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1. FESTIVALS :
PITRI PAKSHA: Pitri Paksha (September 7-21), also spelt Pitru Paksha, is a
16-lunar day period in the Hindu calendar when Hindus pay homage to their
ancestors (Pitri), especially through food offerings. The period is also known
as Pitarpas, Pitri Pokkho, Sorah Shraddha, Kanagat, Jitiya, Mahalaya, Apara
Paksha and Akhadpak. As per Hindu traditions, the south celestial sphere is
consecrated to the ancestors (Pitri).
2. PROGRAMS OF SARSANGHCHALAK DR MOHAN BHAGWAT: The work
of Sangh is not just to think or talk; it is to act, to do, and to persevere.
One must work hard to develop faith, and after developing faith, one must
continuously strive to instil it in others, said Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh
Sarsanghchalak at the launch of the book ‘Tan Samarpit Mann Samarpit’.
Dr Bhagwat hoisted the national flag and addressed the gathering on the occasion
of Independence Day, at a programme organised in Bhubaneswar by the Utkal
Vipanna Sahayata Samiti. He said that along with ensuring happiness, peace, and
dignity for everyone in the country, it is also our duty to offer solutions
based on our own perspective and the vision of Dharma to the problems faced by a
faltering world, in order to create a new world filled with peace and harmony.
3. BHARAT WILL EMERGE AS A GUIDING LIGHTHOUSE : HOSABALE:
“Bharat will rise, not to crush or enslave any nation, but as a guiding
lighthouse to dispel the darkness of the world. This is how Bharat’s rise will
unfold”, said RSS Sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale on the occasion of the 79th
Independence Day in Mumbai.
4. 100 YEARS' JOURNEY OF RSS - NEW HORIZONS: A three-day
programme, themed '100 Years Journey of RSS: New Horizons' was held at Vigyan
Bhawan, New Delhi on August 26–28. It attracted a diverse and influential group
of attendees, including politicians from across the political spectrum, foreign
diplomats, judiciary members, military veterans, and leading figures from arts
and sports. The three-day event centered on RSS Sarsanghachalak Dr. Mohan
Bhagwat presenting the organization's vision for Bharat's future and engaging in
a question-and-answer session.
The second day saw the participation of more than 50 diplomats from nearly two
dozen countries, including the US, China, Russia, and Israel. Dr. Bhagwat
discussed Bharat’s civilizational role as a Vishwaguru guiding the world toward
prosperity and balance. He stressed the importance of upholding Bharat's core
values - including social harmony, respect for tradition, and environmental
awareness - alongside economic and technological progress. In a discussion on
self-reliance, he stated that the true spirit of Swadeshi is for Bharat to
engage with the world on its own terms, not under pressure.
On the final day, Dr Bhagwat held a press conference to respond to questions on
a wide range of issues.
The Vigyan Bhawan event served as the launchpad for a year-long outreach program
to mark the centenary year of RSS. It was designed to improve public
understanding of the organization and foster dialogue with a broader
cross-section of society.
The proceedings of the event can be viewed at the official YouTube channel of
RSS at :
https://www.youtube.com/@RashtriyaSwayamsevakSanghRSS -GoTop
5. INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS OF BHARAT: The
Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central Jersey (IACFNJ) celebrated Bharat’s
Independence Day on August 16, with a festive event at the Shree Swaminarayan
Mandir. The celebration featured vibrant cultural and patriotic performances. It
was attended by a large community and several local officials including South
Brunswick Mayor Charles Carley and Councilwoman Archana Grover.
6. RASHTRA SEVIKA SAMITI PRANTA BAITHAK IN CUTTACK: The
two-day Pranta Baithak of the Rashtra Sevika Samiti, Utkal Pranta, concluded at
Saraswati Vidya Mandir in Gati Raut Patana, Cuttack, in the presence of Pramukh
Sanchalika Shanta Akka and Kshetra Pracharika Latika Padhi. The gathering
included pranta and jilla adhikaris, who convened to discuss organizational
activities and future initiatives.
7. DR HEDGEWAR PRAGYA SAMMAN SAMAROH: The 36th edition
of ‘Dr. Hedgewar Pragya Samman’ organised by Shri Badabazar Kumar Sabha
Pustakalaya was held at the iconic auditorium of the National Library, Kolkata,
on August 10. Revered spiritual guru, Swami Shri Govinddev Giri Maharaj, was
honoured with ‘Dr. Hedgewar Pragya Samman 2025’ for his contributions in the
fields of spirituality, service, and patriotism. Speakers at the event described
Swami Govinddev Giri Maharaj’s life as an extraordinary confluence of
spirituality, service, and patriotism. His work through the Maharishi Ved Vyas
Pratishthan and the Geeta Pariwar includes over 2,500 lectures and the
organisation of thousands of Sanskar camps.
Speaking on the occasion, Pujya Swami Govinddev Giri Maharaj, Treasurer of the
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, said that the well-being of the world is
rooted in the thoughts of Bharat, and the strength of Bharat lies in a united
Hindu society.
Keynote speaker and eminent intellectual, Mukul Kanitkar, observed that the
world is currently passing through an intriguing phase, where Bharat is
impacting the world through her culture as well as her growing prosperity.
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8. RSS AKHIL BHARATIYA SAMNVAY BAITHAK: The Rashtriya
Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will hold its annual three-day national coordination
meeting, the Akhil Bharatiya Samanvay Baithak, in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, from
September 5 to 7. In the baithak, the focus will be on reviewing the activities
of affiliated groups and planning for the RSS's centenary year programs.
Karyakartas from various organisations will also present updates on their
activities, achievements, and upcoming plans. Deliberations are also expected on
the participation of all organisations in the forthcoming RSS centenary
programs. The meeting will be attended by RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat,
Sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale, all six Sah-Sarkaryavahs, and other senior
office-bearers. -GoTop
9. RAKSHABANDHAN EVENTS: Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh HK and
VHP jointly conducted the annual Rakshabandhan event in Hong Kong. On
August 9, more than 300 people participated in the two hour cultural program
which included classical, folk and cultural dances from Bharat, Nepal, China,
Indonesia and Japan.
On August 18, Ludwigs Corner Fire Company hosted a gathering organized by the
local chapter of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) in celebration of Rakshabandhan.
The event was held at the station and served as a heartfelt tribute to the
dedicated services of the community’s first responders. Members from Ludwigs
Corner Fire Company, Uwchlan Ambulance Corps, West Vincent Police Department,
and Upper Uwchlan Police Department were all recognized during the event.
Mayor Barberio and Chief Pantina extended their sincere appreciation to the HSS
for including the Parsippany–Troy Hills Police Department in its annual Raksha
Bandhan celebration, a gesture that recognizes and honors the role of first
responders in the community. They acknowledged the cultural importance of the
gesture and the continued support of the Hindu American community in building
strong, respectful bonds with local law enforcement.
Members of the HSS USA celebrated the festival of Raksha Bandhan at the
August 12 Denville Town Council Meeting.
10. GANESH MURTI MAKING WORKSHOPS: Hindu Swayamsevak
Sangh (HSS) Hungary organized a Ganesh Murti Making Workshop at Margit
Island, Budapest, where 95 participants came together to craft eco-friendly
Ganesh murtis.
11. HSS BRENTWOOD VOLUNTEERS DONATED 41 BACKPACKS: On
August 6, HSS Brentwood volunteers came together to donate 41 backpacks filled
with essential school supplies to the Brentwood Union School District (BUSD). 
12. UK COURT RULES HINDUISM & HINDUTVA ARE ONE: In a
significant legal development that resonates globally, the UK High Court of
Justice has dismissed a defamation lawsuit brought by Islamist activist Mohammed
Hijab against The Spectator and its columnist Douglas Murray. The judgment not
only rejected Hijab’s claims but delivered a landmark observation that Hinduism
and Hindutva are inseparable. It rebuffs years of propaganda that attempted to
weaponize the term Hindutva and cast suspicion on Hindu identity.
13. 4TH ANNUAL COLOR FEST IN FARMINGTON HILLS: The 4th
Annual Color Fest hosted by ISKCON Farmington Hills on July 26 was a vibrant
celebration of culture, devotion, and unity, drawing an unprecedented 1,200
participants - the largest turnout in the festival’s history.
Special guests included Farmington Hills Mayor Mrs. Theresa Rich and her
husband. Mayor Rich shared that she looks forward to Color Fest each year and
has it marked on her calendar well in advance. -GoTop
14. BHANU ATTRI : BRITISH ROYAL NAVY'S FIRST HINDU
CHAPLAIN: The UK’s Royal Navy has appointed Bhanu Attri, originally from
Himachal Pradesh, as its first-ever Hindu chaplain, marking the first time a
non-Christian has been officially entrusted with offering spiritual support
within the naval force. 39-year-old Attri will provide pastoral care and
guidance to officers and sailors based on the teachings of Hinduism.
Describing the role as “a profound honour,” Attri said, “As a Hindu brought up
in India, the opportunity to represent individuals from diverse religions brings
meaningful representation for the Hindu community.” -GoTop
15. KRISHANGI MESHRAM : YOUNGEST SOLICITOR IN ENGLAND:
Krishangi Meshram, a 21-year-old Bharatiya-origin prodigy has scripted history
by qualifying as the youngest solicitor in England and Wales.
At just 15, Krishangi enrolled in a law degree at The Open University (UK), a
flexible program that allowed her to balance studies with family life. By 18,
she had graduated with First-Class Honours in LLB, becoming the youngest student
in the university’s history to achieve the feat.
At the age of 21 years and four months, Krishangi cleared the Solicitors
Qualifying Examination (SQE), formally becoming a solicitor in England and
Wales. -GoTop
16. SEVA BHARATI AND RSS LEADS RESCUE AND RELIEF IN
KAMAREDDY FLOODS: Telangana has been witnessing heavy rains in the last week
of August, and Kamareddy, located about 115 km from Hyderabad, has emerged as
the worst affected. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Seva Bharati
volunteers were among the first to step in, providing timely rescue and relief
to flood-hit families. The swayamsevaks braved the waters to rescue eight
persons directly, while extending full cooperation to NDRF and SDRF teams in
saving over 1,000 people trapped in submerged localities.
17. SHRI VISHWA NIKETAN: Pravas: Visitors:
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: All human beings are miserable due to their own faults,
and they themselves can be happy by correcting these faults. - Bhagwan
Mahavir -GoTop
JAI SHRI RAM
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PANCH PARIVARTAN OF RSS:
WHY IS SOCIAL EQUANIMITY IMPORTANT?
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
has made tremendous efforts to end caste distinction and untouchability in the
nation, since its founding. Through its Panch Parivartan initiative, RSS seeks
to explain the relationship of castes and communities with the entire society
and build a united Bharat
- PANKAJ JAGANNATH JAISWAL
The RSS has never discriminated
against anyone on the basis of caste since its founding. The belief in “Samta,”
“Mamta,” and “Samrasata,” which is both materially and emotionally associated
with a sense of belonging, has long been held by Sangh Swayamsevaks. By
preaching the truth and implementing it on the ground, RSS has made tremendous
efforts to end caste distinction and untouchability in our nation as a whole. In
its centennial year, the RSS began
working on a five-point plan known as “Panch Parivartan” to rebuild the great
nation. Social equanimity is one. The RSS has its own way of explaining the
relationship of castes and communities with the entire society. The approach is
that, like all parts of the body, every section is important and all of them are
interdependent too. Like the relationship of a body part with the entire body,
every section of society relates with the society at large. This relationship is
simultaneously related mutually as well as with the entire body. Hence the very
question of a superiority-inferiority conflict is resolved with this
interdependence, complemented by the spirit of co-working and mutuality.
Foreign invaders thoroughly researched and analyzed Hindu vulnerabilities and
fault lines. In order to split Hindu society and maintain their power for a
longer amount of time, they so utilized poisonous tactics. Their main strategy
was to divide Hindus along caste lines, which they were successful in doing, so
that Hindus would begin to hate one another. As a great nation, we have endured
a great deal of social, economic, and spiritual suffering. We continue to suffer
as a society and as a nation because of this mindset. According to Angus
Maddison’s book, the largest economy in terms of GDP prior to the British
invasion was devastated during British rule, and the GDP was less than 3% after
they left Bharat.
The British have taken advantage of weaker Hindus because of the caste divide by
stealing gold and other natural resources, farm products, and forest wealth that
our Adivasi brothers and sisters have created over the years. They have also
converted many Hindus and destroyed the social fabric. Islamic extremists have
also used the Hindu divide to attack Hindus violently in many locations, and
many Christian pastors have used and continue to use it to convert Hindus and
poison their minds against our wonderful nation and culture. Deep state global
market forces continue to split Hindus along caste lines by employing these
strategies with internal enemies. When it comes to the Hindu community, caste
prejudice should be removed since Hindu society is so split by caste that a
large gap has been established. Caste discrimination creates a sense of
noncooperation in society, resulting in class conflicts, which ultimately to
devastation. There is no doubt that Bharat is designated as a Hindu majority
nation, which is a source of pride for all Hindus around the world. External and
internal foes are currently exploiting Hindus’ weaknesses to carry out
destructive acts. Due to Hindus’ weakness, the population statistics of other
communities in Bharat are constantly increasing, which may eventually lead to
Bharat’s dissolution. The caste-based division is indirectly accountable for
most of this, and it must be eliminated before Bharat can move forward in terms
of its overall leadership and development.
In Bharat, caste is a universal component. Hindus make up the majority and only
by dividing people into castes or encouraging casteism can political power be
gained or religious conversions be made. Christians and Muslims also have
castes, with distinctions between high, low, and pure-impure castes - the worst
kind of discrimination. However Deep state global business forces and numerous
political parties believe it is beneficial to keep Hindus divided. We must be
united and have a strong sense of belonging if we truly hope to see our nation
grow and become “Vishwaguru” by 2047.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s battle against caste prejudice aimed to bring Hindus
together
Babasaheb was not anti-Hindu, but he was opposed to certain malpractices and few
unfair customs of Hindu dharm. If he hated Hindu dharm, he would have changed to
Islam or Christianity to further undermine Hindu dharm. However, he adopted
Buddhism since its beliefs are very similar to those of Hindu dharm.
Many detractors of Hindu dharm mention a few of his lines against Hindu dharm,
but we must remember that those were reactions at the time, and reactions are
fleeting emotions that cannot determine anyone’s character or thought process.
The majority of the reactions were out of anger against some practices, thus it
makes little sense to claim that he was anti-Hindu. When we use harsh words for
our family members, we do so out of love in order to effect constructive change,
much as Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar did. His fame and power at the time could have
allowed him to cause significant harm to Hindus and Bharat, however he was a
patriot and was aware of the facts. Can we imagine the ramifications if he
accepted the Christianity or Islam?
He was aware that every religion and ideology carried flaws that needed to be
addressed and fixed. He was hopeful that Hindus would take steps to eliminate
societal inequality, therefore he established a timeframe for Hindu leaders to
take corrective action. However, the strong caste division among Hindus, as well
as the slavery mentality fostered throughout time by Mughals and Britishers,
made it impossible for Hindus to overcome this issue of societal inequality.
Doctor Ambedkar realized that the hurdles erected by the Congress and Communist
parties were also contributing to Hindu decline.
See what the third Sarsanghchalak, Balasaheb Deoras ji, stated about
untouchability
If the caste system and untouchability are to be abolished, change must be
brought about among those who believe in it. Instead of attacking or battling
such people, there may be another option. I was fortunate to work with Dr.
Hedgewar, the Sangh’s founder. He used to assert, “We don’t have to believe in
or follow untouchability.” On this basis, he also developed Sangh Shakhas, a
number of courses and programs. There were also those who held different views
back then. However, Doctor ji was sure that they would undoubtedly concur with
his ideas tomorrow, if not today. As a result, he didn’t raise a fuss about it,
get into a fight with someone, or take any negative action against someone for
disobedience. Because he had no doubt that the other person had the best of
intentions as well. Because of certain habits, he might be hesitant at first,
but given enough time, he will undoubtedly learn from his mistakes.
In the early days, in a Sangh camp, some brothers expressed hesitation in eating
with SC community brothers. Doctor ji did not tell them the rules or expel them
from the camp. All other volunteers, Doctor ji and I sat together for the meal.
Those who were hesitant, sat separately. But later, during the second meal, the
same brothers himself came and sat with all of us. – Late Bala Saheb Deoras Ji,
Pune Vasant Lecture Series (1974)
When Mahatma Gandhi and later Doctor Babasaheb Ambedkar visited RSS camps, they
were satisfied that in the RSS, castes or details of social background are
neither asked nor given any importance. During the birth centenary of Ambedkar
some 23 years earlier, many in the RSS ensured that a portrait of Ambedkar
adorned their homes. Many, like Girish Prabhune of Pune, have been untiringly
working for the upliftment of the Paradhis and similar denotified, nomadic
tribal communities.
How does the Sangh and its affiliated organizations and institutes seek to
benefit marginalized groups in society?
A few decades back RSS Sar Sangh Chalak Pujya Shri Guruji inspired a renowned
freedom fighter Shri Rama Kant (Bala Saheb) Deshpande to start the Kalyan Ashram
for the service and economic development of tribal society. Today that seed has
grown into a mass movement. Akhil Bharatiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram has built up
its presence in almost every nook and corner of tribal Bharat serving through
hospitals, schools, hostels, balwadis, adult education centers and various other
humanitarian activities. From Andamans to Leh and from Arunachal to Nilgiri
hills, there is a wide network of dedicated workers, men and women alike, who
have silently brought about deep changes in the lives of the tribals.
Ironically, while certain colonial ‘scholars’ and anthropologists continued to
label various tribes as ‘criminal tribes’, ‘head hunters’, and so on, aggressive
proselytizers contemptuously referred to them as heathens and pagans, posing
themselves as the sole emancipators of their ‘sinful’ souls.
However, RSS and other allied organizations demonstrated the true history of
tribals and how they supported Prabhu Ram and Krishna. Their war against the
British rule and injustice. Every year, tribal freedom fighters are recalled and
honored with reverence. Society must clearly perceive that colonials and
communists have always despised and degraded tribals, whereas the Sangh and its
affiliates have always treated them as brothers and sisters.
Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram promotes the well-being of Janjatis (Adivasis) through a
range of humanitarian activities throughout Bharat. Out of 397 tribal districts,
338 have various initiatives to help indigenous people. Work is being done in
52323 villages to enhance people’s lives, with more villages to be included in
the future.
Aside from economic activities, local culture is encouraged and promoted. The
goal of Vanavasi Kalyan Ashram is to work for the complete development of each
tribal brother and sister. In addition, other sports facilities are being built
in various locations.
Sewa Bharti
Rashtriya Sewa Bharati, a social service organization inspired by the Rashtriya
Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), manages over 35,000 projects aimed at improving
healthcare, education, and employability for the underprivileged in urban slums,
remote areas, and tribal communities. The organization was founded in 1989 after
Balasaheb Deoras, the third RSS Sarsanghchalak, called a meeting in Delhi in
1979 to establish an organization that would solely work with the poor and
vulnerable in the areas of healthcare and education. In order to restore the
nation’s greatness, let us bring Hindus together by eliminating caste
discrimination.
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