Reports

The submission addresses economic, social and cultural rights within transitional justice frameworks, focusing on historical injustices against indigenous Hindu communities and persecution of KAILASA. The document documents a 2,000-year history described as the Hindu Holocaust, colonial-era intensification of rights violations, post-colonial state discrimination, and the establishment of KAILASA as a sovereign state. It argues for integrating economic, social and cultural rights into transitional justice mechanisms to restore dignity, cultural autonomy and equitable resource access to affected communities.

This submission by Kailash Union responds to Human Rights Council Resolution 57/28, which requested a global analytical study on human rights-based approaches in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The submission documents Kailash Union's integration of human rights in biodiversity strategies, traditional knowledge protection, monitoring mechanisms, and describes nature-based solutions rooted in Hindu ecological principles including organic agriculture, water stewardship, and protection of all life. The submission addresses challenges including allegations of persecution and calls for UN measures against certain entities.

The submission by Kailash Union addresses institutional arrangements that enable minority rights to flourish. The document argues that colonial census operations and classification systems artificially categorized diverse communities, leading to systemic marginalization and human rights violations. It documents alleged violations of religious freedom, freedom from torture, liberty and security, and freedom of expression affecting minority communities globally, and describes the historical persecution of Hindu civilization.

The submission from the United States of KAILASA addresses the protection and promotion of academic freedom and freedom of expression in educational institutions. The document describes KAILASA's education policies, the ancient Hindu Gurukul system of education, and higher education through KAILASA's Nithyananda Hindu University. It identifies challenges to academic freedom including historical persecution of indigenous Hindu education systems, interference with indigenous schools, attacks on educational institutions, and gaps in legal protection for indigenous knowledge systems and religious succession processes.

The submission by KAILASH Union addresses climate change, loss and damage, and indigenous rights from a Hindu spiritual and cultural perspective. The document argues that elevating human consciousness through Hindu principles and the revival of Hinduism via KAILASA, the sovereign state established by the Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism, can mitigate the impacts of climate change on human rights. The submission also asserts KAILASA's status as a sovereign juridical state entitled to international recognition and diplomatic privileges under customary international law.

This thematic report submitted to the UN Human Rights Council by Kailash Union addresses poverty eradication in a post-growth context and preparation for future development goals. The submission outlines alternative socio-economic frameworks based on Hindu principles, including the revival of Varnashrama Dharma, Gurukul education systems, joint family structures, and matrilineal social organization. The document argues that KAILASA's governance model incorporates non-GDP indicators of social progress, mechanisms to ensure equitable distribution of benefits, and alternative development pathways prioritizing collective welfare over economic growth.

The submission by Kailash Union addresses racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, with particular focus on claims regarding British colonial distortion of Hindu traditions and the caste system, historical loss of Hindu kingdoms, and alleged persecution of the Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism and the United States of KAILASA. The document presents arguments regarding the juridical statehood of KAILASA under international law and documents a chronology of alleged incidents from 2010 to 2018 involving law enforcement actions, media coverage, and judicial orders affecting the organization.

The submission documents vulnerabilities faced by Hindu communities in the global displacement crisis, including systemic barriers to religious freedom in over 66 countries where Hinduism lacks formal recognition. The report argues that displaced Hindu populations experience discriminatory treatment in visa processing, temple registration, and legal protections for religious practices, citing incidents in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and India. The submission also addresses historical events including the 1990 exodus of Kashmiri Pandits and development-induced displacement in India, and asserts arguments regarding the sovereignty of KAILASA as a Hindu nation-state.

A comprehensive historical and organizational document compiled by KAILĀSA's Nithyānanda University Press, detailing the revival of 21 ancient Sanātana Hindu sovereign kingdoms and ecclesiastical entities under the leadership of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM, Bhagavān Śri Nithyānanda Paramashivam. The document covers the juridical statehood of KAILĀSA under international law, the lineages and histories of ancient Hindu kingdoms, the establishment of a global Hindu nation with diplomatic relations in over 150 countries, and KAILĀSA's humanitarian, educational, health, and spiritual initiatives serving billions worldwide.

The submission by Kailash Union addresses transitional justice mechanisms for addressing historical claims regarding Hindu civilization. The document chronicles the historical development of Hindu knowledge systems, scholarly contributions, women's roles in ancient Hindu society including as administrators and spiritual leaders, and recognition of gender diversity in Hindu tradition. It argues for the establishment of the United States of KAILASA as a sovereign Hindu state and references recent violence against Hindu communities in Bangladesh in August 2024.

This submission responds to a call for input on a thematic report addressing freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) and sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI). The document argues that Hindu theology recognizes multiple genders and same-sex marriage, and contends that the Hindu Aboriginal Indigenous Agricultural Tribes (AIAT) and its leadership face persecution for advocating progressive gender identity positions. The submission presents accounts of alleged detention, medical examinations, media campaigns, and restrictions on institutions, linking these to broader concerns about protection of religious freedom and LGBTQ+ rights.

This submission to the Special Rapporteur on the right to education addresses advances and challenges in implementing the right to education. The document presents Kailash Union's perspective on education as a fundamental human right, describes the educational institutions and programs operated by the organization including Gurukuls and the Nithyananda Hindu University, and discusses obstacles to indigenous Hindu education systems including alleged persecution and discrimination over several decades.

The submission by Kailash Union addresses the integration of Hindu jurisprudence and traditional Gurukul education into United Nations policies on children's rights. It documents the historical suppression of Hindu educational systems, describes contemporary educational outcomes from Nithyananda Gurukul, and details alleged persecution of Kailash and its spiritual leader The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism across multiple jurisdictions.

The submission documents alleged persecution of the Aboriginal Indigenous Agricultural Tribes (AIAT) and the Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism, claiming over a decade of systematic attacks including assassination attempts, false prosecutions, media defamation, and destruction of religious institutions and schools. It describes attacks on indigenous education, places of worship, and women members, alleging mischaracterization of the movement as a cult and suppression of traditional Hindu spiritual practices and science.

This submission to the Office of the Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children addresses reparation needs and mechanisms for child victims and survivors in conflict and non-conflict settings. The document outlines current needs including individual and collective reparations, healthcare, education, skills training, and meaningful victim participation. It identifies gaps in international human rights frameworks, documents specific cases of alleged targeting of members of the Adi Shaivite Minority Tradition (ASMT) community and indigenous spiritual traditions, and proposes measures to improve access to justice and reparation processes.

This submission to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights provides comments on a draft statement concerning non-state actors and enforced disappearances under the Convention for the Protection of All Persons against Enforced Disappearances. The document argues that members of the Aboriginal Indigenous Agricultural Tribes led by Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam have been subject to enforced disappearances, illegal detention, torture, and harassment by state actors, documenting specific incidents from 2010 onwards including illegal arrests, custodial torture, attacks on religious sites, and restrictions on freedom of movement and speech.

This submission addresses the use of disinformation, misinformation and propaganda in armed conflict, responding to General Assembly questions on specific situations, roles of state and non-state actors, and impacts on human rights and vulnerable groups. The submission documents a case study concerning the Adi Shaivite Velallar community, an indigenous religious group within Hinduism, and their leader, describing allegations that media disinformation campaigns have been deployed to sustain persecution, including false criminal cases, sexual assaults, and destruction of property over a ten-year period.

The submission by the Adi Shaivite Minority Tradition documents allegations of human rights violations against women and children of the ASMT community in India. The report argues that ASMT women, children, and girls face systematic persecution through media defamation, deepfake videos, false allegations, and incitement to violence by neo-Hindutva extremist elements. The submission addresses barriers to freedom of expression and opinion, including image morphing technology, media shaming campaigns, and vexatious litigation targeting ASMT female religious leaders.

The report addresses the global pandemic response and advocates for multilateral cooperation based on Hindu principles and economic restructuring. It documents obstacles including vaccine distribution inequality, supply chain disruption, economic recession, and inadequate quarantine infrastructure, proposing revised economic policies, sustainable community living arrangements, public education initiatives, and food security strategies modelled on ancient Hindu economic systems.

The report documents the human rights situation of women and children in the Adi Shaivite Minority Tradition (ASMT), an indigenous Hindu community in India. It argues that ASMT women, nuns, and girls face systematic persecution, sexual violence, media defamation, and intersectional discrimination from neo-Hindutva extremist elements. The submission addresses specific incidents of sexual assault, media campaigns involving hate speech and image manipulation, defamatory coverage, and pending legal cases, asserting that such persecution targets a progressive spiritual tradition that ordains women and recognizes LGBTQ+ rights.

The report documents allegations of human rights violations against the Adi Shaivite Minority Tradition (ASMT) community in India, claiming systematic persecution by what it identifies as neo-Hindutva extremist elements. The submission argues that ASMT women, children, and nuns have been targeted through media misinformation campaigns, deepfake videos, and sexual objectification, and that the Indian legal system has proven ineffective in providing recourse. The report contrasts the lack of enforcement in Indian courts with a US court penalty of USD 5 million against media defendants.

The submission documents the enjoyment of human rights by women and girls of the Adi-Shaivite Minority Tradition (ASMT) in India during humanitarian emergencies and conflicts, detailing alleged violations of rights to life, non-discrimination, education, and due process. It presents case examples from 2010 to 2019 and outlines patterns of discrimination by state authorities. The submission concludes with measures the Kailasa nation proposes to protect women's human rights in humanitarian settings, including sustainable community quarantine models based on Hindu principles.

An essay by David Matas addressing alleged persecution of the Adi Shaivite Minority Tradition and its spiritual leader Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam in India. The document describes attacks by various groups opposed to the Tradition, discusses a fabricated video used in campaigns against the spiritual leader, compares the situation to persecution of Falun Gong in China, and calls on Indian democratic institutions to address incitement to religious intolerance.

This document is a compilation of forensic video analysis reports and related examination records commissioned by the Life Bliss Foundation concerning controversial video recordings allegedly involving Sri Nithyananda Swami. It contains expert opinions from multiple U.S.-based forensic audio/video analysts (Edward J. Primeau, David Notowitz, Bryan Neumeister, and Yonovitz & Joe, LLP) and official examination reports from India's Forensic Science Laboratory in Delhi. The materials address questions of video authenticity, editing, chain of custody, and facial identification of persons depicted in the recordings.

A forensic video expert's report, dated 10 January 2012, analyzing a digital video file identified as Video2010.ASF and related videos circulated on television and internet platforms. The report examines the authenticity and composition of the video through forensic analysis, detailing technical findings regarding editing, layering, and alterations. The document was prepared for the Life Bliss Foundation board and was directed to be delivered to specified recipients in Karnataka, India.

A letter dated 19 July 2010 from Sun TV Network Ltd (Udaya TV) to Detective Inspector Vinayak N. Urankar of the Cyber Crime Police Station, responding to an inquiry regarding production records and agreements related to the television programme "RED ALERT" in connection with a criminal investigation under the IT Act 2000 and IPC sections.

A letter dated 10 June 2010 from Suresh M J, a consultant, addressed to Justice S R Nayak alleging that he was tortured by police at COD (Crime and Offences Department) office in Bangalore, coerced into confessing to involvement in the leak of interrogation footage related to a matter concerning Nityananda, and forced to make false statements before a magistrate. The letter details allegations of overnight detention at a lodge, physical torture, threats, confiscation of mobile phone, and continued harassment after release on bail.

The submission argues that the killing of LGBTIQ+ persons represents a severe breach of international human rights, particularly the right to life under the ICCPR. The document contends that ancient Hindu scriptures and traditions recognize gender fluidity and non-binary gender as integral cultural aspects, citing various Hindu texts and deities. It documents historical Hindu persecution over two millennia and describes colonial and contemporary erasure of indigenous Hindu knowledge, including the criminalization of same-sex relationships through colonial laws. The submission presents the United States of KAILASA and its Supreme Pontiff as advancing LGBTIQ+ rights through Hindu scriptural foundations, and details policies based on Hindu principles including non-violence, oneness, and universal family.

The report documents alleged systematic persecution of the Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism and the Aboriginal Indigenous Agricultural Tribes through AI‑enabled deepfake media, algorithmic amplification of hate speech, and state‑sanctioned digital surveillance. It links these practices to broader human rights concerns raised by UN special procedures on AI‑based counter‑terrorism, and proposes protective and reform measures.

This submission by Kailash Union documents alleged human rights violations arising from administrative measures and counter-terrorism actions in India targeting the Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism and KAILASA's communities. The report argues that administrative detention, media-driven persecution, forcible closure of educational institutions, arbitrary arrest, medical torture, and passport revocation constitute violations of international human rights law, including Articles 6, 7, 9, 18, 19 and 26 of the ICCPR and Article 15 of the UDHR.

The submission presents KAILASA's Indigenous Holistic Framework for addressing mental health issues through spiritual, physical, and emotional dimensions rooted in Hindu philosophy and practices. The document outlines three main pathways—Charyapada (conduct), Kriyapada (ritual), and Yogapada (meditation)—and describes programs including Inner Awakening and Paramashivoham, supported by research on gene expression, well-being metrics, and neurological studies. The submission argues that these practices address psychosocial disabilities by cultivating positive cognitions and connecting mental health to the Sustainable Development Goals.

This submission by Kailash Union presents an argument regarding the indigenous identity of Hindu peoples and their civilizational heritage. The document traces the disruption of Hindu civilizational continuity through colonialism and critiques the colonial imposition of categories such as caste and tribe. It discusses the role of European coloniality in fragmenting indigenous consciousness and institutions, and argues that decoloniality represents a necessary response to restore indigenous worldviews and self-governance.

The report documents alleged systematic persecution of The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism (SPH) Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam and the United States of KAILASA by deep state elements in India and various local and state agencies over a 15-year period. The submission argues that a coordinated campaign involving fabricated charges, forced exile, property seizures, and media disinformation has resulted in critical accountability gaps in human rights protection mechanisms, with no redress from national or international bodies.

A document compiled by the Kailasa organization presenting allegations of religious and legal persecution spanning approximately 15 years against the Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism (SPH), Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam, and the KAILASA organization. The document compares legal outcomes in the United States and India involving the same accusations, references court documents, expert legal opinions, and claims of media disinformation. It addresses passport denial, suppression of evidence allegations, and statements of exoneration by U.S. courts.

This submission addresses disinformation as a tool for persecution in India, with particular focus on the Adi Shaivite Minority Tradition (ASMT). The document argues that politically-owned media in India weaponizes false information to suppress minority religious voices, and documents a case study of ASMT persecution involving media campaigns, mob violence, false legal charges, and prolonged litigation. The submission recommends legislative and regulatory measures to address media corruption, enforce existing misinformation laws, and protect freedom of expression while combating disinformation.

The submission, presented by Kailash Union, examines violence experienced by Hindu women and girls in sport, attributing impacts to what the document characterizes as a "Hindu holocaust" and discussing systemic causes rooted in patriarchal norms and historical colonization. The document describes Kailash Union's policies and initiatives addressing women's safety in sports, including zero-tolerance policies against sexual harassment, healthcare provisions, and leadership representation, while also detailing alleged persecution of the Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism and his followers.