Hindu culture.

Any individual who has made outstanding contributions in the cultivation, preservation and advancement of the unique and diverse Hindu culture through literacy and poetic work can be nominated to receive the Kalidasa Ratna Award.

The Literary Award Committee has the right to determine the eligibility of a particular work.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual running the school or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

The individual is alive.
They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Ramanujan Ratna – Mathematics

The Ramanujan Ratna intends to honour the great, mostly self-taught mathematical genius Ramanujan. Ramanujan entered the zone of Bhava Samadhi in the field of mathematics and his brilliant theories and solutions, although revealed by him a hundred years ago, have been proven as true today. Ramanujan’s main contributions to the field of mathematics include the analytic theory of numbers and worked on elliptic functions, continued fractions, and infinite series.

The Ramanujan Ratna Award is conferred upon the best mathematician, established on the principles of Hinduism, for both existing work and promising future achievement. Laureates are appointed by an independent committee of international Hindu mathematicians.

Any individual or institution in the field of Mathematics who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Ramanujan Ratna Award:

Performs outstanding achievements in any area of mathematics education, to be interpreted in the broadest possible sense.
Conducts outstanding research, or other contributions that uses high-level mathematics and/or invents new mathematical tools to solve applied problems from engineering, science, and technology is particularly appropriate.
Demonstrates the importance of Hindu mathematical education and contribute to spreading awareness about Hinduism’s contributions to the field of mathematics, such as the concept of zero.

The ideal nominee is a mathematician whose work is bridging the gap between mathematics and applications. The value of the work will be measured by the quality of the mathematics and its impact on the application. The award may be given for a single notable achievement or for a collection of such achievements.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

The individual or group of individuals (organization) are alive.
They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Jnāna Sambandhar Ratna – Child prodigies

The Jnāna Sambandhar Ratna – Child prodigies Award intends to honour Sambandar, the enlightened child, a bala yogi, who began to express his enlightenment at the age of 6. Sambandhar was one of the 63 Nayanmars. He became a life-time nirahari simply from drinking a little bit of breast milk from Mahadevi Parvati. After that, Sambandar devoted his life to composing hymns to praise Mahadeva and never opened his mouth again other than to sing His glory of Mahadeva. With his hymns, Sambandar performed miracles. Sambandar attained mukti (salvation) on “Visaka Nakshtaram” day in the Tamil month of “Vaikasi” at the age of sixteen.

The Jnāna Sambandhar Ratna Award is conferred upon child prodigies who live by the sacred Hindu principles and display enlightened qualities and extraordinary abilities.

Any child who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive Jnāna Sambandhar Ratna Award:

Radiates and implements the 4 Tattvas (cosmic principles) in all dimensions of life:

Integrity – honouring words given to oneself and others,
Authenticity – continuously inspiring themselves and others to reach their peak potential,
Responsibility – continuously choosing to respond to any situation from the context of “I am responsible for everything within me and outside me”, and
Enriching – continuously seeking to contribute to others’ lives and helping them manifest the reality as they want.

Continuously uses and inspires others to use spiritual truths to find solutions for any problem.
Displays great levels of leadership and spiritual activism and extraordinary capabilities in any field.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominations of minors need to include written consent from the parent or legal guardian.

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

The individual is alive.
They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Vashista Ratna – Education. Best Run Hindu School promoting Hinduism

The Vashista Ratna Award intends to honour Vashista, one of the seven saptarishis and thereby one of the oldest and most revered Vedic rishis or sages. Through penance, Vashista acquired great power and received complete knowledge of the whole Cosmos. Vaishitha and his wife Arundhati ran a Gurukul (Hindu school) and took care of thousands of students, one of which was the great incarnation, Lord Rama, who joined his Gurukul for training. Vaishitha is the author of Vashista Yoga Samhita, the great philosophical text structured as a dialogue between sage Vasishtha and Lord Rama.

The Vashista Ratna Award is conferred upon the best run Hindu school promoting Hindu education. The award intends to recognize Hindu educational institutions in which students are groomed into becoming responsible and non-violent world leaders established on the sacred cosmic principles of integrity, authenticity, responsibility and enriching.

Any Hindu school promoting Hinduism, who demonstrates the one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Vashista Ratna award:

Creates the right vatavarana (environment) for children to receive the highest knowledge as per the sacred Hindu scriptures.
Awakens students to the right context for life – enlightenment – and teaching all knowledge required about enlightenment and life (Ayurveda, archery, basic business, basic critical-thinking and decision-making, basic truths, etc.).
Grooms students to become best contributing citizens of the planet earth – Humanity, by training them into real world projects.
Adapts to the changing trends and new research.
Guiding each student into discovering their purpose of birth and supporting each student to reach their peak potential.
Conducts various enriching activities to spread awareness about Hindu education system.

The ideal nominee for the Vashista Ratna Award has a significant impact on the local and global community, and inspires others to join and promote the Hindu education system.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual running the school or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

The individual is alive.
They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Kailasa Jnāna Jyoti (Education)

The Kailasa Jnāna Jyoti Award intends to honour Raghunātha Śiromaṇi, the great Indian philosopher and logician who established the new school of Nyāya which significantly contributed to Indian philosophy through systematic development of the theory of logic, methodology, and its treatises on epistemology.

The Kailasa Jnāna Jyoti Award is conferred upon to an individual or organization in the field of Hindu education dedicated to the preservation and transmission of right knowledge based on the sacred cosmic principles, which as per Hinduism, has the power to liberate without the need of any rules, practices or techniques.

The Kailasa Jnāna Jyoti Award intends to recognize efforts conducted in the field of Hindu education at the local level, which align to the SPH’s vision statement for education:

Education means constantly breaking your impossibilities, making all the best possibilities manifest.” At the gurukul apart from having the ability to live an extraordinary life with these powers, students are also trained to be able to handle any situation that life puts down in front of them. Every aspect of the student’s life from the food to the cognition’s they hold about life is aligned according to the Vedas and Agamas in order to make them into world leaders.

The SPH Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam

Any individual who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Mukta Śiromaṇi Award:

Outstanding dedication to the preservation and transmission of the right Jnāna (knowledge) based on sacred Hindu principles.
Mobilizes resources and implements innovative and context-appropriate solutions to provide access to quality education, including remotely.
Works in partnerships and fosters international collaboration and to create the next generation of young leaders, established on the sacred Hindu principles.

The ideal nominee for the Kailasa Jnāna Jyoti Award actively is dedicated to the revival of authentic Hindu Education, which is one of the most subtle and powerful awakening systems, and continuously provides the right context for any teaching – enlightenment.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Vidagdha Śiromaṇi – Conferred to the chief of all experts in any discipline of education

The Vidagdha Śiromaṇi Award intends to honour individuals and organizations that have excelled in any discipline of Hindu education.

The Vidagdha Śiromaṇi Award is conferred upon the chief of all experts in any discipline of Hindu education – Vedic Law & Constitution • Hindu Administration • Hindu Economic principles • Vedic Medicine (Ayurveda) • Astronomy • Astrology • Cosmology • Vedic Physics • Vedic Chemistry • Vedic Biology • Alchemy • Sociology, etc.

Any individual who demonstrates one of many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Vidagdha Śiromaṇi Award:

Exhibits extraordinary leadership and makes outstanding unique contributions to the advancement and integration of one’s field of expertise.
Adds value to human experience and progress and works to create inclusive knowledge societies by assisting in the translation and dissemination of literature related to one’s field of expertise.
Actively contributes to the advancement of equity in education (removing the barriers to access to education when it comes to gender, tribe, race, socio-economic status, language etc.)
Advocates for policy changes and creates positive impact at the community, state, national or regional level through one’s service and leadership.

The ideal nominee for the Vidagdha Śiromaṇi Award is grounded on the Hindu principle that knowledge is free and finds innovative ways to make one’s comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of a skill accessible to all for the upliftment of humanity.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

Vijña Śiromaṇi – Conferred to the most experienced learned scholar

The Vijña Śiromaṇi Award intends to honour the most experienced learned scholar who has over their lifetime pursued knowledge in one, several or all of the following fields (but not limited to):

Hindu Literature & Scriptures (such as Vedas, Agamas)
Hindu Sciences (see link) eg. Science of Alchemy, Science of Enlightenment
Vedic Languages such as Sanskrit, Tamil (source languages)
Hindu Philosophy
Hindu Governance, Law & Constitution
Vedic Mathematics
Vedic Physics
Vedic Chemistry
Vedic Biology
Hindu Economy
History
Astrology
Astronomy
Sacred Arts, etc.

The Vijña Śiromaṇi Award is conferred upon an individual or organization who utilizes their expertise and established reputation to promote world peace and security based on Hindu principles.

Some examples of great Hindu scholars:

Adi Shankaracharya, Ramanuja, Madhva, Sri Anirvan, Mahamahopadhay Ashutosh Sastri,Mahamahopadhay Yogendranath Bagchi, Vedacharya Vedabishard Durga das Lahiri, Mahamahopadhy Chadrokanta Tarkalanker, Iswar Chandra Bidyasagar, Mahamahopadhay Lakhan Dravid Shastri, Padmabhusan Mahamahopadhay Hari Das Siddhanta Bagish, Rajendranath Ghosh [Swami Chidghananda], etc.

Any individual who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Vijña Śiromaṇi Award:

Demonstrates exemplary excellence and great knowledge in at least one of these field(s) of study and would have demonstrated (at a deeper level) the practical application and benefit to one’s life.
Fosters international collaboration, designs and deploys innovative solutions, based on Hindu principles, to facilitate inclusive learning opportunities, thereby ensuring accessibility to quality education for all and promoting world peace.

The ideal nominee for the Vijña Śiromaṇi Award displays, through their work of excellence, outstanding commitment to the revival of Sanatana Hindu Dharma for global peace and sustainable future.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activities.

1. Nithyananda’s Veda Vyāsa Ratna – For authoring Hindu books

The Nithyananda’s Veda Vyāsa Ratna Award is conferred upon the best Hindu book author in honour of sage Vyāsa and to appreciate writers for their contribution in the Hindu literary world.

Any individual or organization in the field of authoring Hindu books who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Nithyananda’s Veda Vyāsa Ratna Award :

Produces brilliant work and popularized reading Hindu books.
Displays outstanding commitment to raising awareness about Hindu literature such as the Mahabharata, which carry the science of enlightenment which is the solution to end human suffering.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual running the school or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be Hindus or Hindu organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

The individual is alive.
They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activity

1. Nithyananda’s Veda Vyāsa Ratna – For authoring Hindu books

The Nithyananda’s Veda Vyāsa Ratna Award is conferred upon the best Hindu book author in honour of sage Vyāsa and to appreciate writers for their contribution in the Hindu literary world.

Any individual or organization in the field of authoring Hindu books who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Nithyananda’s Veda Vyāsa Ratna Award :

Produces brilliant work and popularized reading Hindu books.
Displays outstanding commitment to raising awareness about Hindu literature such as the Mahabharata, which carry the science of enlightenment which is the solution to end human suffering.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual running the school or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be Hindus or Hindu organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

The individual is alive.
They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activity

Rudrakanya / Rudra Ratna – for Performing Artists

The Nithyananda’s Veda Vyāsa Ratna Award is conferred upon the best Hindu book author in honour of sage Vyāsa and to appreciate writers for their contribution in the Hindu literary world.

Any individual or organization in the field of authoring Hindu books who demonstrates one or many of the following criteria can be nominated to receive the Nithyananda’s Veda Vyāsa Ratna Award :

Produces brilliant work and popularized reading Hindu books.
Displays outstanding commitment to raising awareness about Hindu literature such as the Mahabharata, which carry the science of enlightenment which is the solution to end human suffering.

Nominator Eligibility

Nominator may be an individual running the school or organization
Self-nominations are not permitted
Posthumous nominations are not permitted
Anonymous nominations will not be accepted

Nominee Eligibility

Nominees may be Hindus or Hindu organizations residing or established anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the following requirements.

The individual is alive.
They are established in Ahimsa (non-violence), and have therefore never undertaken or participated in inhuman activities nor have been found guilty of committing violent crimes.
They do not discriminate (serve all irrespective of gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, disability, etc.).
They have not been involved in illegal activity