Archive · 22 Sep 2025
RSS Centenary Celebrations to Feature Kovind and Bhagwat
The RSS, a large Hindu organization, is turning 100 years old!
To celebrate, they're having big events starting October 2nd.
Former President Kovind will be a special guest and the RSS leader, Mohan Bhagwat, will give a speech.
There will be programs across India, with events in cities like Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
They'll also have outreach programs and public meetings to share their ideas.
The celebrations go until 2026!
The RSS will celebrate its centenary beginning October 2 on Vijayadashami.
Former President Ramnath Kovind will be the chief guest at the October 2 event.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will address swayamsevaks worldwide.
Events will be held nationwide, continuing until Vijayadashami in 2026.
Shankar Mahadevan will perform 'Sangh geet' on September 28.
- Who
- RSS, Ramnath Kovind, Mohan Bhagwat
- What
- Centenary Celebrations
- When
- Starting October 2, 2024
- Where
- Nationwide, events in Nagpur, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Mumbai
- Why
- To mark 100 years of the RSS
Critics of RSS
Supporters of RSS
Hindu Rashtra
Critics of RSS
Some might view the RSS's vision of a Hindu Rashtra with skepticism or concern.
Supporters of RSS
The RSS sees India as 'already a Hindu Rashtra' and promotes awareness of Hindu culture and society.
- Event
- RSS Centenary Celebrations
- Start Date
- October 2 (Vijayadashami)
- Chief Guest
- Former President Ramnath Kovind
- Main Speaker
- RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
- Special Invitees
- Sanjiv Bajaj, KV Kartik, and Rana Pratap Kalita
- Celebration Duration
- Until Vijayadashami 2026
