Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Mohan Bhagwat's Madison Square Garden Event Draws 5,000 Attendees
Mohan Bhagwat is going to speak at a large event in New York.
More than 5,000 people are expected to attend.
They are coming from 39 states and 85 cities.
Registration was stopped because too many people wanted tickets.
People who cannot attend can watch the programme online.
The event will include music, hymns and spiritual activities.
Its main message is that the world should be treated like one family.
Organisers say people can have different opinions and still talk and work together.
More than 5,000 people from 39 US states are expected at the Madison Square Garden programme.
Organisers closed registrations after receiving more requests than the venue could accommodate.
The “Universal Oneness” event will involve participants from 85 cities and more than 200 partner organisations.
The programme will include interfaith, cultural and spiritual elements, including youth performances and hymns.
Organisers are promoting Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, while saying dialogue does not require agreement or endorsement.
- Who
- Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, is addressing the programme, with organisers and participants from across the United States attending.
- What
- The “Universal Oneness” programme is an interfaith gathering featuring an address, cultural performances and spiritual elements.
- When
- The event is scheduled for Saturday at 2 pm local time during the Raksha Bandhan weekend.
- Where
- Madison Square Garden in New York, United States.
- Why
- Organisers aim to promote Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—the idea that the world is one family—and messages of peace, harmony, inclusiveness and wellbeing.
- Expected attendance
- More than 5,000 people
- States represented
- 39 US states
- Participating cities
- 85 cities
- Partner organisations
- More than 200
- Registration status
- Closed after organisers received more requests than they could accommodate
- Start time
- 2 pm local time on Saturday
- Online access
- People unable to attend in person can watch the programme online