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Kailasa

American  
[kahy-lah-suh] / kaɪˈlɑ sə /

noun

  1. a Brahmanical temple dedicated to Shiva, at Ellora, India: architecturally one of the finest of ancient cave temples.

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According to its website, Kailasa counts "two billion practising Hindus" among its population.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2023

Her question is regarding what measures can be put in place to "stop the persecution" of Nithyananda and the people of Kailasa.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2023

People representing United States of Kailasa had attended two UN committee meetings in Geneva in February.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2023

The Pandavas beheld thy son, as he came armed with mace, look like the crested mountain of Kailasa.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan

Thou didst even dwell in Kailasa, accompanied by Brahmanas!'

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 Books 1, 2 and 3 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan

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