Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Mohan Bhagwat’s New York Event Brings Religions Together
A large event is being planned in New York for August 29.
It will take place at Madison Square Garden.
Mohan Bhagwat, the head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, will be featured.
Organisers say the event is not only for Hindus.
They expect people from 16 religions to attend.
More than 5,000 people from across 39 US states may receive invitations.
Over 250 organisations are helping support the programme.
Organisers say the event is meant to encourage people to talk, connect and promote unity.
They also say protesters can attend.
Preparations are underway for the Universal Oneness Celebrations at Madison Square Garden on August 29.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat is the featured speaker at the event.
Organisers expect people from 16 religions and more than 5,000 invitees to attend.
The expected attendees reportedly come from 39 US states, with more than 250 partner organisations involved.
Organisers say protesters are welcome and describe the programme as focused on dialogue, unity and engagement.
- Who
- Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat, event organisers, supporting organisations and attendees from 16 religions.
- What
- The Universal Oneness Celebrations, a multi-religious gathering featuring Mohan Bhagwat.
- When
- August 29.
- Where
- Madison Square Garden in New York.
- Why
- Organisers say the event is intended to promote dialogue, unity and engagement.
- Event
- Universal Oneness Celebrations
- Date
- August 29
- Venue
- Madison Square Garden, New York
- Featured figure
- Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
- Religious representation
- People from 16 religions are expected to attend
- Expected invitees
- More than 5,000 people
- Organisational support
- More than 250 partner organisations, including the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh