World Hindu Congress in Mumbai to Feature 45 Sessions, 150 Speakers

The fourth World Hindu Congress will be held in Mumbai from December 18 to 20, with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat scheduled to deliver the inaugural address, organisers said on Thursday.

The three-day global gathering, themed “Samanam Vratam Saha Chittam – Shared Commitment, Collective Resolve”, is expected to bring together more than 4,000 delegates from over 60 countries.

The organisers said the congress will provide a platform for Hindu leaders, thinkers, professionals and representatives of various institutions to connect, deliberate and collaborate on issues concerning Hindu society and the wider global community.

The event will be held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex and will feature more than 45 sessions with over 150 speakers, according to a release. Four special plenary sessions will focus on dharma, samaj, vishwakarma and bhasha.

The dharma plenary will bring together spiritual leaders from different religious traditions, communities, institutions and philosophical schools to discuss the role of dharma in contemporary society. The samaj session will focus on social cohesion, community development and challenges facing Hindu society.

The bhasha plenary will highlight the linguistic diversity of Hindu society and examine the role of languages in preserving civilisational knowledge, literature, traditions and cultural identity.

The vishwakarma session will focus on skills, skilled workforce, entrepreneurship and innovation, along with the contribution of artisans, craftsmen and professionals to economic and social development.

The congress will also witness the launch of the inaugural World Hindu Expo, aimed at promoting trade and commerce and fostering economic growth.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav are among those whose participation has been confirmed, the organisers said.