Press Release

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA) strongly condemns the appalling act of vandalism and desecration of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino Hills, California. This latest incident is yet another distressing example in a long and alarming trend of targeted attacks against Hindu places of worship across the United States. The repeated vandalization of temples, including this most recent assault, is a direct attack on the religious freedom and safety of Hindu Americans. The perpetrators of these crimes seek to spread fear and division within our communities, and such hateful actions must not...

VHPA strongly condemns the unabated attacks on Hindus, Hindu temples and other minorities in Bangladesh. The arrest of Chinmay Prabhu, a prominent Hindu leader from ISKCON, points to the ferocity and viciousness of the current Bangladesh government. Amitabh Mittal, General Secretary of VHPA said, "The silence of global media regarding the ongoing atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh is deafening. The recent arrest of an ISKCON priest and the violent attacks on Hindu temples underscore the alarming rise in religious intolerance. These incidents are part of a broader pattern of discrimination, as reported by organizations like...

HinduPACT vehemently condemns the recent spate of violence against the Hindu community in Bangladesh, culminating in the brutal murder of two councilors and the vandalization of the sacred Kali temple and ISKCON temple during anti-government protests. This appalling act is not just an attack on individuals but a direct assault on the Hindu community for their pluralistic beliefs.  We stand in solidarity with the Hindu community in Bangladesh and demand immediate action from the Bangladeshi government to bring the perpetrators to justice and ensure the safety and security of all its citizens, irrespective of their religious beliefs....

Saturday, January 20th, 2024 | 3 pm – 10 pm Gaithersburg High School, 101 Education Boulevard, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Washington, DC. VHPA (World Hindu Council of America), a nonprofit, tax- exempt 501(c)(3) organization, promotes Hindu cultural and family values in the US, provides humanitarian aid, and supports more than 40 social causes. Lord Ram’s life and teachings guide and inspire a large section of humanity. The newly constructed Ram Temple in Ayodhya, India will be consecrated on January 22nd, 2024. VHPA is organizing a day of cultural and social activities to celebrate the occasion on Saturday,...