HT Article on Historic World Hindu Congress

In the Hinduism Today April/May/June issue just sent around the globe we tell the story of an amazing event held in New Delhi November 21-13. The event was notable for being an elite gathering of world leaders who self-identify as Hindus, and in public no less. If that sounds odd, just remember that Hindus in business, politics, media, education and social work have historically kept their faith quiet, for there is a powerful and persistent restraint on the religion in Indian higher circles. But now, with the election of Prime Minister Modi, India is headed by a self-proclaimed, devout Hindu for the first time in 806 years!

The article by Francois Gautier chronicles the three day event, introduces the players and speaks to the future.

The opening ceremony included the Dalai Lama, whose comments we comment upon in the article.

The Ashoka hotel conference hall filled to capacity.

Never has such a stellar group of Hindus gathered together, to proudly proclaim their heritage

The inspirer and leader of the group was Swami Vigyananand

Celebrating the past and future of Sanatana Dharma

Ved Nanda and Abhaya Ashtana, both from the US, were leaders of the subconferences.

Our two swami stop on their way to the Media Conference inn an effort to photograph a nice mirror.

Paramacharya Sadasivanatha was part of the opening panel

Local TV asks him about the future of the religion

In a darkened room Paramacharya (far left) presents a Keynote on Hinduism Today.

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