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VISHWA HINDU PARISHAD - A BASIS FOR RESURGENCE

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) was established on the auspicious occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami in 1964 at Swami Chinmayananda’s ashram in Powai, Mumbai. The organization was created with the noble goal of uniting Hindus worldwide, transcending caste, creed, sect, language, and geographical boundaries. VHP aims to build a strong, dedicated Hindu force devoted to the welfare of humanity, proud of their ancient traditions, values, and ideals, and ready to make any sacrifice to restore their cultural and spiritual heritage. In 1966, during the Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj, the first World Hindu Conference was organized by VHP. This gathering was perhaps the largest Hindu assembly since the era of King Harshvardhan, united by the commitment to protect Hindu values. It was a historic event where Hindus from around the world came together with a shared purpose. The powerful and inspiring sight of the Hindu masses rallying for their cause left a lasting impact. Again in 1969, another significant conference took place in Udupi, Karnataka. The gathering featured prominent saints and religious leaders, including the second Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Guruji Golwalkar. The conference addressed the social evil of untouchability, a remnant of long periods of foreign rule. The assembled saints passed a resolution condemning untouchability, stating that no one is superior or inferior based on birth, and that all Hindus are brothers, children of the same sages, and descendants of Bharat Mata. In 1979, at the second World Hindu Conference in Prayagraj, representatives from across the world participated. In 1983, during a time of growing divisions based on language, region, and the artificial Aryan-Dravidian divide, VHP undertook a remarkable initiative called the "Ekatmata Yatra" (Unity March). From north to south and east to west, the chariots carrying the sacred image of Bharat Mata (Mother India) and the holy waters of the Ganga traveled across the country, aiming to awaken millions of Hindus and bind them in unity. And on October 7, 1984, at the sacred banks of the Sarayu River in Ayodhya, a massive gathering of Ram devotees took place under the leadership of revered saints. Here, a resolution was passed to build a grand temple at the birthplace of Lord Ram, where an invader, Babur, had demolished the temple and locked Ram Lalla inside a structure. The Ram Janmabhoomi movement became one of the largest non-violent movements of the century. Ultimately, this collective awakening of Hindu power led to the fulfillment of the dream of constructing a grand Ram temple, marking a significant step in the restoration of national pride. Thus, The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has emerged as a powerful tool for the resurgence of Hindu pride and values in modern times. It has not only revived a sense of unity among Hindus worldwide but also worked tirelessly to reinstate cultural and religious traditions that had been weakened due to centuries of foreign rule and social fragmentation. By organizing mass movements, protecting sacred sites, and advocating for social reforms like the eradication of untouchability, VHP has instilled a renewed sense of purpose in the Hindu community. It has become a beacon for Hindus to reconnect with their spiritual roots, encouraging them to take pride in their ancient heritage while addressing contemporary challenges. Through various initiatives, VHP serves as a unifying force, mobilizing the Hindu society to rise above internal divisions and external threats, making it a critical tool for the resurgence and preservation of Hinduism in the 21st century.

Anmol Ratna

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CHINMAYANANDA SARASWATI

( founder member - VHP )

  Swami Ji believed that the VHP should be focused on educating members of the Hindu diaspora and their children about knowledge of their "cultural duties and spiritual values" and give them the opportunity to "learn, to appreciate and involve themselves in our tradition"
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Madhav Rao Sadashiva Golwalkar

( Founder Member - VHP )

  To keep up the purity of the nation and its culture, Germany shocked the world by her purging the country of Semitic races – the Jews. National pride at its highest has been manifested here. Germany has also shown how well-nigh impossible it is for races and cultures, having differences going to the root, to be assimilated into one united whole, a good lesson for us in Hindustan to learn and profit by.
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Shivaram Shankar Apte

( founder member - VHP )

  SS Apte, better known as Dadasaheb Apte became so concerned he met RSS founder MS Golwakar. Years later, on Aug 29, 1964 forty delegates including the RSS founder met for the first time and VHP came into being
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Shri Ashok Singhal

( President VHP )

  Shri Ashok Singhal was a great proponent of Hindutva, the leader of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple movement, and the patron, founder, and international president of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. His entire life was dedicated to the preservation of Sanatan Dharma, culture, and its values as an ideal volunteer and an outstanding patriot.
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Acharya Giriraj Kishore

( General Secretary )

  Acharya Giriraj Kishore (February 4, 1920 – July 13, 2014) was a prominent leader of the Vishva Hindu Parishad. He was associated with the organization since the time of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. Giriraj Kishore also served as a senior Pracharak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. He played a significant role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. He passed away at the age of 94 on July 13, 2014, at the VHP headquarters in New Delhi. A lifelong celibate, Acharya Giriraj Kishore had pledged to donate his body so that even after his death, it could serve a noble cause. He remained unmarried throughout his life and dedicated himself to social welfare, establishing various educational institutions for the education of destitute children.

VHPKP President

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Shri Kavindra Pratap Singh ji

President - Kashi Prant

Members

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Shrimati Kamla Mishra
Vice President - Kashi Prant

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Mr. Suresh Aggarwal
Vice President - Kashi Prant

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Dr. Ram Narayan Singh co Minister
Kashi Prant

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Shri Vidya Bhushan ji
Vice President-Kashi Province

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Mr. Ajay Gupta
Vice President-Kashi Province

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Shri Vinod Aggarwal
Vice President-Kashi Province

Sub Members

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Dr. Ram Narayan Singh
Co-Minister

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Shri Satya Prakash Singh
Co-Minister

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Shri Prabhuti Kant
Co-Minister

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Shri Ravindra Mohan Goyal Ji
Treasurer

Work Department

  • Matrushakti
    • Provincial Head
      • Shri Mati Kamala Mishra ji
    • Co-Head
      • Mrs. Poonam Pandey ji
  • Durga Vahini
    • Provincial Coordinator
      • Shri Mati Divya Singh Ji
    • Co-Valent
      • Ms. Shubhangi Singh ji
  • Bajrang Dal
    • Provincial Coordinator
      • Shri Satya Pratap Singh ji
    • Co-Valent
      • Mr. Anand Shukla ji
      • Shri Mukesh Kumar ji “Vipul”
  • Satsang Department
    • Provincial Head
      • Shri Talukdar Singh Ji
    • Co-Head
      • Mr. Mahesh Tiwari ji
  • Special Contact Department
    • Provincial Head
      • Mr. Ashutosh Srivastava ji
    • Co-Head
      • Shri Satya Prakash Singh ji
  • World Coordination Department
    • Provincial Head
      • Mr. Prem Prasad ji
  • Sanatan Sanskar Samiti
    • Dr. Udayraj Singh ji

Social Group

  • Dharm Prasar Department
    • Provincial Head
      • Shri Narsingh Tripathi ji
    • Co-Head
      • Shri Mandhara Singh ji
  • Gow-Raksha Department
    • Provincial Head
      • Mr. Mahendra Shukla ji
    • Co-Head
      • Dr. Ram Ji Tiwari
  • Harmony Department
    • Provincial Head
      • Shri Bhupendra Singh ji
    • Co-Head
      • Mr. Rajesh Singh ji
  • Service Department
    • Provincial Head
      • Mr. Rakesh Srivastava ji
    • Co-Head
      • Mr. Anil Singh ji
      • Shri Dinesh Chandra Pandey ji
  • Publicity Department
    • Provincial Head
      • Mr. Ashwini Mishra ji
    • Co-Head
      • Shri Indrasen Singh ji
      • Dr Loknath Pandey ji

Religious Group

  • Dharmacharya Liaison Department
    • Provincial Head
      • Mr. Aadya Shankar Mishra ji
    • Co-Head
      • Shri Shashi Bhushan Tiwari ji
  • Temple Arch-Priest Department
    • Provincial Head
      • Shri Amarnath Tiwari ji
    • Co-Head
      • Mr. Ajay Kumar Shastri
  • Sanskrit Department
    • Provincial Head
      • Shri Shankardev Tiwari ji
    • Co-Head
      • Acharya Vishnu Dutt ji
  • Discussion Department
    • Provincial Head
      • Dr. Anant Singh ji
    • Co-Head
      • Dr. Mrityunjay Rao Parmar ji
  • Member Provincial Executive
    • Mr. Shubh Narayan Singh ji
    • Mr. Kewal Krishna Kapoor ji
    • Mr. Vimal Prakash Srivastava