Kailaasa

Kailaasa, officially United States of Kailaasa (USK), is a non-existent micronation founded by Indian self-proclaimed godman Nithyananda in December 2019. Nithyananda, widely described as a cult-leader, claims that Kailaasa is the world's only sovereign Hindu nation. Statements by purported representatives of Kailaasa have described it as "a borderless service-oriented nation". However, news reports suggest that it is located on "an island in Ecuador, near Trinidad and Tobago". Kailaasa's existence is not recognised by any government or intergovernmental organisation. However, representatives claiming to be from Kailaasa have repeatedly contacted various government bodies at the local, national and international level seeking recognition, often in the form of sister city arrangements, resulting in various scandals. Nithyananda's whereabouts are unknown, and a warrant for his arrest has been issued in India in relation to rape allegations.