Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Bhagwat Urges US Indian Diaspora to Serve Karmabhoomi
Mohan Bhagwat spoke to thousands of people from the Indian community in the United States.
He said people should be loyal and helpful to the country where they live and work.
He called that country their “karmabhoomi,” meaning place of action.
He also called India their “janmabhoomi,” meaning motherland.
Bhagwat said India’s many different communities can still belong together.
He said people should celebrate and respect differences.
He also said people should help others, including people from different religions.
Religious leaders announced actions such as building relationships and serving together.
Children and other performers shared music and dances from India and many parts of the world.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat urged the Indian diaspora to remain loyal to its “karmabhoomi,” or place of work.
Speaking in New York, Bhagwat said India’s unity in diversity should be celebrated, respected, and accepted.
More than 6,000 people attended the Universal Oneness Celebration, organized by American Hindus for Engagement and Dialogue.
Bhagwat said diaspora members should fulfill their duties to America while living by values associated with their Indian “janmabhoomi,” or motherland.
The event featured global cultural performances, interfaith messages, and a five-point call to action supporting cooperation and community service.
- Who
- Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed more than 6,000 Indian-American community members, interfaith leaders, and other participants.
- What
- He urged the diaspora to fulfill its duties to its karmabhoomi, embrace unity in diversity, and support communities.
- When
- The event was held on Saturday; one article specifies 29 August, but no year is provided.
- Where
- The Universal Oneness Celebration took place at the Infosys Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York.
- Why
- Bhagwat said fulfilling duties to one’s country of residence while practicing values of unity and diversity could provide support to the wider world.
- Speaker
- Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
- Event
- Universal Oneness Celebration
- Organizer
- American Hindus for Engagement and Dialogue
- Attendance
- More than 6,000 people
- Participation
- Reports cited participants from 39 US states, more than 850 cities, and 29 countries; one report listed 853 cities.
- Main message
- Diversity should be celebrated, respected, and accepted alongside a sense of oneness.
- Interfaith initiative
- About 180 religious leaders from 30 countries announced a five-point One World: One Humanity call to action.
