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August 29, 1964 - Janmashtami

On the auspicious occasion of Krishna Janmashtami, a historic meeting was held at Sandeepani Sadhanalaya Ashram in Powai, Mumbai. Founding visionaries included Swami Chinmayananda, Sant Tukadoji Maharaj, Master Tara Singh, Sushil Muni, and 40 other dignitaries.

January 22-24, 1966 - Prayag

25,000 delegates from 12 countries and 300 prominent saints came together. Motto "Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah" adopted. Maharaja Chamraj Wadiyar declared first President.

December 13-14, 1969

Prominent saints passed a historic resolution for social harmony, declaring "Hindavah Sodara Sarve, Na Hindu Patito Bhavet" — All Hindus are brothers, no one is inferior or untouchable.

March 27-29, 1970

A groundbreaking conference declaring that nature-worshipping tribal society is an integral part of Hindu society, protecting their indigenous spiritual practices.

January 27-29, 1979 - Prayag

60,000 delegates from 18 countries. Inaugurated by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, demonstrating growing global reach and interfaith harmony.

1982

Ashok Singhal became office-bearer of VHP, ushering an era of unprecedented public awakening and mass mobilization.

1983

One of the largest peaceful mobilizations in human history — 60 million participants demonstrating Hindu unity across regions, castes, and linguistic barriers.

April 1984

The first Dharma Sansad in the nation's capital marked VHP's growing influence in shaping national discourse on Hindu religious matters.

November 9, 1989

Foundation stone laid by Kameshwar Choupal, a scheduled caste worker — demonstrating VHP's commitment to eradicating caste discrimination.

1994 - Varanasi

3,500 saints personally invited the Dom Raja (traditionally low caste) and welcomed him with garlands — an unprecedented act of Hindu unity.

2003 - Present

Village priest training from tribal communities, Samrasata Yajnas, Unity Marches, SC/ST hostels, and celebrating anniversaries of Maharishi Valmiki, Sant Ravidas, and Dr. Ambedkar.

2024

From a gathering of 40 visionaries in 1964 to a global movement. ~4 million conversions prevented, ~900,000 reconversions, thousands of trained priests from marginalized communities.