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The controversy surrounding Nithyananda, the self-proclaimed guru, and his own-established country, ‘Kailasa,’ continues to have a significant following not only on social media but also on world news. It is because the establishment of Kailasa has been met with widespread criticism and accusations of fraud and abuse.

He has been able to leverage the power of social media to spread his message and attract new followers, many of whom are drawn to his teachings on spirituality and self-improvement. Due to this, many are attracted to his ideas and the newly-formed country.

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Despite the fact that Nityananda is an Indian fugitive who is accused of various crimes, he is trying to assert his influence in the world in different ways, such as by attending events, showing off his country and countrymen, and making appearances on global stages.

Who is Nithyananda?

Nithyananda, also called Paramahamsa Nithyananda, is a name that has sparked controversy in recent years due to his establishment of his own country, the Republic of Kailasa. Born in 1977 as Arunachalam Rajasekaran in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, India, he grew up in the Saiva Vellala community.

At the age of 12, he claims to have experienced a spiritual awakening, leading him to delve into meditation and yoga. As he pursued his spiritual journey, he became a disciple of Raghupati Yogi and traveled to different countries, where he shared his knowledge of yoga and spirituality.

Despite his seemingly peaceful pursuits, his name has been marred by allegations of questionable practices and abuse by some of his followers.

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Controversy around the self-styled fugitive godman

Despite being a self-proclaimed spiritual leader, Nithyananda’s reputation has been tarnished by several accusations of rape and sexual assault. These accusations have made him a fugitive in India, where he is wanted in connection with these crimes.

However, he has vehemently denied all the allegations made against him.

Apart from this, the establishment of his so-called country, Kailasa, which he claims is located on a private island in the Indian Ocean, is also widely disputed. According to Nithyananda, Kailasa is a sovereign state recognized by several other countries, and it has its own government, currency, and passport.

Many have accused Nithyananda of using the establishment of Kailasa as a way to avoid prosecution in India and other countries. Not only this, but critics have also raised concerns about the treatment of Nithyananda’s followers in Kailasa, with reports of forced labor and abuse.

Nithyananda’s ‘Kailasa’ country shocked the world when they spoke at a meeting of a United Nations committee

The recent appearance of officials from Nithyananda’s “Kailasa” nation at a United Nations committee meeting astonished the whole world. The group, which was made up completely of women, took part in a debate on February 24 at the Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (CESCR) meeting in Geneva on the equitable representation of women in systems of decision-making.

Vijayapriya Nithyananda, dressed in a sari and wearing a turban and laden with jewellery, introduced herself at the UN meeting as the “permanent ambassador of the United States of Kailasa”.

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Nithyananda’s Twitter account afterward posted images from the occasion. The delegation took advantage of the occasion to defend Nithyananda, whom they believe is unfairly targeted around the world, and requested that the committee provide protection to the “supreme pontiff of Hinduism.”

But the event’s footage infuriated spectators all around the world. They questioned why the representatives for a man who is facing several charges in India, including rape and sexual assault, were permitted to attend the high-profile event.

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What UN said on Vijayapriya’s statement?

A United Nations official told the BBC that they will ignore the statements made by the representatives of the fictional country. The official also called their submissions “irrelevant” and “tangential” to the issues being discussed. The Indian government has not yet officially commented on the matter yet.

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Despite the controversy surrounding Nithyananda and Kailasa, the self-proclaimed guru continues to have a significant following. However, whatever one’s opinion on Nithyananda and Kailasa could be, it is obvious that this self-styled guru will continue to stir up debate and interest for some time to come.

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