Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Mumbai to Host Fourth World Hindu Congress; Bhagwat to Address Opening
Mumbai is scheduled to host the fourth World Hindu Congress from December 18 to 20.
It will be held at the Jio World Convention Centre.
Organisers expect more than 4,000 people from over 60 countries to attend.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is scheduled to speak at the opening.
The programme is planned to include more than 45 sessions and over 150 speakers.
Four plenaries will discuss spiritual life, society, skills and languages.
Organiser Swami Vigyananand said temple management and control will also be discussed.
A World Hindu Expo is planned to focus on trade and commerce.
Organisers say the congress is intended to help Hindu leaders and institutions connect and work together.
The fourth World Hindu Congress is scheduled for December 18–20 at Mumbai’s Jio World Convention Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is scheduled to address the inaugural session; organisers expect over 4,000 delegates from more than 60 countries.
Organisers plan more than 45 sessions and over 150 speakers, under the theme “Samanam Vratam Saha Chittam – Shared Commitment, Collective Resolve.”
Four plenaries will cover dharma, samaj, vishwakarma and bhasha; organiser Swami Vigyananand also said temple control and management would be discussed.
A World Hindu Expo is planned to promote trade and commerce; Maharashtra, Assam and Madhya Pradesh chief ministers are among participants confirmed by organisers.
- Who
- The World Hindu Congress, with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat scheduled to address its opening; organisers expect delegates from over 60 countries.
- What
- The fourth World Hindu Congress, including plenaries, more than 45 sessions, over 150 speakers and a planned World Hindu Expo.
- When
- December 18–20, 2026.
- Where
- Jio World Convention Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai.
- Why
- Organisers say the congress will provide a platform for Hindu leaders and institutions to connect, deliberate and collaborate.
Organiser’s position
Other viewpoints in the reports
Government control of Hindu temples
Organiser’s position
Swami Vigyananand argued that Hindu temples should be managed by Hindu people and said the government should not control them or use temple land for other purposes.
Other viewpoints in the reports
The articles report no response or counterposition from government officials or other groups on the temple-management claim.
- Event
- Fourth World Hindu Congress
- Dates
- December 18–20, 2026
- Venue
- Jio World Convention Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai
- Expected attendance
- More than 4,000 delegates from over 60 countries
- Programme
- More than 45 sessions and over 150 speakers
- Theme
- “Samanam Vratam Saha Chittam – Shared Commitment, Collective Resolve”
- Plenaries
- Dharma, samaj, vishwakarma and bhasha
- Additional event
- A World Hindu Expo is planned to promote trade and commerce
