Mumbai: The World Hindu Congress (WHC) 2026 will be held in Mumbai, Bharat, on December 18, 19, and 20 at the Jio World Convention Centre, under the theme Samānaṃ Vrataṃ Saha Cittam — Shared Commitment: Collective Resolve. This year’s congress will bring together Hindu leaders, thinkers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, educators, and activists from across Bharat and the world to deliberate on strategies for Hindu resurgence, inclusive progress, and collective action rooted in dharmic values.
This landmark gathering will feature seven concurrent thematic conferences, the World Hindu Economic Forum, Hindu Political Conference, Hindu Education Conference, Hindu Women Conference, Hindu Media Conference, Hindu Youth Conference, and Hindu Organisational Conference, each designed to celebrate and articulate the values, creativity, and entrepreneurial dynamism of Hindus in all their resplendent diversity.
WHC 2026 follows the successful conclusion of WHC 2023, held from November 24–26 in Bangkok, Thailand, where 2,200 delegates from 61 countries gathered across 47 sessions. Across its editions, more than 2,500 participants from 60+ countries have engaged with the congress. Previously held in New Delhi, Bharat (2014), Chicago, USA (2018), and Bangkok, Thailand (2023), WHC stands as the foremost global platform for the Hindu community. Past editions have featured distinguished voices including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi, RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat, RSS Sarkaryawah Dattatreya Hosable, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, eminent economist Dr Bibek Debroy, Padma Bhushan Dr Vijay Bhatkar, Padma Bhushan Dr R Nagaswamy, Prof. Kapil Kapoor, ZOHO Founder Shri Sridhar Vembu, Ajay Piramal, Mohandas Pai, actor Shri Anupam Kher, filmmaker Shri Priyadarshan, Swami Swaroopananda, Satguru Dilip Singh, Shri Madhu Pandit Dasa, historian Vikram Sampath, and Swami Govind Dev Giri, Trustee and Treasurer of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teertha Kshetra, among many others.
Speaking about the forthcoming congress, Swami Vigyananand, Ideator of the World Hindu Congress, said, “Hindus today are more visible, accepted, and respected than ever in the past century. With a strong commitment to protecting and advancing Hindu interests, we must also accelerate the realisation of global Hindu aspirations. Simultaneously, we need to confront immense challenges with unity, determination, and collective resolve. It is deeply significant that WHC 2026 comes in the centenary year of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, a moment that calls on every Hindu to renew their commitment to the civilisational values that have sustained us through millennia.”
Chairperson of WHC 2026, Shri Ajay Piramal, Chairman, Piramal Group, said, “The World Hindu Congress is a platform unlike any other. It is where Hindu thought meets global ambition. As we gather in Mumbai this December, I look forward to channelling the collective enterprise and intellectual energy of Hindus worldwide toward building a more prosperous, just, and Dharmic world. We anticipate over 4,500 participants from more than 60 countries, a testament to the growing momentum and global reach of this movement. The opportunity before us has never been greater, and the responsibility to seize it has never been more pressing.”
Shri Vishad Mafatlal & Shri Mahesh Bhagchandka have been named as the Co-Chairpersons of WHC 2026, which will serve as a confluence for networking, the exchange of ideas, and confident action planning. Particular emphasis will be placed on areas of strategic importance to the Hindu community, paving the way for meaningful collaboration among Hindu leaders, thinkers, and activists committed to the cause of Hindu resurgence. WHC 2026 promises to ignite a deep and enduring sense of pride in Hindu identity and strengthen collective resolve toward Hindu Dharma — steadfastly and fearlessly.
Founded with the mission of providing a comprehensive platform for all Hindus to work together for justice and the welfare of all, the World Hindu Congress operates under the philosophy Yato Dharmastato Jaya — “Where there is Dharma, there is victory.”
About the World Hindu Congress (WHC): The World Hindu Congress is a global platform for Hindus to connect, share ideas, inspire one another, and impact the common good. Held once every four years, WHC’s seven parallel conferences showcase how the values, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit of the global Hindu community find expression across economic, educational, media, political, and organisational spheres, as well as through the unique leadership of Hindu women and youth. The inaugural WHC 2014 was held in Delhi, followed by WHC 2018 in Chicago and WHC 2023 in Bangkok.
