World Hindu Congress 2026 to be Held in Mumbai from December 18 to 20
Mumbai, June 2 (TNT): The World Hindu Congress (WHC) 2026 will be held in Mumbai from December 18 to 20 at the Jio World Convention Centre under the theme “Samānaṃ Vrataṃ Saha Cittam – Shared Commitment: Collective Resolve.”
The three-day global gathering is expected to bring together Hindu leaders, thinkers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, educators, journalists and activists from India and across the world to deliberate on strategies for Hindu resurgence, inclusive progress and collective action rooted in dharmic values.
WHC 2026 will feature seven parallel thematic conferences — the World Hindu Economic Forum, Hindu Education Conference, Hindu Media Conference, Hindu Political Conference, Hindu Women Conference, Hindu Youth Conference and Hindu Organisational Conference.
The event aims to showcase the values, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of the global Hindu community.
The upcoming edition follows the successful World Hindu Congress held in Bangkok, Thailand, in November 2023. Organisers said that more than 6,500 participants from over 60 countries have taken part in various editions of the congress.
Previous editions were held in New Delhi in 2014, Chicago in 2018 and Bangkok in 2023.
Over the years, the platform has hosted several prominent personalities, including the Dalai Lama, Mata Amritanandamayi, RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat, RSS Sarkaryawah Dattatreya Hosabale, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, economist Bibek Debroy, scientist Vijay Bhatkar, entrepreneur Sridhar Vembu, industrialists Ajay Piramal and Mohandas Pai, filmmakers Vipul Shah and Priyadarshan, author David Frawley, historian Vikram Sampath and several spiritual leaders.
Speaking about the forthcoming event, Swami Vigyananand, ideator of the World Hindu Congress, said Hindus today are more visible, accepted and respected globally than at any time in the past century.
“With a strong commitment to protecting and advancing Hindu interests, we must also accelerate the realisation of global Hindu aspirations. At the same time, we need to confront emerging challenges with unity, determination and collective resolve,” he said.
He noted that WHC 2026 assumes special significance as it is being held during the centenary year of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), providing an opportunity to renew commitment to civilisational values and cultural heritage.
Ajay Piramal, Chairman of the Piramal Group and Chairperson of WHC 2026, described the congress as a unique platform where Hindu thought meets global ambition.
“As we gather in Mumbai this December, I look forward to channelling the collective enterprise and intellectual energy of Hindus worldwide towards building a more prosperous, just and dharmic world. We expect over 4,500 participants from more than 60 countries, reflecting the growing global reach of this movement,” he said.
Vishad Mafatlal and Mahesh Bhagchandka have been named Co-Chairpersons of WHC 2026.
Organisers said the congress would serve as a platform for networking, exchange of ideas and collaborative action, with a special focus on issues of strategic importance to the Hindu community. The event is also expected to strengthen cooperation among Hindu leaders, scholars and organisations while fostering a deeper sense of cultural identity and shared purpose.
Founded with the objective of providing a global platform for Hindus to work together for justice and the welfare of all, the World Hindu Congress operates under the guiding philosophy “Yato Dharmastato Jaya” — Where there is Dharma, there is victory.
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