FAQ: UN Recognition of Hindu Indigeneity and KAILASA's 28th Report

What is the main purpose of KAILASA’s 28th UN report?

The report highlights the historic and ongoing struggles of Hindus as an indigenous civilization and calls for the United Nations to recognize Hindus as indigenous peoples under UNDRIP while documenting systemic human rights violations against KAILASA and Hindu communities worldwide.

Why are Hindus considered indigenous peoples according to the report?

Hindus are recognized as the native inheritors of the Vedic civilizational tradition who have thrived for millennia across 56 indigenous Hindu nations spanning over 6 million km², unlike Christianity and Islam which entered the region through conquest and external imposition.

How does colonialism continue to affect Hindu communities today?

Beyond physical colonization, European coloniality entrenched Eurocentric frameworks that delegitimized indigenous systems of law, governance, and knowledge, while colonial powers disrupted Hindu identity by artificially constructing labels such as ‘caste’ and ’tribe’ to divide and control populations.

Who leads KAILASA and what is its current status?

KAILASA is led by The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam, recognized as the Sovereign of 21 ancient Hindu kingdoms, and operates as a government-in-exile representing the assertion of decoloniality and restoration of Hindu Swaraj (self-governance).

What specific actions does the report call for from the international community?

The report urges the UN to recognize Hindus as indigenous peoples under UNDRIP, investigate systemic persecution of Hindu indigenous communities, hold deep state and non-state actors accountable for violations, and support decolonial movements worldwide that seek to restore indigenous self-determination.

What is the United Ancient Nations mentioned in the report?

Through the United Ancient Nations, KAILASA has united over 160 indigenous nations and communities worldwide, advancing the shared struggle for sovereignty, cultural survival, and recognition of indigenous rights.

What human rights violations against KAILASA are documented in the report?

The report documents systemic human rights violations including deep state-sponsored violence, unlawful persecution, suppression of Hindu religious freedom, and illegal detention and torture of The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism and KAILASA members.

When was this report presented to the United Nations?

The report was presented as part of the call for contributions to the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council, with the press release dated October 05, 2025.

Where can I find more information about this report and KAILASA?

More information is available at https://kailaasa.org/briefings-statements/united-nations-reports/un-publishes-kailasas-28th-report-recognizing-hindu-indigeneity-and-uan/