Kailaasa

KAILASA is the Revival of the Ancient Enlightened Hindu Civilizational Nation which is being revived by displaced Hindus from around the world.

The KAILASA movement is founded and spearheaded by members of the Hindu Adi Shaivite minority community from Canada, the United States and other Countries and is created for and offers 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.

Temples of the Kingdom

Surrounding the main palace in Mysore and inside the fort are a group of temples, built in various periods:

• The Lakshmiramana Swamy Temple whose earliest structures date back to 1499

• The Trinesvara Swamy Temple (late 16th century)
• The Prasanna Krishnaswamy Temple (1829)
• The Shweta Varaha Swamy Temple built by Purnaiah with a touch of Hoysala style of architecture

• The Prasanna Venkataramana Swami Temple (1836) notable for 12 murals of the Wodeyar rulers.

Hoysala Empire

Circa 1300 CE

With the onslaught of Mughal invasions in the 13th century, the Kolada Matha needed a strong defense mechanism to protect it from being destroyed. The kshatriya (warrior) kings of the Hoysala Empire boldly protected Hinduism in all forms, even risking their own life.

The Hoysala kingdom would later give birth to the Vijayanagara Kingdom, that would also be a strong defense against Muslim invasions until the 16th century CE.

Circa 1565 CE

Loss of sovereignty of the Hindu Kingdom Vijayanagara to the Sultanate of Golconda.

Kolada Matha in the Medieval Era

The Mysore Maharaja was initiated by the Kolada Matha and studied there for many days under the tutelage of the guru. The regent kings of the entire region revered the Kolada Mutt for its highest wisdom and sought advice for their major decision- making. They also made valuable donations to the Kolada Matha to help sustain the heritage through the age of destruction that was to come. The Kolada Matha in turn trained the next generation of Hindu ministers and religious leaders who would serve the kingdom as guardians of the Hindu Dharma.

Tipu Sultan & The Genocide of Hindus

Tipu Sultan was responsible for the genocide of many Hindu communities within South India. He was known to blindly massacre entire villages, including women and children, using the most inhumane and barbaric methods. His goal was to cleanse the region of the Hindu population, establishing Islam as the only dominion.

For generations, the kings of Mysore, known as Maharajas, were ceremoniously initiated by the Kolada Matha. Regent rulers across the region held the Kolada Matha in the highest regard for its profound wisdom, often seeking its counsel for pivotal decisions. The history of the Mysore kingdom thus tells the history of the Adi Peetha Sarvajnapeetha:

• 1767 – 1799 | 3 Anglo-Mysore wars were fought between Hyder Ali, his son Tipu

• Sultan, and British East India Company. These wars exacted a heavy toll on the Hindu populace, who were coerced into armed service and often meeting tragic fates on the battlefield.